1987
Implosion
Stockholm - Sweden
Description
"The exhibition “Implosion” at Moderna Museet in 1987 was the first more comprehensive attempt to introduce postmodern art to the Swedish public. As a young curator Lars Nittve wanted to improve the museum’s coverage of contemporary art, with a bias towards young, American artists. Historical links were also highlighted by starting with the dada artists Marcel Duchamp and Francis Picabia, moving on to Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns, and ending with Daniel Buren and others. The exhibition was instrumental in launching photography-based art and video art, presenting artists such as Dara Birnbaum, Louise Lawler, Cindy Sherman and Laurie Simmons."
(Source, website, Modernamuseet)