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Marcel Duchamp: Maverick Mastermind with Sabry Amroussi
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In this career spanning talk, we will look at the many "incarnations" of Marcel Duchamp, from his early, soft paintings to his later, highly conceptual work, from his puns and jokes to his absurdist ready-mades. Marcel Duchamp can be easily called a "one man movement", having inspired artists and artistic eras all around him. Join Sabry Amroussi, art historian and Context favorite, for a deep dive into Duchamp's life and his periods of artwork, this talk will leave you with a greater understanding and appreciation for this great's lasting legacy on the art world, all while answering all of your questions on this compelling, mystifying, artist. Using original works from his collection, Sabry Amroussi will leave you with a profound understanding of the man and myth that is Marcel Duchamp
Sabry Amroussi is an art historian and writer living and working in Amsterdam. He specializes in the art of the Dutch Golden Age, mainly in the works of Rembrandt and his school, and has a keen interest in the Jewish history of Amsterdam. He lectures and teaches on both subjects and gives art historical tours all across Europe. As a true omnivore when it comes to art, culture, and even cuisine, he has worked with and for major museums and collectors, such as the LACMA, Rijksmuseum, van Gogh Museum and the P de Boer collection in Amsterdam. As a guide for Context, he is eager to share this knowledge in real life, always with a big scoop of humor, ofter intermingling art with social life, cuisine, and history.
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.