I am quite literally tripping balls right now, and I’ll tell you why that is!
I just learned that Lousiana Museum of Modern Art which is located somewhere in the northern regions of this godforsaken island, are exhibiting no less than 200 pieces by surrealist painter, sculptor and all-round heavy weight champ of l’art moderne, Max Ernst.
On my top ten-list of best painters ever, Ernst is a solid third only beaten by Francis Bacon (narrowly!) and Vilhelm Hammershøi.
Born in Germany near Cologne in 1881 Ernst was to take part in one world war and no less than two revolutionary art-movements before his death in 1976 in France.
Ernst was not only a prolific painter. He was also an artist on a constant journey towards new dimensions in art. Thus he is celebrated for his versatility and his ability to constantly challenge himself and the audience as well.
I must say that Louisiana have outdone themselves this time, and this exhibition almost makes up for their ridiculously overpriced admittance fees and the fact that they’re located in redneck-country.
It’s open till June 1 and for more info press ‘press’.
Go see it! Go!
L'Ange du foyer ou Le Triomphe du surréalisme - 1937
Tags: Dadaism, Louisiana, Max Ernst, Painting, Surrealism
