Image: National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina, Buenos Aires
The National Museum of Fine Arts in Argentina has highlighted 'Juego con líneas y colores' (1953) by Esteban Lisa, a painter described by the museum as an admirer of Pablo Picasso and one of the first abstract artists in Argentina. The work was presented in the museum’s '#LaObraDelDía' post, which singled it out as an example of Lisa’s sustained experimentation.
According to the museum’s text, Lisa (1895-1983) developed his style with a constant focus on experimentation. The post frames 'Juego con líneas y colores' as a clear reflection of that approach, pointing to the artist’s use of lines and color as central elements in the composition.
The museum’s note places Lisa within the history of Argentine abstraction, emphasizing his early role in the development of the movement. By naming him among the first abstract artists in the country, the institution situates the 1953 painting as part of a broader artistic trajectory rather than as an isolated canvas.
No additional exhibition details were provided in the post beyond the museum’s daily artwork feature. The highlight serves as an institutional spotlight on a single work from Lisa’s practice, linking the painting to the artist’s reputation for formal investigation and abstract experimentation.
'Juego con líneas y colores' dates from 1953 and is the work identified by the museum in its online feature. The post offers a concise institutional reading of the painting and underscores Lisa’s place in Argentine art history through a single, focused example.
