Arp, Cahn, Magnelli, Taeuber-Arp. The Art of Giving

Description

In the last ten years, the Marguerite Arp Foundation has received several donations of works from private individuals. In many cases, these are works that Jean Arp or Marguerite Arp-Hagenbach had gifted to friends and which now, decades later, return to the foundation to complete the collection. A virtuoso cycle of donations. The exhibition presents works by the "house artists" Jean Arp (1886-1966) and Sophie Taeuber-Arp (1889-1943) in dialogue with Marcelle Cahn (1895-1981) and Alberto Magnelli (1888-1971): four leading figures of 20th-century modern art, united by a deep friendship. The exhibition, which includes valuable, previously unpublished archival material, features paintings, collages, reliefs, sculptures, and drawings, some of which are being shown to the public for the first time. The core collection of works by Marcelle Cahn, a representative of geometric abstraction with lyrical accents, is the most significant in Switzerland and spans from the 1950s to the 1970s. Highlights include tableau-reliefs, collages, and lithographs from the poem cycle "Blatt um Feder um Blatt" by Arp. The recently donated works by Alberto Magnelli showcase his artistic development from the 1920s to the 1960s, based on one of the most important collections in Switzerland. The magnificent collage "A mes amis Sophie et Jean" (1940) and lithographs made by multiple hands for the "Grasse" album document the strong bonds of friendship. Curated by Simona Martinoli. Guided tours and cultural activities by appointment. Note: This text was translated by software for machine translation and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.

Highlights

• Exhibition with works by Jean Arp, Sophie Taeuber-Arp, Marcelle Cahn, and Alberto Magnelli
• Presentation of previously unpublished archival material
• Focus on geometric abstraction and significant collections of Switzerland

General Information

The exhibition at the Fondazione Marguerite Arp showcases donations of artworks that have returned to the foundation over the years. It includes paintings, collages, reliefs, and sculptures, offering insight into the friendship and artistic exchange among four prominent 20th-century artists.

Location

Via alle Vigne 46, 6600 Solduno, Switzerland

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