• Induction Chromatique Caribeña Series
  • Induction Chromatique Caribeña Series
  • Induction Chromatique Caribeña Series
  • Induction Chromatique Caribeña Series
  • Induction Chromatique Caribeña Series

Carlos Cruz-Diez

“Induction Chromatique Caribeña Series”

Induction Chromatique Caribeña Series

(SKU. 12706)

  • Date

    2018
  • Technique

    chromography on paper
  • Dimensions

    (H x W) 70 x 85 cm
  • Edition

    75

  • Comes with certificate of authenticity


Cruz-Diez has been conducting his research on color in conjunction with kinetic art since the 1950s and 1960s. In his works, he demonstrates that color, by interacting with the viewer, becomes an autonomous event capable of invading space without the use of form.

Works from Carlos Cruz-Diez

Biography

Carlos Cruz-Diez - Carbono Galeria

Carlos Cruz-Diez

n. 1923, Caracas, Venezuela | m. 2019, Paris, France.

Carlos Cruz-Diez was a pioneering Franco-Venezuelan artist whose groundbreaking contributions to kinetic art and Op Art left an indelible mark on the contemporary art world. His work is defined by the exploration of color as a dynamic and constantly changing element.

Inspired by scientific principles, Cruz-Diez's art has blurred the boundaries between perception and reality, engaging viewers in a sensory experience that challenges their preconceptions of color and space, regardless of age or background. His work encompasses a wide range of media, including paintings, sculptures, installations, and public artworks, all characterized by the relentless pursuit of the inherent power of color to shape human perception.

Cruz-Diez transcended the boundaries of art and color theory, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to captivate audiences and influence contemporary artists. His commitment to exploring color as a dynamic force forever altered the course of contemporary art, positioning him as one of the greatest postwar Latin American artists.

Throughout his career, Cruz-Diez exhibited worldwide. His works belong to the collections of prestigious museums and public collections, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York; Tate Modern, London; Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris; Centre Pompidou, Paris; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Cologne; Geffen Contemporary, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Los Angeles; and Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Humlebæk, among others.

Representative galleries

Raquel Arnaud Gallery , Brazil
Simões de Assis Gallery , Brazil