Terri and I have just returned from viewing a wonderful set of prints by the master of modern abstract art Pablo Picasso at the Alexandria Museum of Art. I have to admit that it was a real thrill to be able to view the works of such a renowned and influential artist up close.
I have to admit that I have seen a lot of Picasso's work in books, magazines and on television, but you really can't really get a feel for the detail that went into his work unless you see then in person. Viewing art like this allows you to interact with each piece in an intimate way. The images become alive and they all evoke different emotions a feelings. If you stand directly in front of one of Picasso's works you can't help but be drawn in to the raw emotion on display.
The Alexandria Museum of Art is a wonderful and intimate venue that showcases the work of many regional artists alongside many pieces created by renowned artists from around the globe like Salvador Dali and Andy Warhol.
A Graphic Journey: Prints by Pablo Picasso from the Dr. Timothy Collins Collection marks the 50th anniversary of Picasso’s death and celebrates the unparalleled significance the artist had on modern and contemporary art. The exhibition presents an insightful gathering of approximately 60 etchings, lithographs and linocuts by one of the great masters of the 20th Century, Pablo Picasso. It provides a unique window into a significant era in art history and takes a serious look at the artist’s development and creative process. Best known for his paintings and sculptures, Picasso was also a major innovator in the medium of printmaking. He made prints throughout his career — his first in 1899, when he was still a teenager, and his last in 1972, when he was 90 years old.
The exhibition illustrates the three major phases of Picasso’s printmaking career, as well as his signature artistic themes. A special feature of this collection is the number of proofs it contains. These proofs illustrate the unique working relationship Picasso maintained with his printers and their workshops, and allow for close examination of the working process behind it. Organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, CA.
“Pablo Picasso is considered the most pivotal, innovative artist of the 20th century, displaying the evolutionary process of his creative genius both artistically and technically. He challenged all his artistic mediums to attain the optimum results for his art. Picasso had a true passion for printmaking and, because of it, became a major innovator in the medium of printmaking. He altered his methods to achieve singular expressive qualities in his multiples. His proofs illustrate the unique working relationship Picasso maintained with his printers and the ateliers. Their craftsmanship made Picasso’s extensive and revolutionary experimentation with the media possible. Works created in collaboration with the great printers represent the breadth of Picasso’s considerable oeuvre in linocuts, etchings, and lithography and allow us to examine the working process behind it. The exhibition provides an extraordinary opportunity to see the creative magic and originality of Picasso’s hand.” – Dr. Timothy Collins
A Graphic Journey: Prints by Picasso will be on view until Jun 15, 2024.
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