Exhibition:
Giacometti - A Line Through Time  details

Description

"I paint and sculpt to get a grip on reality... to protect myself." Alberto Giacometti

"This landmark exhibition is dedicated to the work of Alberto Giacometti, one of the giants of twentieth century art, celebrated as a sculptor, painter and draughtsman.

The exhibition will commemorate 50th anniversary of the artist’s death and is an exciting opportunity to examine the artist’s influence amongst his contemporaries in Paris and his impact on British art in the post-war period. 

Key themes will include the artist’s sources of inspiration, the Sainsburys as patrons, his approach to materials and processes, and his influence on British artists. Over 100 works will be featured in the exhibition in a variety of media including sculpture, painting, works on paper, photography, film and important archival material.

A significant component of the exhibition will be dedicated to Giacometti’s impact in Britain and feature works by artists including Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, Henry Moore, William Turnbull, Eduardo Paolozzi, Frank Auerbach, Elisabeth Frink and Isabel Rawsthorne."

http://scva.ac.uk/art-and-artists/exhibitions/alberto-giacometti-a-line-through-time