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Van Gogh to Picasso: The Thannhauser Legacy september
21, 2018–march 24, 2019
curator : megan fontanella galleries
305, 306 and 307
Drawn from the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation’s Thannhauser Collection, Van Gogh to Picasso: The Thannhauser Legacy features works by Impressionist, PostImpressionist, and early modern masters, including Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Édouard Manet, Pablo Picasso, and Vincent van Gogh. It marks the first occasion that a significant portion of this illustrious collection has been exhibited outside of New York since its arrival at the Guggenheim in this American city over fifty years ago. After a distinguished career in the art world, where he played a critical role in the development and dissemination of modern art in Europe and the United States, in 1963 dealer Justin K. Thannhauser announced a bequest of essential works from his private collection—spanning the past one hundred years of art history—to the Guggenheim. Hilde Thannhauser, Justin’s widow, subsequently expanded these holdings with additional gifts to the museum in 1984 and 1991. Today, the Thannhauser Collection provides an important survey of the period directly preceding that represented by the Guggenheim’s original core holdings, which are largely concentrated in abstract art. The Thannhauser works bring to the fore avant-gardists who sought to liberate art from academic genres and techniques, exploring instead the fleeting effects of nature and urban subject matters, and employing stylistic devices such as loose brushwork and unusual compositions. Innovative practices continued in the next decades as artists began to fracture and facet the picture plane, not to mention depict the spectacle of the changing city at the start of the 20th century. Van Gogh to Picasso: The Thannhauser Legacy documents the Thannhausers’ engagement with some of the most groundbreaking artists of their day and underscores the family’s broad-mindedness and staunch support for experimental art, which lives on at the Guggenheim. Sponsored by:
Pablo Picasso, Woman with Yellow Hair (Femme aux cheveux jaunes), Paris, December 27, 1931. Oil and Ripolin (est.) on canvas, 100,2 x 81.1 cm. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, Thannhauser Collection, Gift, Justin K. Thannhauser 78.2514.59. © Estate of Pablo Picasso, VEGAP, Madrid, 2018
LECTURE: THE THANNHAUSER COLLECTION wednesday , september
19, 6:30 pm Megan Fontanella, curator of the exhibition Van Gogh to Picasso: The Thannhauser Legacy and a curator, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum will speak about the works that make up this Collection and the Thannhauser family’s open-mindedness and engagement with modern art. venue :
Auditorium tickets: free, available at the Admissions desk and online
Alberto Giacometti. A Retrospective october
19, 2018– february 24, 2019
curators : catherine grenier and petra joos associate curator : mathilde lecuyer - maillé galleries of the second floor
“Seeing, understanding the world, feeling it intensely, and expanding our capacity for exploration to the maximum.” This is how Alberto Giacometti described the creative drive that guided him throughout his career. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao welcomes this retrospective devoted to one of the most influential sculptors and painters of the 20th century, Alberto Giacometti (b. 1901; d. 1966). The exhibition relies on the support and numerous loans from the Fondation Giacometti in Paris, which possesses exceptional and diverse holdings from all stages of the Swiss artist’s life, from his Cubist and Surrealist period to the works created between the 1940s and the end of his life. Featuring sculptures, paintings, and drawings, the show will be one of the most comprehensive surveys of the innovative work of Giacometti, who has been a model for many creative generations. The Bilbao exhibition also represents a rare opportunity to view his exceptional Women of Venice (Femmes de Venise), a group that has only been shown twice in its totality, at the Venice Biennale in 1956 and Tate, London, in 2017. Exhibition organized by the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in collaboration with the Fondation Giacometti, Paris
Alberto Giacometti, 1951. Photograph by Gordon Parks. ©The Gordon Parks Foundation
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LECTURE: ALBERTO GIACOMETTI
A lecture on the significance and the vast artistic production of Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti. information: online
RESERVE YOUR SPOT! For activities marked with the Community logo, friends and followers can purchase tickets before they are made available to non-Community members Activities highlighted in blue are for museum members only
tickets for members-only activities or those marked with the community logo: on sale from september 10 at www.guggenheim-bilbao.eus/en
further information on +34 944 359 090, Monday–Friday, 9 am–2 pm
Diana Thater: A Runaway World november
29, 2018– march 3, 2019
curator : manuel cirauqui film
Diana Thater, A Runaway World, 2016–17. Video installation. Dimensions variable. Installation view, The Mistake Room, Los Angeles
& video gallery 103
For the last thirty years, Diana Thater (b, 1962, San Francisco) has been a pioneer of multimedia art, combining innovative technologies of the moving image with forms that defy the narrative conventions of film and television. By manipulating color in the exhibition space and using projection screens or monitors as a medium, Thater’s works engage in dialogues with the most iconic names in video art while also addressing the greatest questions and concerns of contemporary culture. A recurring theme in her oeuvre is the extinction of animal species as a result of human activity.
