Balthus: A Retrospective

Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

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Born as Balthasar Michel Klossowski de Rola, Balthus (1908-2001) is respected as one of the last great masters of the 20th century, put on a par with Picasso. His silent landscapes which appear to be frozen in time, and interior images inhabited by young girls- his idea of beauty’s perfection, are filled with a mysterious tension which continues to enchant wide audiences. However with his work dispersed between collections across the globe, chances to see collections of his oeuvre in Japan are rare, making this exhibition the largest retrospective of his work since his death.
Over 40 oil paintings will be showcased, as well as drawings and the artist’s private belongings, totaling approximately 100 works in all.

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A series of free talks and lectures will take place on July.5, July.13, Aug.3, Aug.10, and Aug.31. Places are limited so please refer to the official site for further details.

[Image: Balthus（1944-46)© Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution, Gift of the Joseph H. Hirshhorn Foundation, 1966. Photography by Lee Stalsworth ]