Rufino Tamayo: Innovation and Experimentation

Rufino Tamayo: Innovation and Experimentation presents the evolution of Rufino Tamayo’s artistic technique through his works on paper. A leading Mexican artist of the 20th century best known for his paintings and murals, Tamayo also created a large number of prints, experimenting with ways to add volume and texture to a traditionally two-dimensional medium. Organized by and drawn exclusively from the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, this exhibition explores more than 60 years of Tamayo’s inventive prints and features a selection of his watercolors as well as examples of Mesoamerican sculpture—an important source of inspiration for the artist. The exhibition charts Tamayo’s lifelong interest in depicting the human figure, from representational scenes to abstract adaptations, throughout his prolific career.