Alberto Giacometti scrisse per tutta la vita lettere settimanali alla famiglia, documentando la sua vita e la sua ricerca artistica. Questa raccolta, redatta in gran parte in italiano, offre uno sguardo diretto sulla sua avventura artistica, dagli anni del collegio agli incontri con le avanguardie e le mostre internazionali.
The book emphasizes the importance of foundational skills in painting, suggesting that aspiring artists should begin by replicating simple objects, such as an apple. This advice highlights the value of observation and practice in developing artistic techniques. Through this approach, the author encourages young painters to build confidence and mastery before exploring more complex subjects.
Exploring the concept of sculpture, the book delves into the idea that a sculpture transcends being a mere object; it embodies a dynamic process of questioning and responding. It emphasizes that true artistry lies in the perpetual state of inquiry, suggesting that sculptures are never truly complete or flawless, but rather ongoing dialogues that challenge perceptions and provoke thought.
Exploring the relationship between copies and original works of art, the author argues that creating copies serves as an invaluable educational tool for artists. This perspective emphasizes that engaging with masterpieces through replication enhances understanding and skill, suggesting that the act of copying is not merely imitation but a profound learning experience. The book delves into the significance of art encounters and the transformative potential of studying great works through copying.
The narrative explores themes of overcoming fear and personal transformation. The protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery, shedding past anxieties and embracing a newfound sense of empowerment. As they navigate challenges, the story highlights resilience and the importance of facing one's inner demons. Through introspective moments and encounters with others, the character evolves, ultimately finding strength and courage in their vulnerability. This compelling journey inspires readers to confront their own fears and embrace change.
Alberto Giacometti war Ende der 1950er-Jahre bereits ein berühmter und reicher Künstler, doch seine eigenen Ansprüche und Lebensgewohnheiten änderte er nicht. Im Café-Tabac Le Gaulois nahm er am frühen Nachmittag ein bescheidenes Essen zu sich, am Abend war für ihn ein Tisch in der Coupole reserviert. Sonst bewegte er sich in Paris kaum ausserhalb seiner gewohnten Umgebung. Das änderte sich, als Alberto Giacometti 1958 die damals zwanzigjährige Prostituierte Caroline kennenlernte, die seine Geliebte und sein Modell wurde. Er kaufte ihr einen roten MG, und während sie durch Paris fuhr, zeichnete er auf dem Beifahrersitz seine Stadt, sein «Paris sans fin». Das 150 Einzelblätter umfassende Mappenwerk gilt als Vermächtnis seines grafischen Schaffens und ist zugleich dessen Kulmination. «Paris sans fin» zeigt die Orte und die Menschen, die dem Künstler wichtig waren. 1969, drei Jahre nach Alberto Giacomettis Tod, veröffentlichte sein Freund, der Verleger Tériade, dieses Werk.
Alberto Giacometti (1901−1966) and Francis Bacon (1909−1992) are two artists whose bodies of work influenced twentieth-century art and continue to resonate to this day. What turned them into icons in their field has to do with their individual lifestyles, as well as with the historical, social, and aesthetic upheavals in Europe after 1945, which each artist reflected upon in his ouevre. The Fondation Beyeler has ambitiously undertaken a juxtaposition of the two artists in a large, upcoming exhibition in 2018. In a fascinating way, the meeting of the two artists’ work here is like a dialogue about space and time, in which it is possible to recognize each man’s art in the work of the other. The show’s companion catalogue continues to intensify and carry on this conversation in words and pictures. Exhibition: Fondation Beyeler, Riehen/Basel 25.4.–2.9.2018
"Pablo Picasso and Alberto Giacometti, each in their own way, deeply disrupted existing artistic codes and pushed the limits of established aesthetic canons in the realms of painting and sculpture. This volume reveals the little known relationship--both artistic and personal--between the artists and their dialogue on the subjects and questions central to their work. More than one hundred reproductions of Picasso and Giacometti's works establish clear correlations in their artistic production, and expert authors offer incisive insight on these links, drawing on previously unpublished documents. A constellation diagram maps out the vast network of their shared acquaintances and sources of inspiration, and an anthology of historical texts offers perspective from contemporaries of the master artists" --publishers' description, page [4] of jacket
