13 December 2007 – 2 March 2008

PHILIP GUSTON. DRAWINGS

Philip Guston (1912-1980) is undoubtedly one of the outstanding figures of American post-war art. His paintings are represented throughout the world in all major collections. Guston’s drawings, by contrast, are less well-known, Yet they bear great significance in understanding his work as a whole. For it is here, more than in his painting, that Guston reveals the ‚turbulent’ and searching side of his personality, one that has never settled for one particular genre or style.
The exhibition, organised by the Kunstmuseum Bonn and the Staatliche Graphische Sammlung, comprises almost one hundred works on paper dating from the mid-1940’s to 1980, the year of his death. They illustrate not only Guston’s artistic development as but also highlight his potential as a designer and draughtsman.
Drawing has a specific place in Guston’s work. Serving much more than simply as a painting aid, it is for him an experimental medium with which he can explore new means of expression, prepare new phases of work and solve problems of shaping his art. It gives the overall work structure – and there are times when he concentrates almost exclusively on drawing.

Address

Pinakothek der Moderne
Kunstareal München Barer Strasse 40
80333 München
phone +49 89 23 80 53 60
http://www.pinakothek.de

Opening Hours

Daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., closed on Monday

Description of the Museum

With four major museums presenting art, works on paper, architecture and design under one roof, the Pinakothek der Moderne is one of the world’s greatest collections of 20th and 21st century art. The open and spacious building invites visitors to explore, to discover connections and gain new and surprising insights. Temporary exhibits and events from various cultural domains complete the supradisciplinary program.

Within 10 days
starting exhibitions
ending exhibitions