On the occasion of an exhibition held at the Harry Ransom Centre at the University of Texas, Austin, September 11, 2017 - January 1, 2018; and at the Museum of the City of New York, 2018. Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
Foreword / Stephen Enniss and Whitney W. Donhauser -- Preface / Donald Albrecht and Thomas Mellins -- All eyes on Mexico : Revolution and speculation / George F. Flaherty -- Orchestrating the Mexican Movement in the United States: Chicago, Los Angeles , and New York / Donald Albrecht and Thomas Mellins -- Portfolio : Artists -- Portfolio : Promoters -- Endnotes.
Summary:
At the beginning of the 20th century a lively and profitable exchange developed between artists in the United States and Mexico. The Americans were full of enthusiasm for the Mexican synthesis of history and modernity and their social commitment, which contrasted strongly with the consumer culture in the U.S. The Mexican artists in turn found important financiers across the border. The volume shows through paintings, drawings, photographs and graphical works from the Harry Ransom Center in Austin and other important museums how this intercultural network brought forth a large number of world-famous artists. Exhibition: Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas, Austin, United States (11.09.2017-01.01.2018) / Museum of the City of New York, United States (2018).
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