José Gurvich (1927-1974)

oil and collage on canvas

Family of the artist

Buenos Aires, Centro Cultural Borges, Retrospectiva José Gurvich, 1997, no. 52
São Paulo, Memorial da América Latina; Mexico City, Museo José Luis Cuevas; Long Beach, Museum of Latin American Art, José Gurvich: A Song to Life, March-December, 2000, p. 177, illustrated in color
Santiago de Chile, Museo de Bellas Artes, José Gurvich: Un canto a la Vida, March, 2003, no. 48

The collage areas all appear to be in excellent condition. There is no evidence of inpainting under ultraviolet light. Overall in excellent condition.
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José Gurvich (1927-1974) was born in Lithuania as Zusmanus Gurvicius and moved to Uruguay with his family at the age of six.  While studying with Russian violinist V. Julber, he met fellow student Horacio Torres who introduced him to his father Joaquín Torres-García. Gurvich became part of the Taller Torres-Garcia in 1945, joining Julio Alpuy, Horacio and Augusto Torres, Manuel Pailos, Dayman Antuñez and Gonzalo Fonseca. In the 1950s Gurvich traveled extensively throughout Europe. He also spent time at the Kibutz Ramot Menasche in Israel, where he was to return many times. Gurvich developed a highly personal language that synthesized his constructivist teachings, his love of life and his particular vision vis à vis twentieth century art.

Gurvich died tragically at the age of forty seven in New York. In homage, the Museo Gurvich was founded as a non-profit organization established to preserve and disseminate his work and that of the Taller Torres-García as well as serving as a cultural center. The Museum houses an important collection of works by Gurvich donated in perpetuity by the artist's family and presents a variety of activities, including exhibitions and education and cultural programs. The Museum recently initiated a social program serving over eighty at-risk public school children, offering weekly art-making workshops to foster emerging talent.

The José Gurvich Foundation wishes to thank all those who have made possible the sale of these works to benefit the Museum and its programs.

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