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Wifredo Lam

Wifredo Lam

A dynamic composition rendered in ink on paper, this work by Cuban-born artist Wifredo Lam showcases his distinctive fusion of Surrealism, Cubism, and Afro-Caribbean spiritual imagery. Bold, gestural lines give rise to hybrid figures that blur the boundaries between human, animal, and plant forms, reflecting Lam's deep engagement with Santería and the cultural traditions of his homeland. The work exemplifies his ability to channel ancestral mythologies into a modernist visual language with raw, expressive energy.

Medium
ink on paper

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Latin America

May 29, 2014

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Wifredo Lam, Wifredo Lam

A dynamic composition rendered in ink on paper, this work by Cuban-born artist Wifredo Lam showcases his distinctive fusion of Surrealism, Cubism, and Afro-Caribbean spiritual imagery. Bold, gestural lines give rise to hybrid figures that blur the boundaries between human, animal, and plant forms, reflecting Lam's deep engagement with Santería and the cultural traditions of his homeland. The work exemplifies his ability to channel ancestral mythologies into a modernist visual language with raw, expressive energy.

Medium
ink on paper
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Surrealism, Afro-Cuban Imagery, 20th Century, Male Artist, Mystical Mood, Dark Tones, Figurative Art, Works on Paper, Cuban Artist, Modern Master, Ink Drawing

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Art Institute of Chicago