Among the great modern artists of the past century, Francis Picabia also remains one of the most elusive. In this short film, MoMA curator Anne Umland explains how Picabia vigorously avoided any singular style, and instead found inspiration in painting, poetry, publishing, performance and film.
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Artworks shown, in order:
“Pine Trees, Effect of Sunlight at Saint-Honorat (Cannes)” 1906
“Edtaonisl (ecclésiastique) (Edtaonisl [Ecclesiastic]).” 1913
“Udnie (Jeune fille américaine; danse) (Udnie [Young American Girl; Dance]).” 1913
“Dresseur d’animaux (Animal Trainer).” 1923
“The Cacodylic Eye (L’Oeil cacodylate).” 1921
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If he did not want to be pinned down on one particular style, he succeeded, i would say. I guess most artists try different styles and then develop their very own, which they then develop further (or not). But who says that it has to be like that. I especially like the two large paintings (one in orange, the other in blue shades), reminding me a bit of Franz Marc, but not quite. In any case, a very interesting artist.
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