David Lynch's graphic works debut in Slovenia
David Lynch, known for films like Blue Velvet and the cult series Twin Peaks, studied painting in the 1960s at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston before traveling to Europe to study expressionist painter Oskar Kokoschka. His recent visual art practice includes installations and exhibitions worldwide. From April 13 to July 29, 2018, the International Centre of Graphic Arts (MGLC) in Ljubljana presents 'Fire on Stage,' the first solo exhibition of Lynch's graphic works in Slovenia. The show features seventy high-quality lithographic prints, along with paintings from private collections, watercolors, and a series of experimental and animated films, all imbued with Lynch's signature atmosphere.
Key facts
- David Lynch studied painting in the 1960s at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
- Lynch traveled to Europe to study expressionist painter Oskar Kokoschka.
- The exhibition 'Fire on Stage' runs from April 13 to July 29, 2018.
- The exhibition is held at the International Centre of Graphic Arts (MGLC) in Ljubljana.
- This is the first solo exhibition of Lynch's graphic works in Slovenia.
- The show includes seventy high-quality lithographic prints.
- Paintings from private collections, watercolors, and experimental/animated films are also featured.
- The works are described as having Lynch's characteristic atmosphere.
Entities
Artists
- David Lynch
- Oskar Kokoschka
Institutions
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
- International Centre of Graphic Arts (MGLC)
Locations
- Boston
- United States
- Europe
- Ljubljana
- Slovenia
- Grad Tivoli
- Pod turnom 3