Georgia O'Keeffe Retrospective Opens at Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid
The Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid is showcasing Georgia O'Keeffe's inaugural retrospective, displaying 90 pieces reflecting her artistic journey from 1887 to 1986. The exhibition is divided into eight thematic sections, including her early creations, stunning floral works, and explorations of New Mexico. O'Keeffe's unique ability to merge abstraction with vivid representations of the natural world is on full display. Following its Madrid run, the exhibition will travel to the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the Fondation Beyeler in Basel. Visitors can view this remarkable collection until August 8, 2021.
Key facts
- First retrospective of Georgia O'Keeffe in Spain.
- 90 works on display at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid.
- Exhibition runs until August 8, 2021.
- Eight thematic sections covering O'Keeffe's career.
- After Madrid, travels to Centre Pompidou, Paris, and Fondation Beyeler, Basel.
- O'Keeffe is a major 20th-century American painter.
- Her works often feature organic, floral forms blending figuration and abstraction.
- Travels worldwide were a key inspiration for her art.
Entities
Artists
- Georgia O'Keeffe
Institutions
- Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
- Centre Pompidou
- Fondation Beyeler
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Paris
- France
- Basel
- Switzerland
- Sun Prairie
- Santa Fe