Descripción:
Among the artistic groups from Rosario of the first decades of the XX century, the Agrupación de Artistas Plásticos Refugio (Refuge, Group of Plastic Artists), was one of the most relevant for the purpose of congregating a wide sector of artists from the plastic arts field. Since its foundation in August 18th ,1932, the group has developed all kinds of activities of arti stic and cultural reach that intend to mobilize the artistic environment of Rosario. Among the princi ples that found Refugio, the purposes of social character are emphasized. In agreement with the cultural debates of the moment, the diffusion of art is used to reach the popular sectors of the society to elevate their spirit, according to the expression of the Group. Guided for those humanist ideals and pursuing a true altruistic objective, they promote diverse cultural activities. Among the activities initially developed by the group, the organization of the Salón de Extramuros stands out. This exhibition favors a special relationship between the artists and a not very common public. It goes from the elite to popular sectors constituting a significant materialization of their social reach.