CLUB CUBISMO
"Club Cubismo" is Bebárdo's homage to the powerful energy blast of the first waves of Cubism and Primitivism, while simultaneously considering the delicate balance in issues of cultural appropriation. By exploring this most revolutionary art movement, Bebárdo seeks to understand its significance and impact on contemporary art, while also questioning the ethical implications of cross-cultural influences and appropriation. With his reimagined interpretations, Bebárdo aims to provoke critical discourse on the intersection of artistic expression, cultural heritage, and respect for diverse traditions. The name "Cubism" originated from a critique by art critic Louis Vauxcelles, who dismissed the style as "little cubes," implying its inferiority compared to traditional realistic paintings. Despite this derogatory beginning, Cubism evolved into one of abstract art's most influential movements, challenging conventional notions of perspective and representation. Bebárdo's exploration of Cubist styles reflects on its contentious beginnings and its enduring legacy in the art world.
“When we discovered cubism, we did not have the aim of discovering cubism. We only wanted to express what was in us“
– Pablo Picasso –
Art-print in black vintage frame and museum glass, 2 pieces, 50 x 50 cm (Club Cubismo series)
“Cubism is the art of depicting new wholes with formal elements borrowed not only from the reality of vision, but from that of conception”
– Guillaume Apollinaire –
Cubism was an attack on the perspective that had been known and used for 500 years. It was the first big, big change. It confused people: they said, ‘Things don’t look like that!’
– David Hockney –
Art-print in black vintage frame and museum glass, 50 x 50 cm (club Cubismo series)
“Art doesn’t reflect what we see.
It makes us see“
– Paul Klee –
