John Currin's Arcadian Landscapes at Gagosian Savile Row
John Currin's exhibition at Gagosian's Savile Row gallery presents twelve mid-size paintings featuring pairs or triplets of women with exaggerated physiques set in ornamental, Arcadian landscapes. The figures, reinterpreted from 1970s clothing catalogues, are posed confidently, allowing Currin to explore classical painting techniques. The works emphasize tension in fabric, light on foliage, and the softness of flesh, creating a 'lost golden world' that contrasts with contemporary reality. A group of five ink drawings on washed paper, along with process sketches, accompany the paintings. Currin was the opening exhibition of the gallery's season.
Key facts
- John Currin's exhibition at Gagosian Savile Row features twelve mid-size paintings.
- Paintings depict pairs or triplets of women with exaggerated physiques in Arcadian landscapes.
- Figures are reinterpreted from 1970s clothing catalogues.
- Works explore classical painting techniques and nostalgia for a 'lost golden world'.
- Five ink drawings on washed paper and process sketches are also shown.
- Currin's show was the opening exhibition of the gallery's season.
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- Savile Row
- London
- United Kingdom