Artist Collections Revealed at Fondation Lambert, Avignon
The 'Collections d'artistes' exhibition at Fondation Lambert in Avignon is open from June 30 to October 14, 2001, presenting over 450 pieces from approximately thirty contemporary artists. Curated collaboratively with the artists, the exhibition emphasizes distinctive collection techniques fostered through friendships and exchanges. Among the highlights are two renditions of Cézanne's 'Baigneuses' by Matisse and Picasso, along with three drawings by Cézanne that belong to Jasper Johns. The showcase includes works from the 20th century, earlier eras, non-Western art, and bibliophilic treasures. A cabinet of curiosities features items from artists such as Andres Serrano and Nan Goldin. Prominent collectors include Barcelo, Clemente, Marden, Schnabel, Sol LeWitt, Jan Fabre, Daniel Buren, and Arman.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Collections d'artistes' at Fondation Lambert, Avignon, June 30 to October 14, 2001.
- Over 450 works from personal collections of about thirty contemporary artists.
- Opens with two versions of Cézanne's 'Baigneuses' owned by Matisse and Picasso.
- Includes three Cézanne drawings from Jasper Johns.
- Cabinet of curiosities features objects from Andres Serrano, Miguel Barcelo, Nan Goldin.
- Catalog with alphabetical entries on provenance.
- Sol LeWitt's collection requires four curators.
- Jan Fabre collects Belgian drawings; Daniel Buren collects Situationist works; Arman collects African and Oceanic art.
Entities
Artists
- Paul Cézanne
- Henri Matisse
- Pablo Picasso
- Jasper Johns
- Andres Serrano
- Miguel Barcelo
- Nan Goldin
- Francesco Clemente
- Brice Marden
- Julian Schnabel
- Sol LeWitt
- Jan Fabre
- Daniel Buren
- Guy Debord
- Arman
- Bernard Marcelis
Institutions
- Fondation Lambert
- Hôtel de Caumont
Locations
- Avignon
- France
Sources
- artpress —