The artists who redesigned a war-shattered Europe
Max Burchartz (German, 18871961). Untitled (red square). c. 1928. Cut-and-pasted printed and painted paper on board. 19 11/16 × 13 9/16′′ (50 × 34.5 cm). The Museum of Modern Art, New York. The Merrill C. Berman Collection.
by Jason Farago
(NYT NEWS SERVICE)
.- Hostile times dont automatically engender great art. Lets put to rest that chestnut, which resurfaced during and after the 2016 election and which, as the presidency of Donald Trump draws to a close, is looking pretty deflated. A crisis can inspire your vision, but just as easily it can wash you out. And rising to the challenges of an anxious age takes ambition, stamina and not a little bravery.