Over 250 Giacometti Works United at Tate Modern London
Tate Modern in London presents an unmissable exhibition dedicated to Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966), assembling for the first time a vast corpus of over 250 works including sculptures and drawings. The museum collaborated with the Fondation Alberto et Annette Giacometti in Paris to create a comprehensive and moving survey that celebrates the Swiss sculptor, highlighting the multifaceted nature of his practice. Giacometti's research intersected with avant-garde movements of his time—primarily Surrealism—yet remained elusive and deeply personal, influencing subsequent generations of artists. In a video, Tate Modern director Frances Morris, who also curated the show, guides viewers through the galleries, focusing on significant pieces such as the Women of Venice series, which has not been exhibited in its entirety since the 1956 Venice Biennale.
Key facts
- Tate Modern London hosts a major Giacometti exhibition.
- Over 250 works, including sculptures and drawings, are on display.
- The exhibition is a collaboration with the Fondation Alberto et Annette Giacometti in Paris.
- Frances Morris, Tate Modern director, curated the show.
- The Women of Venice series is shown in full for the first time since the 1956 Venice Biennale.
- Giacometti's work engaged with Surrealism and other avant-garde movements.
- The exhibition aims to celebrate the Swiss sculptor's multifaceted career.
- Giacometti's influence extends to later generations of artists.
Entities
Artists
- Alberto Giacometti
Institutions
- Tate Modern
- Fondation Alberto et Annette Giacometti
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Paris
- France
- Venice
- Italy