Fiction enables us to grasp reality and, at the same time, that which is masked by reality.
—Marcel Broodthaers
The Broodthaers Society of America examines the work of Marcel Broodthaers within the political and cultural context of the United States. America was a great influence on Broodthaers, both directly through his experience of Pop Art and indirectly through his shared interest in the poetics of merchandise, publicity, and the conquest of space. Put another way, the Broodthaers Society provides a forum in which the United States might contemplate itself through the life and work of Marcel Broodthaers.
The Broodthaers Society provides free access to our collection of Broodthaers-related material. Most of Broodthaers' publications and artist's books are in private collections and are seldom, if ever, accessible to the public. The BSA provides an opportunity to peruse and conduct research with these materials, some of which are quite rare.
We also provide free admission to our
exhibitions and
events, and informal
contact with our growing network of scholars and enthusiasts.
During our exhibitions we have
public hours several days a week. We are also accessible
by appointment.
Joe Scanlan, Director