Carlos Cruz-Diez
Physichromie 23

Physichromie 23

© Carlos Cruz-Diez/ Bridgeman Images

Physichromie 23
Physichromie 23
ArtistVenezuelan, 1923–2019
CultureVenezuelan
Titles
  • Physichromie 23
DateFebruary, 1961
PlaceParis, France
MediumCardboard, casein (Plaka) on plywood inserted in wood with aluminum strip frame
Dimensions26 × 27 3/4 in. (66 × 70.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the 2005 Latin American Experience Gala and Auction
Object number2005.323
Current Location
The Nancy and Rich Kinder Building
Gallery 310
On view

Explore Further

Object Type
ProvenanceThe artist; sold to MFAH, 2005.
Exhibition History"L'Art en Mouvement," Foundation Maeght, Saint-Paul, France, July 4–October 15, 1992.

"Inverted Utopias: The Avant-Garde in Latin America, 1920-1970," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, June 20–September 12, 2004.

"Brought to Light: Recent Acquisitions in Latin American Art," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, August 13, 2005–January 2, 2006.

"Modern Art from the Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston," Museo de Arte Moderno, Mexico City, December 12, 2007–April 6, 2008.

"North Looks South: Building the Latin American Art Collection," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, June 7–September 27, 2009.

"Kinesthesia: Latin American Kinetic Art, 1954–1969," Palm Springs Art Museum, California, August 25, 2017–January 15, 2018.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Marked in ink on verso board, top center: "PHYSICHROMIE N° 23 / CRUZ-DIEZ / PARIS 1961 / 70 X 66 cmt"
Artist signature (?) on verso top center: "CRUZ-DIEZ"
Printed label on verso:
"foundation maeght, 06570 saint-paul, tél. 93 32 8163 / Exposition L'ART EN MOUVEMENT / 4 juillet - 15 octobre 1992 / Carlos CRUZ-DIEZ / PHYSICHROMIE n° 23 / 1961 / Bois, carton et vynil / ... / Collection de l'artiste"

Cataloguing data may change with further research.

If you have questions about this work of art or the MFAH Online Collection please contact us.

Physichromie 48
Carlos Cruz-Diez
February, 1961
Cardboard (Celloderme) casein (Plaka) mounted on plywood with painted wood frame and aluminum strip frame
2005.322
Physichromie 684
Carlos Cruz-Diez
1973
Extruded PVC, casein (Plaka), fumed transparent PVC inserts, mounted on wood with aluminum strip frame
2011.216
Physichromie Panam 150
Carlos Cruz-Diez
2014
Screenprinted aluminum modules and acrylic (Plexiglas) inserts, with aluminum strip frame
2018.31
Couleur additive 76
Carlos Cruz-Diez
1974
Acrylic on plywood with aluminum strip frame
2012.299
Cromointerferencia espacial 52
Carlos Cruz-Diez
1964–2017
Chromography on aluminum and elastic cord
2021.332
Induction Chromatique 39
Carlos Cruz-Diez
1971
Silkscreen on paper glued on wood
2010.209
Induction Chromatique à double fréquence Olympic Centennial Harmonie 39
Carlos Cruz-Diez
1990
Screenprint, edition 38/50
2015.73
Doble animación de un plano — radiación del color
Carlos Cruz-Diez
1959
PVA (Flashe) on chipboard
2008.231
Additive Color Crosswalk  [Northside intersection of Main St. and Bissonnet]
Carlos Cruz-Diez
designed c.1960, executed 2009
Paint on pavement
2009.523.2
Additive Color Crosswalk [Bissonnet St]
Carlos Cruz-Diez
designed c.1960, executed 2009
Paint on pavement
2009.523.1
Chromointerference
Carlos Cruz-Diez
April 2008
Screenprint on Plexiglas and plastic
2008.230