Sympathy or strategy
A close look at the Belgian exhibitions of modern and contemporary art organized in Argentina in 1946 and 1948
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7332842 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Laurens Dhaenens (0000-0001-8922-8586, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 95-116 |
| Publication date | 2023-10-02 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | MODOS Revista de História da Arte (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2526-2963 • E-ISSN: 2526-2963 |
| Publisher | Universidade Estadual de Campinas (PUBLISHER • BR) |
| DOI | 10.20396/modos.v7i3.8673725 |
| OpenAlex | W4388466153 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 3 |
The paper explores two Belgian art exhibitions that took place in Buenos Aires in 1946 and 1948: the Exposición de arte belga moderno and the Exposición de arte belga contemporáneo. Although these exhibitions appear to be part of the same cultural initiative showcasing Belgian art in Argentina after World War II, a closer examination reveals that they were distinct endeavors with differing institutional frameworks and objectives. The study offers a detailed analysis of the institutional context and discourse surrounding both exhibitions from a Belgian viewpoint. Specifically, it delves into the roles of Louis Piérard, the Argentine Commission for Intellectual Cooperation, the Belgian community in Buenos Aires, and the Belgian ministries of Foreign Affairs and Public Education. As such, it unravels the meaning and impact of the exhibitions in a post-war context. Ultimately, the paper demonstrates how these exhibitions reflect Belgium's evolving approach to international cultural diplomacy
Art · Context (archaeology · Diplomacy · European commission · European union · Exhibition · Humanities · Meaning (existential · Media studies · Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Visual arts · Historical Geopolitical and Social Dynamics · History · History of Education in Spain · History, Culture, and Diplomacy · Law · Public Administration
| Citations per year | 0.33 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2023 - 2023 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |