Fashion and alienation in 1960s New York, Marisol's The Party


Summary

The video explores Marisol's sculpture 'The Party' from the mid-1960s, depicting a poignant sense of disconnection among human figures represented as wooden blocks without arms. It delves into how Marisol's work contrasts abstract expressionism with figurative art of the early 1960s, aiming to reflect universal feelings of grappling with societal issues. The analysis appreciates Marisol's engaging and colorful artistry that sought to challenge established norms and illusions of progress in the societal context of the 1960s through a collective representation that transcends traditional roles and conformity.


Marisol's The Party

Description of Marisol's sculpture 'The Party' from 1965, 1966 depicting a sense of disconnection and lack of connection with other human beings. The figures are blocks of wood without arms reaching out towards each other.

Representation of Issues

Discussion on the representation of universal feelings of grappling with issues in Marisol's work, contrasting abstract expressionism with figurative art in the early 1960s.

Colorful and Engaging Art

Appreciation of the colorful and engaging nature of Marisol's work that was initially underplayed, highlighting her desire to reflect societal issues in the broader context of the 1960s.

Societal Reflection

Analysis of Marisol's intention to hold up a mirror to society in the 1960s, questioning established norms and the illusion of progress during that era.

Sense of Disconnection

Exploration of the sense of disconnection in Marisol's art, where individual personalities are not highlighted but rather a collective representation that challenges traditional roles and conformity.

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