ARTISTS
Rene Magritte: The Pleasure Principle
09 Nov, 2011 - 26 Feb, 2012
From November 9, 2011, the Albertina presents an exhibition of Ren茅 Magritte, one of the most renowned and popular artists of the 20th century. A selection of more than 100 works from around the world will cover every creative phase of the artist, retracing Magritte鈥檚 artistic career.
Conceived in collaboration with the Tate Liverpool, the exhibition addresses hitherto little-explored aspects of Magritte鈥檚 life and artistic activity. It focuses on his use of patterns and recurring objects, the subject of covering and unveiling, visual breaks and eroticism in his oeuvre. On the basis of Magritte鈥檚 most important works and early commercial pieces, the exhibition examines the connection between the artist鈥檚 paintings and his work for the advertising industry as well as the influence of pop culture. Drawings and collages, rarely shown photographs and films will also be on display in the exhibition.
Conceived in collaboration with the Tate Liverpool, the exhibition addresses hitherto little-explored aspects of Magritte鈥檚 life and artistic activity. It focuses on his use of patterns and recurring objects, the subject of covering and unveiling, visual breaks and eroticism in his oeuvre. On the basis of Magritte鈥檚 most important works and early commercial pieces, the exhibition examines the connection between the artist鈥檚 paintings and his work for the advertising industry as well as the influence of pop culture. Drawings and collages, rarely shown photographs and films will also be on display in the exhibition.
From November 9, 2011, the Albertina presents an exhibition of Ren茅 Magritte, one of the most renowned and popular artists of the 20th century. A selection of more than 100 works from around the world will cover every creative phase of the artist, retracing Magritte鈥檚 artistic career.
Conceived in collaboration with the Tate Liverpool, the exhibition addresses hitherto little-explored aspects of Magritte鈥檚 life and artistic activity. It focuses on his use of patterns and recurring objects, the subject of covering and unveiling, visual breaks and eroticism in his oeuvre. On the basis of Magritte鈥檚 most important works and early commercial pieces, the exhibition examines the connection between the artist鈥檚 paintings and his work for the advertising industry as well as the influence of pop culture. Drawings and collages, rarely shown photographs and films will also be on display in the exhibition.
Conceived in collaboration with the Tate Liverpool, the exhibition addresses hitherto little-explored aspects of Magritte鈥檚 life and artistic activity. It focuses on his use of patterns and recurring objects, the subject of covering and unveiling, visual breaks and eroticism in his oeuvre. On the basis of Magritte鈥檚 most important works and early commercial pieces, the exhibition examines the connection between the artist鈥檚 paintings and his work for the advertising industry as well as the influence of pop culture. Drawings and collages, rarely shown photographs and films will also be on display in the exhibition.
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Sunday - Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Albertinaplatz 1 Vienna, Austria 1010
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16 Nov, 2011
More than 200 artworks from private and public collections all over Europe, North America and Japan have arrived at the Albertina in Vienna, for a unique and comprehensive exhibition, dedicated to the Belgian surrealist painter Ren茅 Magritte.
