""What is very important for us about this painting is that it's not the Wifredo Lam that one expects. Therefore, it fell through the cracks of scholarship and market dynamics, making it a great opportunity for a museum especially, because we are about telling the stories that are perhaps overlooked or forgotten, and this very painting helps us do that.""
"Like much of Lam's early work, 'Portrait of a Boy' looks remarkably different from the style the artist is most celebrated for, which blended elements of Surrealism and Afro-Cuban culture and spirituality."
Wifredo Lam's 'Portrait of a Boy' from 1927 has become the first painting by a Cuban artist in the Hispanic Society Museum and Library's collection. The painting recently emerged from a private collection and was acquired during Sotheby's Modern Day Auction. Museum Director Guillaume Kientz noted its significance, stating it represents an overlooked aspect of Lam's work. The painting differs from Lam's more recognized style, which incorporates Surrealism and Afro-Cuban elements, showcasing his early artistic development.
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