Contemporary Art, Exhibitions & Events - Archive
The Real Van Gogh: The Artist and His Letters
The Royal Academy of Arts presents a landmark exhibition of the work of Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890). The focus of the exhibition is the artist’s remarkable correspondence.
The first major Van Gogh exhibition in London for over 40 years, this is a unique opportunity to gain an insight into the complex mind of Vincent van Gogh.
Date: 23 January—18 April 2010 Location: Royal Academy of Arts
Note placed 18 ~ 01 ~ 2010
Picasso: Peace and Freedom
Visit the Picasso exhibition, Peace and Freedom - a major exhibition bringing together over 150 works by Picasso from across the world.
Presented at Tate Liverpool from 21 May to 30 August 2010; this exhibition will reveal a fascinating new insight into the artist's life as a tireless political activist and campaigner for peace, challenging the widely held view of the artist as creative genius, playboy and compulsive extrovert.
Date: 21 May — 30 August 2010 Location: The Tate Liverpool
Note placed 05 ~ 11 ~ 2009
Gillian Ayres at 80: New Paintings and Works on Paper
Gillian Ayres RA OBE, one of Britain's most respected contemporary artists, will unveil new paintings in an exhibition that marks her 80th birthday at Alan Cristea Gallery from 3 February 2010.
Ayres is best known for her vibrant contemorary palette and the sheer physicality with which she applies paint to canvas. The works in this exhibition contain many familiar motifs but also represent a marked progression.
Date: 3rd Feb 2010 - Saturday 13th Mar 2010 Location: Alan Cristea Gallery
