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Delve into the world of Wifredo Lam, a Cuban-born artist who played a significant role in the development of modern art in the twentieth century. Lam’s boundary-crossing art is characterized by a fusion of African, Caribbean, and European artistic traditions. His untitled painting from 1969, which is a recent acquisition to the Museum’s permanent collection, encapsulates the artist’s peripatetic life and distills signature elements he developed throughout his career. Hear more about Lam’s career, famous friends, and the significance of the symbols shown in this work in this month’s Masterpiece Minute podcast.
Website | SDMArt.org
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Delve into the world of Wifredo Lam, a Cuban-born artist who played a significant role in the development of modern art in the twentieth century. Lam’s boundary-crossing art is characterized by a fusion of African, Caribbean, and European artistic traditions. His untitled painting from 1969, which is a recent acquisition to the Museum’s permanent collection, encapsulates the artist’s peripatetic life and distills signature elements he developed throughout his career. Hear more about Lam’s career, famous friends, and the significance of the symbols shown in this work in this month’s Masterpiece Minute podcast.
Website | SDMArt.org
Instagram | instagram.com/sandiegomuseumofart
Facebook | facebook.com/TheSanDiegoMuseumOfArt
Twitter | twitter.com/SDMA
