Picasso - Gorky - Warhol

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The Hubert Looser Collection is one of the most remarkable private collections of modern and contemporary art in Europe, focusing on Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Minimal Art, and Arte Povera. The exhibition at Kunsthalle Krems presents an engaging overview of graphic and sculptural expressions, showcasing over 150 works by more than 40 artists. Following this, it will be displayed at Kunsthaus Zürich. A significant portion of the collection consists of works on paper, referred to as the "chamber music" section, which complements the "orchestral" paintings and sculptures. Featured artists include Arshile Gorky, Willem de Kooning, Cy Twombly, Andy Warhol, Agnes Martin, Roni Horn, and Richard Serra. The collection emphasizes line and drawing as a visual manifesto, reflecting the collector's intuitive engagement with art. Gorky's pieces illustrate the transition from Surrealism to Abstract Expressionism, while works by David Smith, Philip Guston, and Brice Marden showcase gestural processes. Sean Scully's monumental pastel and Agnes Martin's minimalist watercolors highlight painterly approaches. Serra views drawing as a sculptural medium, using paper to convey the weight of oil paint. Exhibition dates: Kunsthalle Krems, Germany (01.07. - 04.11.2018) / Kunsthaus Zürich, Switzerland (20.09.2019 - 05.01.2020).