Abraham Angel

A survey of the paintings of Abraham ngel that situates the celebrated artists work within the broader arc of Mexican art in the 1920s A New York Times Best Art Book of 2023 One of the leading artists of his generation in Mexico, Abraham ngel (19051924) produced just twenty-four paintings before his sudden death at the age of 19. Praised by Mexicos greatest cultural luminaries for his works vivacity, individuality, and uninhibited emotion, ngels paintings are immersed in the rich bohemian world of Mexico City in the 1920s and explore themes of national identity, urban life, and modernity. While much of the scholarship surrounding the artist has focused on the circumstances of his untimely death, essays by Mark A. Castro and Mireida Velzquez shift the spotlight to ngels innovative and enduring work and how it reflects the broader political, social, and cultural currents that were transforming Mexico in the wake of the countrys violent revolution. This beautifully illustrated volume reassesses the artists legacy and draws readers into the world of one of the most unique painters in the history of Mexican art. Distributed for the Dallas Museum of Art Exhibition Schedule: Dallas Museum of Art (September 10, 2023January 28, 2024) Museo de Arte Moderno, Mexico City (March 14July 14, 2024)