Gauguin, Munch, and Gertsch in Dialogue at MASI Lugano
At MASI Lugano, a tripartite exhibition on woodcut printmaking brings together Paul Gauguin, Edvard Munch, and Swiss nonagenarian Franz Gertsch. Gertsch's monumental works, derived from photography and printed on Japanese paper supplied by Balthasar Burkhard, are a highlight. His labor-intensive pieces depict landscapes and portraits, requiring extended viewing. Each artist's works are displayed in separate spaces to encourage focused contemplation.
Key facts
- Exhibition at MASI Lugano focuses on woodcut printmaking.
- Features Paul Gauguin, Edvard Munch, and Franz Gertsch.
- Franz Gertsch is a nearly 90-year-old Swiss artist.
- Gertsch's works are monumental in scale.
- His process begins with photography.
- Portraits were made in Balthasar Burkhard's studio.
- Burkhard provided Gertsch with Japanese paper for printing.
- Works are displayed in separate spaces for concentrated viewing.
Entities
Artists
- Paul Gauguin
- Edvard Munch
- Franz Gertsch
- Balthasar Burkhard
Institutions
- MASI Lugano
Locations
- Lugano
- Switzerland