“Antoni Tàpies. The Practice of Art” – Bozar, Brussels

15/09/2023

Antoni Tàpies: “The Practice of Art” is a major retrospective of the work of Spanish artist Antoni Tàpies, held at the Bozar Center for Fine Arts in Brussels, Belgium. The exhibition showcases over 150 works spanning the artist’s entire career, from his early abstract paintings to his later mixed-media sculptures and installations.

Tàpies is considered one of the most important artists of the 20th century, and his work is characterized by its use of unconventional materials and its exploration of themes such as spirituality, matter, and the human condition. The exhibition at Bozar provides a comprehensive overview of Tàpies’s artistic practice, and it is a must-see for anyone interested in modern and contemporary art.

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