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

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Paul Klee
German, born Switzerland. 1879–1940168 exhibitions, 145 works online -
Max Ernst
French and American, born Germany. 1891–1976133 exhibitions, 235 works online -
Kiki Smith
American, born Germany 195439 exhibitions, 125 works online -
Max Klinger
German, 1857–192017 exhibitions, 40 works online -
James Ensor
Belgian, 1860–194951 exhibitions, 51 works online - There are 13 artists in this exhibition online.
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