Representative work by Lygia Pape
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Artist

Lygia Pape

1927–2004 · Brazilian

  • Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
  • Escola Nacional de Belas Artes

Lygia Pape was a central Neo-Concrete artist whose work moved from abstract woodcuts into participatory books, performances, film and large installations. She treated geometry as something bodily and social rather than purely optical.

Printmaking; installation; film; performance

Major Works

  • 1955–59Tecelares
  • 1959–60Livro da Criação
  • 1961–63Livro do Tempo
  • 1968Divisor
  • 1967Ovo
  • 1968Roda dos Prazeres
  • 1976/2002Ttéia 1, C
  • 1976Eat Me: A Gula ou a Luxúria?
  • 1958Balé Neoconcreto I
  • 1968–80Espaços imantados

Interviews & Writing

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