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Horacio Garcia-Rossi Biography
Horacio Garcia-Rossi, born on January 28, 1929, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was a pivotal figure in the kinetic and op art movements, known for his abstract works that explored the interactions between light, color, and movement. His journey into the art world began with his studies at the Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes in Buenos Aires between 1950 and 1957, where he was a contemporary of Hugo Demarco, Julio Le Parc, and Francisco Sobrino. This period was crucial for Garcia-Rossi, as it laid the foundation for his later explorations into the perception of movement within two-dimensional works, initially using a restrained palette of black, white, and gray.
In 1959, Garcia-Rossi's quest for artistic exploration led him to Paris, marking the beginning of a significant phase in his career. His participation in the first Paris Biennial that year signaled his emerging presence in the European art scene. Paris, with its vibrant cultural milieu, offered him new avenues for experimentation and collaboration. It was here that he began to introduce projection screens and lighting into his structures, a move that would become characteristic of his later works.
The early 1960s were a period of intense collaboration and innovation for Garcia-Rossi. He co-founded the Centre de Recherche d’Art Visuel (CRAV) along with notable artists such as Francisco García Miranda, Julio Le Parc, Francisco Sobrino, François Molnar, Sergio Moyano Servanes, Yvaral, Jöel Stein, Hugo Demarco, and François Morellet. Although CRAV was short-lived, it was restructured as the Groupe de Recherche d’Art Visuel (GRAV), a collective that played a crucial role in the development of kinetic and op art. GRAV's philosophy was grounded in the belief that art should be based on scientific investigation of vision's physical properties, using statistics and probabilities to achieve political and philosophical goals. They created interactive, labyrinthine structures that allowed viewers to engage directly with the artwork, using industrial materials such as aluminum, Plexiglas, mirrors, and lights.
Garcia-Rossi's work with GRAV and his solo endeavors were marked by a continuous exploration of light and color's dynamic interplay. After GRAV dissolved in 1968, he returned to focusing on two-dimensional problems and simple structures, dedicating his work to studying light and color interactions. This period also saw him incorporating letters and words into his art, adding a new dimension to his exploration of perception and movement.
Throughout his career, Garcia-Rossi's contributions to the kinetic art movement were recognized in numerous exhibitions and retrospectives. Notable exhibitions include "Un tournant" at the Sicardi Gallery in Houston, "Una visión otra: G.R.A.V. 1960/1968" at the Tamayo Museum of Contemporary Art in Mexico City, and "Lo[s] Cinético[s]" at the Museo Nacional Centro de Art Reina Sofía in Madrid. His works are part of prestigious collections worldwide, including The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington D.C., and the Musée National d’Art Moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris.
Horacio Garcia-Rossi passed away in September 2012 in Paris, France, leaving behind a legacy that continues to influence contemporary art. His innovative approach to art, characterized by a rigorous exploration of visual perception and a commitment to engaging the viewer, has cemented his place as a key figure in the kinetic and op art movements. Garcia-Rossi's work remains a testament to the power of art to transform our understanding of the world around us, challenging us to see beyond the surface and engage with the underlying dynamics of light, color, and movement.
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