GUIDED TOURS FOR MEMBERS ONLY FREE GUIDED TOURS* [reservations required]
Van Gogh to Picasso: The Thannhauser Legacy wednesday , october
3 5 pm, 5:45 pm, and 6:30 pm [spanish] friday , october
5 5 pm, 5:45 pm, and 6:30 pm [spanish] sunday , october
7 11:30 am [basque], 12 noon, and 5:15 pm [spanish] wednesday , october
10 5 pm [basque], 5:45 pm, and 6:30 pm [spanish] Alberto Giacometti. A Retrospective tuesday , november
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5 pm [basque], 5:45 pm, and 6:30 pm [spanish] wednesday , november
14
5 pm, 5:45 pm, and 6:30 pm [spanish] friday , november
16 5 pm, 5:45 pm, and 6:30 pm [spanish]
SOIRÉE FOR INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS
A guided tour led by the curators before each exhibition opens to the public. A unique opportunity to be the first to discover the highlights of each show and the reasons why the works were selected. Sounds interesting? Ask about upcoming dates and the advantages of being an International Member.
LAGUNARTEAN TOUR + LUNCH OR DINNER* During your lunch break or at the end of the day, enjoy a guided, members-only tour of the new exhibitions followed by lunch or dinner among friends at the Bistró Guggenheim Bilbao. thursday , october
4: Van Gogh to Picasso: The Thannhauser Legacy
thursday , november
8: Alberto Giacometti. A Retrospective
sunday , november
2 pm: €20 members, €30 nonmember guests. Includes guided tour and lunch
meeting point :
7 pm: €30 members, €40 nonmember guests. Includes gided tour and dinner
18 11:30 am [basque], 12 noon, and 5:15 pm [spanish] Group Admissions (five minutes before tour starts)
* Dates may change according to demand and service availability (see dining options at www.guggenheim-bilbao.eus/en)
SHARED REFLECTIONS*
LECTURES, TALKS, AND ROUND TABLES
Discover the latest exhibitions, the behind-the-scenes installation work, and other curious details about each show on these unique tours led by museum professionals.
LECTURE: CULINARY INTERACTION [TOPARTE] wednesday , september
26, 6 pm What happens when cuisine infiltrates other realities? The Basque Culinary Center will offer a vision of the connections between food and art, drawing on testimonies and experiences from the Culinary Interaction project. Activity led by journalist Sasha Correa.
CURATORIAL VISION Van Gogh to Picasso: The Thannhauser Legacy friday , september
21, 2 pm Megan Fontanella, Exhibition Curator
venua : Auditorium
Alberto Giacometti. A Retrospective
tickets :
wednesday , october
24, 6:30 pm Petra Joos, Exhibition Curator
free, available at the Admissions desk and online
ROUND TABLE: 65 YEARS OF CINECLUB FAS [TOPARTE]
KEY CONCEPTS:
saturday , october
20, 7 pm The museum joins in the activities to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Cineclub FAS, the first film club founded in Spain. The people who made and make it possible will share their experiences with us.
