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Agust穩n Fern獺ndez: Ultimate Surrealist January 25 through March 16, 2014

Fernandez, untitled

Agust穩n Fern獺ndez, Untitled, 1962.
Collection of the Agust穩n Fern獺ndez Family

Fernandez, untitled

Agust穩n Fern獺ndez, Untitled, 1977.
Collection of the Agust穩n Fern獺ndez Family

Exhibition Overview

The work of Agust穩n Fern獺ndez is most recognizable for its ambiguous and precariously balanced forms, erotic overtones, surreal juxtapositions, and metallic palette. Inspired by the demands of survival in an urban environment and the mundane objects that clutter its alleys and streets. Agust穩n Fern獺ndez: Ultimate Surrealist is organized by the Agust穩n Fern獺ndez Foundation and curated by Donald Kuspit. The Agust穩n Fern獺ndez Foundation would like to thank the international platform G-Global for its support as well as the following individuals: Joseph Hage Aaronson LLC, Darlene and Jorge Perez, Gilbert and Judy Shelton, Dr. Emilio Suarez. Additional support provided by: Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, Zor and Irina Gorelov, John and Lauren Oramas, Hilda Capo and Blas Reyes, The Yoshida Family, and Damian J. Fern獺ndez.

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