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Roser Bru: The Forgotten Artist Finally Gets Her Due!
Born in the heart of Barcelona and forced into exile in Chile during the turbulent times of 1939, the talented artist Roser Bru (1923-2021) is being unearthed from the shadows of obscurity! While primarily celebrated in Chile, her profound contributions as a painter and engraver remain lost to the average populace in Spain and Catalonia.
Art historian Àlex Mitrani revealed today that this exhibition is a critical step to rescue Roser from the depths of historical neglect. Can you believe that her last showcase in Catalonia was nearly two decades ago, back in 2006? The time has come to honor her legacy!
The Rediscovery of Roser Bru’s Works
This exhibition showcases around 80 works sourced from Chile along with valuable pieces from Catalan museums and private collections, including the esteemed Reina Sofía museum. Yet, it raises eyebrows how an artist of her stature has remained underappreciated in her own homeland.
Roser Bru, adorned with the Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts from the Spanish government in 2018, has barely any representation in prominent Catalan and Spanish museums, which speaks volumes about our priorities!
One of the rooms of the exhibition about Roser Bru, which will open tomorrow at the Museu d’Art of Girona.
Women and feminism were central to Bru’s work, and it will be on display at the Museu d’Art of Girona until March. After fleeing Spain as a teenager aboard watercraft organized by Pablo Neruda, she made a name in Chile but was always, it seems, a forgotten soul in her homeland.
A Glaring Oversight in Catalonian Culture
The director of the Museum of Art, Carme Clusellas, has finally acknowledged the oversight: “In Catalonia, we had forgotten about her, and it was time to dedicate an exhibition to her, it was only fair.” Truly shocking that such talent would be cast aside for so long!
“In Catalonia, we had forgotten about her!”
Art enthusiasts, brace yourselves! This retrospective highlights three themes that define Bru’s work: women, democratic memory, and her humanistic references.
Impressively, Bru’s work bears the influence of a whole host of illustrious artists, from Goya to Picasso. But will this acknowledgment rattle the cages of our current artistic landscape?
Resurgence After Two Decades of Silence
A staggering 20 years have passed since a proper exhibition celebrated her work, with the last showcase held at the Palau Moja. Women’s dignity and the political turmoil of the 1973 Chilean coup profoundly shaped her art—will this finally open the eyes of those who have ignored her for decades?
Roser Bru’s Work Transformed After the 1973 Coup!
Roser Bru’s pieces scream of anguish and historical tragedy—from the haunting Spanish Civil War to the horrors faced during Chile’s dictatorial regime. We must not forget the lessons of our past!
The exhibition, with over a hundred remarkable pieces, stands as a testament to the importance of recognizing our cultural heritage. Will we allow our artistic icons to slip into history once again?
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