Contrappunto 

Roman Cotosman created this artwork titled ‘Contrappunto,’ but the exact date remains unknown. This minimalist abstract work, with its stark black rectangles against an off-white background, invites us to consider the social and cultural contexts that favored such a radical reduction of form. ‘Contrappunto’ might be interpreted as a response to the complex, often chaotic realities of modern life in Argentina and beyond, a striving for order amid social and political upheaval. It also suggests a critique of traditional art institutions and the established norms they uphold. To fully appreciate Cotosman’s ‘Contrappunto,’ we need to delve into the artistic manifestos and critical writings of the period. By examining the cultural milieu that shaped Cotosman’s vision, we can better understand this powerful statement on the possibilities of abstraction.