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For two decades, the gallery Traits Noirs has been part of the historical dynamism of the 20th century, reflecting the various aspects and movements that have shaped history.
Through a rigorous selection process and bold choices, it showcases works with a particular emphasis on historical significance, quality, precise dating, and the most prestigious provenances.
Wifredo LAM
(1902-1982)
Untitled
1942
Ink and diluted oil on paper
105 x 84 cm
Provenance
- Private collection, Cuba
- Private collection, Italy
- Private collection, Switzerland
- Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York.
Literature
Lou Laurin-Lam, Wifredo Lam, Catalogue Raisonné de l'Oeuvre Peinte, Vol. 1, 1923-1960, Lausanne, Sylvio Acatos, 1996, S. 305, Nr. 42.54, avec Abb.
Lam, Havana
Lam returns to Cuba, where he is deeply marked by the splendor of nature and the rich Afro-Cuban traditions.
Through his painting, he forcefully denounces the misery and discrimination suffered by Black people under the Batista regime. He develops a unique artistic language, moving away from folkloric clichés to express a more engaged and universal vision.
Drawing from the beliefs of his childhood, Lam surrounds himself with intellectuals such as Lydia Cabrera and Alejo Carpentier, who celebrate and value Afro-Cuban culture. These influences nourish his art and strengthen his connection to his roots.
He creates works imbued with surreal figures and a strong presence of the orishas.
This return to his roots and his commitment to Black culture are reflected in his art, which he transforms into a powerful tool of protest and identity reaffirmation.