Àngels Ribé facts for kids

Àngels Ribé at MACBA in Barcelona

Àngels Ribé, born in Barcelona in 1943, is a very important artist from Catalonia. She is known for her conceptual art from the 1970s. Her work was seen all over the world. She worked with many other famous artists.

About Àngels Ribé

Àngels Ribé moved to Paris in 1966. In 1969, she started making art like sculptures and installations. She also did "actions" and "performances." These artworks often explored space and the human body.

In 1972, she moved to the United States. She lived in Chicago for a short time. Then she moved to New York City. She came back to Barcelona in 1980.

Her Artworks

Àngels Ribé's art is part of a style called conceptual art. This art became popular in the late 1960s and 1970s. She first used unusual materials in her art. Over time, she started to focus on things that don't last, like light and shadow. She also explored how the human body fits into different spaces.

You can find her artworks in Catalonia. They are in the Vila Casas Foundation and the MACBA. In 2011, MACBA held a special show. It featured her art created between 1969 and 1984.

Important Art Pieces

• Laberint (1969)
• Acció al parc (1969)
• Escuma (1969)
• 3 punts (1970–1973)
• Transport d'un raig de llum (1972)
• Invisible Geometry 3 (1973)
• Light Interaction and Wind Interaction (1973)
• N.A.M.E. (1974) – A performance art piece.
• Véhicule (1974) – A performance at a gallery in Montreal.
• Two Main Subjective Points on an Objective Trajectory (1975)
• Can't Go Home (1977)
• Amagueu les nines, que passen els lladres
• Triangle (1978)
• Ornamentació (1979)
• Paisatge (1983)

Art Shows and Exhibitions

Àngels Ribé's art has been shown in many places. Here are some of her main exhibitions:

Awards and Recognition

• 2012 - Premi Nacional de Cultura

See also

In Spanish: Àngels Ribé para niños