Tate Modern presents major Pierre Bonnard exhibition after 20 years
The Tate Modern in London is hosting a major exhibition dedicated to French artist Pierre Bonnard (1867–1947), the first in the UK in 20 years. The show covers 35 years of his career, from 1912 until his death, highlighting his innovative use of color as a founding member of the Nabis symbolist group. Featuring about 100 works on loan from public institutions and private collections, the exhibition emphasizes Bonnard's creative process and his influence on modern painting, alongside contemporaries like Henri Matisse and later artists such as Mark Rothko. The exhibition runs from January 23 to May 6, 2019.
Key facts
- Tate Modern presents Pierre Bonnard exhibition, first in UK in 20 years
- Exhibition covers 35 years of Bonnard's career (1912–1947)
- About 100 works from public and private collections
- Bonnard was a founding member of the Nabis group
- Bonnard used color to evoke a distant, mystical world
- Bonnard influenced modern painting and artists like Mark Rothko
- Exhibition runs from 23 January to 6 May 2019
- Venue: Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG
Entities
Artists
- Pierre Bonnard
- Henri Matisse
- Mark Rothko
Institutions
- Tate Modern
- Nabis
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Fontenay-aux-Roses
- Le Cannet
- Bankside
- London SE1 9TG