 Lucian Freud
by silvia in category exhibitions | 03/12/2010
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From: March 10 2010 To: July 19 2010 Paris |
 Lucian Freud, today aged 88, stands among the most important living artists in the world and he hasn't been exhibited in France since the last retrospective exhibition presented by the Centre Pompidou in 1987. This exhibition presents an exceptional overview of his masterpieces and pays an unprecedented tribute to one of the greatest contemporary painters.
Composed of around fifty large-sized paintings, accompanied by a selection of graphic works and photographs ... Continue Reading
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The Indian Portrait
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From: March 11 2010 To: June 20 2010 London |
 This outstanding exhibition, the first of its kind in the UK, tells the story of the Indian portrait over three centuries, exploring the fascinating ways in which Indian artists have approached the depiction of the human form and the changing role of portraiture in Indian history. Bringing together 60 stunning works from international collections, the exhibition will celebrate the beauty, power and humanity of these works of art.
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The Sacred Made Real: Spanish Painting and Sculpture
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From: February 28 2010 To: May 31 2010 Washington |
 In 17th-century Spain, a new, more intense kind of realism emerged in art. To revitalize the Catholic Church and counteract Protestantism, painters and sculptors attempted to make images of Christ, the Virgin, and saints as convincing and accessible as possible. This realism was starkly austere, emotionally gripping, and even gory, intended to shock the senses and stir the soul. Many painters of this period, notably Diego Velázquez and Francisco ... Continue Reading
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