Raphaël Bouvier Książki

Affinities and contrasts in the work of two icons of modern sculpture In terms of modern sculpture, there are few artists who can claim the same level of influence as Auguste Rodin (1840–1917) and Hans “Jean” Arp (1886–1966). Rodin’s naturalistic rather than decorative approach to sculpture revolutionized the field in the late 19th century, while Arp prompted another wave of experimentation in the early 1900s with his abstract sculpture.In this volume, the oeuvres of both pioneers are placed in conversation with one another to demonstrate their artistic affinities as well as their creative contrasts. As Rodin moved away from the preeminent trends of mythological allegory in order to focus on the organic elegance of the human figure, he eventually approached an Impressionistic style. Arp, as an early member of the Dadaist movement, reinterpreted many of the trends brought forth by Rodin, emphasizing abstraction as a means for conveying pathos.This publication allows readers to appreciate the evolution of both artists individually and in the context of art history as a as sculptural milestones, the creations of Rodin and Arp provide a vivid illustration of fundamental developments in modern sculpture stylistically and ideologically. Curator Raphaël Bouvier provides textual insight along with several other acclaimed art scholars, including Catherine Chevillot, Director of the Musée Rodin.

In its most prestigious exhibition to date, the Fondation Beyeler has devoted itself to the early paintings and sculptures of Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) that date from his so-called Blue and Pink periods to early Cubism. The paintings from this stage of his career, all produced between 1901 and 1907, are milestones on the road Picasso took to becoming the most famous artist of the twentieth century. They can be counted among modernism’s most beautiful and most emotional works, and are also some of the most precious works of art ever to exist. This comprehensive exhibition and its companion catalogue feature around eighty masterpieces, most of which are only rarely loaned out by famous museums and private collections around the world. EXHIBITION February 3 – June 16, 2019 Fondation Beyeler, Riehen/Basel PABLO PICASSO (1881–1973) is regarded as the epitome of the twentieth-century artist. In addition to his paintings and sculptures, his graphic works also enjoy special fame.

Jean Dubuffet (1901-1985) revolutionized art with his innovative visual language inspired by children and the mentally ill, breaking away from traditions. His influence persists in contemporary art and street art, seen in artists like Hockney and Basquiat. This retrospective highlights his unique landscapes and the Gesamtkunstwerk Coucou Bazar.

Jean Dubuffet (1901-1985) revolutionierte die Kunst mit seiner von Kindern und Geisteskranken inspirierten Bildsprache. Sein Einfluss zeigt sich in der zeitgenössischen Kunst und Street Art. Die Retrospektive beleuchtet seine Vorstellung von Landschaft und zeigt bedeutende Werke sowie das Gesamtkunstwerk Coucou Bazar.

Mit Paul Gauguin (1848 – 1903) präsentiert der kleine Bildband einen der berühmtesten und faszinierendsten Künstler überhaupt. Gauguins zukunftsweisende Bilder wurden zu Ikonen der modernen Kunst und zählen zu den bedeutendsten Kulturschätzen der Welt. Mit ihren leuchtenden Farben und elementaren Formen revolutionierten sie die Kunst und begeistern noch heute. Der Band zeigt sowohl Beispiele für Gauguins visionäre Bilder aus seiner Zeit in der Bretagne, als auch für dessen weltbekannte, auf Tahiti entstandene Gemälde und Skulpturen. In ihnen feiert der Künstler seine Idealvorstellung einer unversehrten exotischen Welt und verbindet darin Natur und Kultur, Mystik und Erotik, Traum und Wirklichkeit auf harmonischste Weise.