Artist

Sonia Švecová

Sonia Švecová is an artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Museum of Modern Art.

Sonia Švecová spent her days cutting paper in a quiet apartment in Bratislava, stacking scraps into tiny, razor-sharp landscapes. She didn’t paint; she sliced and arranged, turning colored sheets into hills and valleys that looked like they could catch the light. The trick? She worked with the grain of the paper, letting the fold lines guide her knife so every slice echoed the land it represented. Slide into *Untitled* (1966–67) to watch those quiet cuts pull the room into focus.

Works by Sonia Švecová

Collections represented

Museum of Modern Art

Museum

Museum of Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is an art museum located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, on 53rd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. MoMA's collection spans the late 19th century to the…

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