David Smith Sumérgete en un
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Elige un estado de ánimo y la propia sala te responderá: la luz se enfría o se calienta, el aire cambia su ritmo y solo las obras que evocan ese sentimiento emergen de la oscuridad. Todo lo demás retrocede hacia la sombra.
David Smith
David Smith: Pioneer of Geometric Sculpture Roland David Smith (1906 – 1965) stands as a monumental figure in the history of American abstract sculpture, reshaping perceptions of form and materiality during the mid-century modern era. Born in Decatur, Indiana, his artistic journey began modestly, marked by formative experiences at Ohio University and Notre Dame before he found his true vocation amidst the burgeoning avant-garde movemen
t of New York City. This city became his creative crucible, fostering collaborations with fellow artists like John Graham and nurturing connections to influential figures such as Picasso and Mondrian—artists who profoundly impacted Smith’s artistic vision. Early Influences: Smith's initial exposure to modernist art came through Jan Matulka, a Czech sculptor who championed the ideas of Hans Hofmann, introducing him to the groundbreakin…