The Armoury Show

17 February 2025

Displaying & Disrupting Art History

Some of the well-known European artists featured included Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Marcel Duchamp with his now-famous “Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2,”

The armory was a cavernous space, perfect for showcasing all of the artwork gathered together. It also highlighted the organizers' desire to subvert traditional exhibition spaces and show contemporary art in a different, unconventional light.

The painting's fractures, distorted form and bold composition confused its viewers; it sparked considerable debate in the discursive world. Its presence in the exhibition was a testament to how much of a boundary-pushing, norm-challenging show this exhibit truly is.

The painting's fractures, distorted form and bold composition confused its viewers; it sparked considerable debate in the discursive world. Its presence in the exhibition was a testament to how much of a boundary-pushing, norm-challenging show this exhibit truly is.