Events
03/26/10
Irving Penn, Portraits
Irving Penn (1917-2009) was one of the great photographers of our time. Focusing specifically on his portraits of major cultural figures of the last seven decades,Irving Penn Portraitsis a glorious celebration of his work in this genre. The exhibition is brought together from major international collections and includes over 120 silver and platinum prints, many vintage, ranging from his portraits forVoguemagazine in the 1940s to some of his last work. Penn photographed an extraordinary range of sitters from the worlds of literature, music and the visual and performing arts. Among those featured in the exhibition are Truman Capote, Salvador Dali, Christian Dior, T.S. Eliot, Duke Ellington, Grace Kelly, Rudolf Nureyev, Al Pacino, Edith Piaf, Pablo Picasso and Harold Pinter. This fascinating survey brings to light the significance of Penn's visual language and provides a rare opportunity to explore his innovative use of composition, light and printing techniques.
http://www.npg.org.uk/
03/26/10
Contemplating the Void: Interventions in the Guggenheim Museum
For the building’s 50th Anniversary, the Guggenheim invited scores of artists to leave practicality or even reality behind in conjuring their proposals for the space. In this exhibition of ideal projects, certain themes emerge, including the return to nature in its primordial state, the desire to climb the building, the interplay of light and space, the interest in diaphanous effects as a counterpoint to the concrete structure, and the impact of sound on the environment. Conceived as both a commemoration and a self-reflexive folly, Contemplating the Void confirms how truly catalytic the architecture of the Guggenheim can be http://www.guggenheim.org
03/26/10
BLACK. MASTERS OF BLACK IN FASHION & COSTUME
Momu’s newest exhibition illustrates the historic
phases of the colour black, with examples from
painting, historic costume and contemporary
fashion. It also looks more deeply into the
textures and the potentials of black in diverse
materials, including fur, leather and lace.
In addition, the exhibition includes masterpieces
by contemporary designers who, like the city of
Antwerp, have a special connection to black.
With silhouettes by Belgian designers as well
as international couture houses:
Ann Demeulemeester, Olivier Theyskens,
Dirk Van Saene, Givenchy (Riccardo Tisci),
Chanel, and more.
www.momu.be
