Monday 10 October 2011

Social Walking: Lygia Pape "Divisor" 1968-2011



Performance en el Museo Reina Sofía, Madrid

Brazillian artist Lygia Pape was a contemporary of Helio Oiticica and Lygia Clarke - part of the Tropicalismo movement that emerged in that county in the 60's and 70's - - a form of 'expanded' practice that developed from the neo-concrete aesthetics of the 50's (Grupo Neoconcreto). This looks like loads of fun - and a big presensce. Ryan's protest walk proposal made me think of this - I thought it was Oiticica but it was Pape! Here's another 're-performance' in Brazil…




Check out the Oiticicia clips on youtube as well - they are a hoot…
Wiki Tropicalismo listing here

Enjoy!

No comments:

Post a Comment

Note: only a member of this blog may post a comment.