About UNBOXING BRÂNCUȘI
A multi-year program dedicated to reinterpreting Brâncuși in dialogue with Man Ray and Mina Loy. Three categories — sculpture/installation, photo-video, and poetry — united under the roof of MARe.
About the program
UNBOXING BRÂNCUȘI is a multi-year cultural program, co-funded by AFCN and organized by MARe/museum of Recent Art. The program invites contemporary artists to reinterpret the artistic legacy of Constantin Brâncuși through three artistic directions: sculpture and installation (dialogue with Brâncuși), photo-video (dialogue with Man Ray), and poetry (dialogue with Mina Loy). Over 18 months, participants benefit from mentorship, production funding, and the opportunity to exhibit their work at MARe and partner venues.
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Program sections
Discover the concept, artistic trio, and historical context behind the program.
Vision
Concept
Brâncuși as a cultural node, contemporary relevance, and the interdisciplinary dialogue that defines the program.
- Brâncuși as cultural node
- Contemporary relevance
- Interdisciplinary dialogue
Artists
The Artistic Trio
Constantin Brâncuși, Man Ray, and Mina Loy — three avant-garde figures inspiring the three directions of the program.
- Constantin Brâncuși — Sculpture
- Man Ray — Photography
- Mina Loy — Poetry
History
Interwar Context
Paris as an artistic hub, networks of friendship and influence, connections between sculpture, photography, and poetry.
- Paris as artistic hub
- Networks of friendship and influence
- Connections between artistic media