Alberto Giacometti

Join OCA tutor Hayley Lock on the 25 June in Norwich at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts.
This landmark exhibition is dedicated to the work of Alberto Giacometti, one of the giants of twentieth century art, celebrated as a sculptor, painter and draughtsman. The exhibition will commemorate 50th anniversary of the artist’s death and is an exciting opportunity to examine the artist’s influence amongst his contemporaries in Paris and his impact on British art in the post-war period.
Key themes will include the artist’s sources of inspiration, the Sainsburys as patrons, his approach to materials and processes, and his influence on British artists. Over 100 works will be featured in the exhibition in a variety of media including sculpture, painting, works on paper, photography, film and important archival material.
A significant component of the exhibition will be dedicated to Giacometti’s impact in Britain and feature works by artists including Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, Henry Moore, William Turnbull, Eduardo Paolozzi, Frank Auerbach, Elisabeth Frink and Isabel Rawsthorne.
Please note there is a £10 booking fee for this exhibition, this will need to be paid by 10 June when tickets will be purchased. Please contact the student services team to book your place 0800 731 2116.

Image: Alberto Giacometti (1901 – 1966). Standing Woman, 1958. France. Bronze 130.7 x w 20.0 x d 34.5 cm. UEA 48. © The Estate of Alberto Giacometti (Fondation Giacometti, Paris and ADAGP, Paris), licensed in the UK by ACS and DACS, London 2016.