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Curated by Elisabeth Millqvist, director of _Moderna Museet Malmö)_, _The Fantastic and Horrific_ juxtaposes Prymachenko's work with 20th-century pieces from Moderna Museet and contemporary artists, highlighting themes of myth, metamorphosis, and narrative.

**Moderna Museet Malmö, Malmö, Sweden · September 21, 2024 – March 30, 2025**

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Maria Prymachenko (1909–1997), a key figure in Ukrainian art, created stylized, playful paintings rooted in embroidery and handicraft traditions, developing a unique artistic world.

Participating artists: Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall, Lena Cronqvist, Lourdes Fernandez, Susanna Marcus Jablonski, Asger Jorn, Runo Lagomarsino, Lou Laurin-Lam, Egon Möller-Nielsen, Amelia Peláez del Casal, Pablo Picasso, Lars Pirak, Niki de Saint Phalle, Maria Prymachenko, Max Walter Swanberg, Adja Yunkers.

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An exhibition featuring Maria Prymachenko's vibrant folk art alongside 20th-century works, exploring themes of myth, peace, and nature.

The Fantastic and Horrific

The Fantastic and Horrific

Installation View: Patricia Belli. Dirt and Myth, daadgalerie 2024; Photo: Thomas Bruns

Installation View: Patricia Belli. Dirt and Myth, daadgalerie 2024; Photo: Thomas Bruns

Installation View: Patricia Belli. Dirt and Myth, daadgalerie 2024; Photo: Thomas Bruns

Installation View: Patricia Belli. Dirt and Myth, daadgalerie 2024; Photo: Thomas Bruns

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