A cross-section of work in several mediums, selected from the collection, demonstrating the modern fascination with extreme deformations.
Deformations: Aspects of the Modern Grotesque
Feb 10–May 21, 1996
MoMA
Publication
Artists
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Francisco de Goya
Spanish, 1746–182810 exhibitions -
James Ensor
Belgian, 1860–194951 exhibitions, 51 works online -
Manuel Manilla
Mexican, active 1873–c. 19005 exhibitions, 2 works online -
Art Spiegelman
American, born 19483 exhibitions, 1 work online -
Jim Nutt
American, born 193810 exhibitions, 12 works online - There are 13 artists in this exhibition online.
Installation images
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