Espace Louis Vuitton Osaka will host an exhibition of the great artist Alberto Giacometti. The exhibition is part of the Fondation Louis Vuitton's "Hors-les-mur" (Beyond the Walls) program, which aims to provide a wider audience with the opportunity to experience his work through an international project showcasing works from the Fondation's collection at Espace Louis Vuitton locations in Tokyo, Munich, Venice, Beijing, Seoul, and Osaka.
Alberto Giacometti
This exhibition, the third at Espace Louis Vuitton Osaka, will feature eight of Giacometti's iconic sculptures from the Fondation's collection: Head on a Pole [Tête sur tige] (1947), Three Walking Men [Trois hommes qui marchent] (1948), Stumbling Man [L’homme qui The exhibition features works by Giacometti, including Lothar I, Lothar II, and Lothar III (1964-1965), including Lothar III (Venice Woman III) (1950), Femme de Venise III (Venice Woman III) (1956), Grande Femme II (Grande Femme II) (1960), and Têtes d'homme (Head of a Man) (Lothar I, Lothar II, Lothar III) (1964-1965). These masterpieces capture the genius of one of Switzerland's leading artists.
About the Fondation Louis Vuitton
The Fondation Louis Vuitton is an art institution dedicated to contemporary art and artists, as well as to the most important 20th-century works that have inspired contemporary artists. Through its collection and the exhibitions it organizes, the Fondation aims to reach a wide audience. Designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, the building is already recognized as an iconic 21st-century structure and embodies the Foundation's unique approach to the development of the arts. Since its opening in October 2014, the Foundation has welcomed more than 7 million visitors from France and around the world.
The Fondation Louis Vuitton has a strong commitment to international collaboration, both in its own programs and through partnerships with private and public institutions, including other foundations and museums, notably the Pushkin Museum in Moscow and the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg ("Icons of Modern Art: The Shchukin Collection" in 2016 and "The Morozov Collection" in 2021), the Museum of Modern Art in New York ("Being Modern: MoMA in Paris"), and the Courtauld Institute of Art in London ("The Courtauld Collection. A Vision for Impressionism"). The Foundation also provides artistic direction for the "Hors-les-murs" (Beyond the Walls) program, which aims to present the collection at the Louis Vuitton Espaces in Tokyo, Munich, Venice, Beijing, Seoul and Osaka. The exhibitions in these spaces are free to the public and the Foundation promotes its activities through various related cultural communications.
Advance reservations are accepted.
https://jp.louisvuitton.com/jpn-jp/point-of-sale/japan/espace-louis-vuitton-osaka
[Reservations start from November 10th (Thursday)]
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Alberto Giacometti
Grande Femme II
1960
Bronze with a dark brown patina
Susse Foundry (cast in 1961, edition 1/6)
277 x 29 x 57.2 cm
©Succession Alberto Giacometti / Adagp, Paris 2022.
Photo credits: ©Fondation Louis Vuitton/Marc Domage
This exhibition, the third at Espace Louis Vuitton Osaka, will feature eight of Giacometti's iconic sculptures from the Fondation's collection: Head on a Pole [Tête sur tige] (1947), Three Walking Men [Trois hommes qui marchent] (1948), Stumbling Man [L’homme qui The exhibition features works by Giacometti, including Lothar I, Lothar II, and Lothar III (1964-1965), including Lothar III (Venice Woman III) (1950), Femme de Venise III (Venice Woman III) (1956), Grande Femme II (Grande Femme II) (1960), and Têtes d'homme (Head of a Man) (Lothar I, Lothar II, Lothar III) (1964-1965). These masterpieces capture the genius of one of Switzerland's leading artists.
About the Fondation Louis Vuitton
The Fondation Louis Vuitton is an art institution dedicated to contemporary art and artists, as well as to the most important 20th-century works that have inspired contemporary artists. Through its collection and the exhibitions it organizes, the Fondation aims to reach a wide audience. Designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, the building is already recognized as an iconic 21st-century structure and embodies the Foundation's unique approach to the development of the arts. Since its opening in October 2014, the Foundation has welcomed more than 7 million visitors from France and around the world.
The Fondation Louis Vuitton has a strong commitment to international collaboration, both in its own programs and through partnerships with private and public institutions, including other foundations and museums, notably the Pushkin Museum in Moscow and the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg ("Icons of Modern Art: The Shchukin Collection" in 2016 and "The Morozov Collection" in 2021), the Museum of Modern Art in New York ("Being Modern: MoMA in Paris"), and the Courtauld Institute of Art in London ("The Courtauld Collection. A Vision for Impressionism"). The Foundation also provides artistic direction for the "Hors-les-murs" (Beyond the Walls) program, which aims to present the collection at the Louis Vuitton Espaces in Tokyo, Munich, Venice, Beijing, Seoul and Osaka. The exhibitions in these spaces are free to the public and the Foundation promotes its activities through various related cultural communications.
Espace Louis Vuitton Osaka
2-8-16 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0085
Louis Vuitton Maison Osaka Midosuji 5F
Dates: November 17, 2022 - February 26, 2023
Opening Hours: 12:00-20:00
Closed on the same days as Louis Vuitton Maison Osaka Midosuji.
Admission is free
*To prevent overcrowding, you may have to wait to enter.
2-8-16 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0085
Louis Vuitton Maison Osaka Midosuji 5F
Dates: November 17, 2022 - February 26, 2023
Opening Hours: 12:00-20:00
Closed on the same days as Louis Vuitton Maison Osaka Midosuji.
Admission is free
*To prevent overcrowding, you may have to wait to enter.
Advance reservations are accepted.
https://jp.louisvuitton.com/jpn-jp/point-of-sale/japan/espace-louis-vuitton-osaka
[Reservations start from November 10th (Thursday)]
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#CollectionFLV
#FondationLouisVuitton
