Claire Daigle writes: In 1959 Twombly executed some of the most spare works of his career, among them the 24 drawings that comprise Poems to the Sea, done on the coast of Italy. What order of poems, punctuated with numerals and question marks, are these? The sea is reduced to horizon line and word, scribblings and…
Tag: Tate Modern
Art is not an end, art is only the beginning
I went to London to see art. You all know my involvement with Agnes Martin. But I actually planned my visit so that it coincided with the grand opening of Ai Weiwei’s exhibition at The Royal Academy of Arts. From the exhibition at RA: Straight, (2008-12), steel reinforcing bars In the background: Names of the Student…
On a Clear Day
In two days I will finally get to see Agnes Martin at Tate Modern in London. It is a show I have been looking forward to see all summer. You will, no doubt, get a report – here is just a little teaser … Agnes Martin: Untitled (Study for “The Egg”) 1960. Ink on paper © Estate of…
pure nature
Most writers on Louise Bourgeois (1911–2010), says her artwork mirrors her troubled life. I’m in no way an expert on Bourgeois. I have seen parts of her work in different exhibitions all over the world, and I always find it intriguing – but it is not for me to say whether or not her art reflect her life. However I do believe…
sub rosa 