'Refusal to be categorised': London exhibition illuminates the lesser-known works of Nicola L

Nicola L. challenged the norms of art and society with her innovative works, encouraging audience participation, and her creations defied traditional classification and embraced bodily experience.

Her work, including Pénétrables, allowed the body to interact with art in new ways, inviting spectators to literally penetrate and engage with her canvases.

The exhibition reveals that, while less known in the UK, Nicola L.'s sculptures like The Giant Foot and La Femme Commode have become iconic and represent a revolutionary spirit in 1960s art.

Martin Clark emphasizes the significance of Nicola L.'s creations, citing their capacity to resist categorization and their connection to historical art movements, challenging viewers' perceptions of art.

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