This September, art lovers will be spoilt for choice with a wide variety of exhibitions to choose from. From the Pre-Raphaelites to Picasso, there is something for everyone. Here are seven of the most exciting exhibitions to look out for:
The Rossettis at Tate Modern, London (until January 2024)
This exhibition explores the work of Dante Gabriel Rossetti and his sister Christina, two of the most important figures in the Pre-Raphaelite movement. The exhibition features over 100 paintings, drawings, and watercolors from the Tate’s collection, as well as loans from other museums and private collections.
When the Apple Ripens: Peter Howson at 65 at Tate Modern, London (until October 2023)
This exhibition celebrates the work of Scottish painter Peter Howson, who is known for his figurative paintings that often explore themes of violence and poverty. The exhibition features over 50 paintings, drawings, and sculptures from Howson’s career, including some of his most famous works such as “The Drummer” and “The Supper at Emmaus”.
Paul McCartney: Photographs 1963-64 at Tate Modern, London (until September 2023)
This exhibition features a selection of photographs taken by Paul McCartney during the early years of the Beatles. The exhibition includes photographs of the band, their friends, and their surroundings, as well as McCartney’s own personal photographs.
Georgia O’Keeffe: To See Takes Time at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York (until January 2024)
This exhibition is the first major retrospective of O’Keeffe’s work in over 20 years. It features over 200 paintings, sculptures, and drawings from throughout her career, tracing her development as an artist from her early abstract paintings to her iconic flower paintings.
Picasso: Guitars at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York (until September 2023)
This exhibition explores Picasso’s lifelong fascination with the guitar. It features over 50 paintings, sculptures, and works on paper from the MoMA’s collection, as well as loans from other museums and private collections. The exhibition shows how Picasso used the guitar as a symbol of creativity, passion, and desire.
Henri Matisse: The Dance at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York (until September 2023)
This exhibition celebrates the centenary of Matisse’s iconic painting “The Dance”. It features over 60 works by Matisse, including paintings, sculptures, and drawings. The exhibition shows how Matisse used dance as a way to express joy, movement, and life.
Célébration Picasso, La Collection prend des couleurs! at the Musée Picasso, Paris (until September 2023)
This exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of Picasso’s death. It features over 200 paintings, sculptures, and drawings from the museum’s collection. The exhibition shows the diversity of Picasso’s work, from his early Cubist paintings to his later abstract works.
