Gorgona Artists Group
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Gorgona Artists Group
The Gorgona Artists Group was a pioneering Croatian art collective that emerged in 1959 and dissolved in 1966. The group was known for its avant-garde work and expansive influence on 20th century Yugoslav art. During their brief time in existence, the group produced a variety of conceptual pieces, primarily in the form of installations, installations with items found in the local environment, photo-collage, and mail art. The group's work was characterized by a sense of experimentation, playfulness, and a rejection of traditional artistic conventions. The Gorgona Artists Group was made up of a diverse group of artists, including painters, sculptors, architects, and writers. The group's members included Josip Vaništa, Julije Knifer, Ivan Kožarić, Marijan Jevšovar, Dimitrije Bašičević Mangelos, and Radoslav Putar. The group was based in Zagreb, and its members were influenced by a range of artistic movements, including Dadaism, Surrealism, and Constructivism. One of the key aspects of the Gorgona Artists Group was its emphasis on collaboration and collective creation. The group's members worked together on many of their projects, and their work often involved the use of found objects and everyday materials. The group also published a series of journals, which featured their manifestos, essays, and artwork. The legacy of the Gorgona Artists Group continues to this day, and its influence can be seen in the works of modern European artists. The group's emphasis on experimentation, collaboration, and a rejection of traditional artistic conventions has had a lasting impact on the art world.
Croatian art, avant-garde, conceptual art, collaboration, experimentation
Gorgona Artists Group
Gorgona Artists Group was a pioneering Croatian art collective from 1959 to 1966, known for their avant-garde work and expansive influence on 20th century Yugoslav art. During their brief time in existence, the group produced a variety of conceptual pieces, primarily in the form of installations, installations with items found in the local environment, photo-collage, and mail art. Some notable works include the 1959 installation at the Galerija suvremene umjetnosti in Zagreb, consisting of wire netting and mirrors, where the group set out their manifestos; 1963's White Corner installation at the Gallery of Contemporary Art in Zadar; and the 1964 installation at the Kunstnet Gallery in the Hague, which used a variety of everyday items such as chairs, streets, and building materials. Gorgona Artists Group was a catalyst for the Yugoslavian neo-avant-garde, and its legacy continues to this day in the works of modern European artists.
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— Mei Wang
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