R.B. Kitaj: London to Los Angeles
The first major retrospective of R.B. Kitaj (1932-2007) in the UK for a decade will feature over 40 paintings, pastels and drawings, covering all major periods of his work, from student days at the Royal College of Art, to his final contemplative years in Los Angeles.
R.B Kitaj: London to Los Angeles (25 October 2023 鈥� 26 January 2024) at Piano Nobile Gallery will include rarely seen works, some of which have not been on public display for over 50 years. There will also be a broad selection of Kitaj鈥檚 lesser-known paintings from the LA period, allowing them to be re-discovered in the context of his enduring and extraordinary career, from beginning to end.
The exhibition will also include the first major catalogue on Kitaj鈥檚 work for ten years, incorporating essays and explanations from fellow artists and friends, as well as never-before-seen correspondence revealing his personal responses to the highs and lows of his career.
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The first major retrospective of R.B. Kitaj (1932-2007) in the UK for a decade will feature over 40 paintings, pastels and drawings, covering all major periods of his work, from student days at the Royal College of Art, to his final contemplative years in Los Angeles.
R.B Kitaj: London to Los Angeles (25 October 2023 鈥� 26 January 2024) at Piano Nobile Gallery will include rarely seen works, some of which have not been on public display for over 50 years. There will also be a broad selection of Kitaj鈥檚 lesser-known paintings from the LA period, allowing them to be re-discovered in the context of his enduring and extraordinary career, from beginning to end.
The exhibition will also include the first major catalogue on Kitaj鈥檚 work for ten years, incorporating essays and explanations from fellow artists and friends, as well as never-before-seen correspondence revealing his personal responses to the highs and lows of his career.
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