Ellsworth Kelly at Fondation Beyeler, Basel, 2002–2003
The Fondation Beyeler in Basel, Switzerland, hosted an exhibition of works by American artist Ellsworth Kelly from September 15, 2002, to January 19, 2003. The show presented a comprehensive survey of Kelly's oeuvre, emphasizing his signature hard-edge abstraction, bold color fields, and simplified forms. The exhibition included paintings, sculptures, and works on paper spanning his career from the 1950s onward. It was organized by the Fondation Beyeler, which is known for its collection of modern and contemporary art. The exhibition highlighted Kelly's influence on postwar abstraction and his exploration of shape and color.
Key facts
- Exhibition ran from September 15, 2002 to January 19, 2003
- Venue: Fondation Beyeler, Basel, Switzerland
- Artist: Ellsworth Kelly
- Mediums: paintings, sculptures, works on paper
- Spanned career from 1950s onward
- Focused on hard-edge abstraction, color fields, simplified forms
- Organized by Fondation Beyeler
Entities
Artists
- Ellsworth Kelly
Institutions
- Fondation Beyeler
Locations
- Basel
- Switzerland
Sources
- artpress —