In this video, you will learn how the myth of Xul Solar was made. To help you navigate this video, we invite you to answer the following questions as you go along.
Why do you think being a son of immigrants in Argentina affected his work?
How did the fact that he knew so many languages change how he understood language?
Why did he intend to create a universal language?
How did the fact that his father worked in a penitentiary affect his work?
What did he discover in Turin?
According to one of his biographers, which cities are part of his mystical and artistic triangle?
What did he read in Florence that affected his artistic practice?
Why was his relationship with Emilio Pettoruti important to his practice?
How was the name Xul Solar created? How do you think his name will affect his future work?