Description
GRUP UN NUS
Book Summary
This catalog, published by the Museu de Valls, recovers the history of the art group Un Nus, active in Valls between 1973 and 1984. The work documents the trajectory of this key initiative of the democratic transition, which sought to connect with contemporary artistic currents and transcend the local sphere. Through its pages, the reader will discover the strategies of collective creation, the search for information, and the desire for freedom that defined the group, offering an exhaustive study of a fundamental chapter of recent Catalan art.
What is it about?
The book analyzes in depth the trajectory of the art group Un Nus, founded in Valls in 1971 with the intention of adopting contemporary artistic practices. During its active period, between 1973 and 1984, the group became the most relevant initiative promoted by artists in the city during the years of the democratic transition. The publication details its main strategy: group work, constant research, and the desire to transcend the local context, establishing ties with the Catalan and international art world. The work captures the spirit of the group, which advocated for working "with concept, with freedom, with imagination, with sensitivity, with spirit, fleeing from 'just doing' and from following beaten paths." This catalog, edited on the occasion of an exhibition at the Museu de Valls, covers the existing gap regarding the study and dissemination of this collective.
Main Topics
- History of the art group Un Nus (Valls, 1971-1984).
- Contemporary artistic practices during the democratic transition in Catalonia.
- Strategies of collective creation and group dynamics in art.
- The relationship of local art with the Catalan and international artistic context.
- Cataloging and study of the group's work and trajectory.
Who is it recommended for?
This catalog is aimed at art historians, students, researchers, and fans of contemporary Catalan art, as well as anyone interested in the artistic movements that emerged during the democratic transition in Spain. It will also be of great interest to readers in Valls and its surroundings who wish to learn about a relevant part of their cultural and artistic heritage.
What this book offers
- An exhaustive and documented study of a key art group from the democratic transition period in Catalonia.
- The recovery of a local artistic initiative that connected with international contemporary currents.
- A detailed vision of collective creation strategies and the search for creative freedom.
- The opportunity to discover a part of the artistic heritage of Valls that had not been extensively studied or published.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Various authors
- Publisher: Eumo Editorial SAU
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: Forms of artistic expression, exhibition catalogs, and specific collections
- Collection: Publicacions del Mus
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: March 2008
- Number of pages: 104
- Weight: 391 g
Editorial Review
This is a documentary and academic publication that fills a significant gap in the study of Catalan art from the transition period. The work stands out for its rigor in compiling and presenting the trajectory of a group that, although local in scope, maintained a clear vocation to connect with the most innovative artistic currents of its time. For the specialized reader or those interested in contemporary Catalan art, this catalog represents a valuable and necessary source of information to understand the diversity and richness of the artistic landscape of the period.