John Baldessari / Mexico City

The recent passing of John Baldessari reminded me of the 2017 exhibition I went to and never did a post about. This was the first major retrospective of his work in Latin America. The exhibition explores his work as an artist and professor.

Early instruction paintings

Goya Series




Virtues and Vices (for Giotto)

Pride from Virtues and Vices (for Giotto) features The Equitable Building by Welton Becket

John Baldessari in Mexico City in 2017
Source: Claire Kennedy / Courtesy of the Estate of John Baldessari and Marian Goodman Gallery