Van Gogh to Picasso: The Thannhauser Legacy wednesday , october
3, 6:30 pm Luz Maguregui, Education Coordinator Alberto Giacometti. A Retrospective
venua : Auditorium
wednesday , october
31, 6:30 pm Marta Arzak, Associate Director of Education and Interpretation
tickets :
free, available at the Admissions desk and online
CONVERSATION: ON SHADOW
meeting point :
Information desk €2 members, €3 general public. Price of admission not included. Only available online. Max. 20 people per group, min. 8 advance purchase : Members from September 10; Followers from September 26 purchase : general public from October 3 tickets :
tuesday , october
30, 6:30 pm Art critic and historian Victor Stoichita, professor at the University of Fribourg, will talk about the work Shadow Play by Javier Téllez and the fascinating theme of the “shadow” in the history of art. venua : Auditorium
*Sponsored by Fundación Vizcaína Aguirre
tickets :
free, available at the Admissions desk and online
CONVERSATION: KITCHEN DIALOGUES [TOPARTE] friday , november
16, 6 pm Conversation between chef Andoni Luis Aduriz and sociologist Iñaki Martínez de Albeniz about the implications of eating, in connection with the latest installment of “Diálogos de Cocina.” Dedicated to building bridges and creative synergies between the culinary arts and other disciplines, this event was promoted by Mugaritz, Euro-Toques, and the Basque Culinary Center. venua : Auditorium © Alex Iturralde
tickets :
free, available at the Admissions desk and online
tickets for children’s workshops on sale to members from september 10, followers from september 26, and the general public from october 3
further information on +34 944 359 090, Monday–Friday, 9 am–2 pm
CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS CREATIVE EXPERIENCES saturdays and sundays , october
6, 7, 13, and 14; 3, 4, 10, and 11, 10:30 am and 5 pm Act, observe, think, share... as you tour the exhibitions Van Gogh to Picasso: The Thannhauser Legacy and Alberto Giacometti. A Retrospective and participate in fun creative activities. november
ages :
3–11 €2.50 members, €5 general public; available at the Admissions desk and online
price :
BOOKS ALIVE! saturdays and sundays in october and november ,
11:30 am–1:30 pm Stories come to life in activities that involve listening, singing, talking, and even dancing. Sessions offered in English in the museum library. ages :
2–11 €2.50 members, €5 general public; available at the Admissions desk and online
price :
BABY ART sundays , october
7, 14, 21, and 28; november 4, 11, 18 and 25; and december 2, 9, and 16, 10:15 am –12:15 pm A stimulating play area where babies and families can interact and explore art-related concepts like color, texture, light, and space. ages :
6–36 months price : €6 members, €8 general public; available at the Admissions desk and online
ARCHITECTURE LABORATORY II saturdays , october
6, 13, 20, and 27; november 3, 10, 17, and 24; december 1, 8, and 15 These progressive workshops held throughout the school year stimulate curiosity and spatial perception through play and creativity. Building a cave and making real cave paintings by torch light or becoming a Great Plains Indian in a tepee are just some of the activities that allow children to experience architecture in a fun way. ages: 6–11
price (per quarter): €55 members, €77 general public
ART CORNER FOR KIDS take a seat , grab a pencil and paper , and create !
At the end of the installation The Matter of Time, families will find an area with interesting facts about Richard Serra and a place to sit down, read stories, and draw. Children can read, play, and create as they learn about art and architecture in this stimulating educational space. ages :
2–8
FAMILY ACTIVITY GUIDE Available free at the Admissions desk, this educational resource is filled with questions, games, and activities that help young visitors learn to look at art and enjoy it more. ages :
6–11
PUPPY WORKSHOPS
[members only]
saturdays and sundays ,
21 and 22 [basque]; 27 and 28 [spanish], 10:30 am and 5 pm The seasonal changing of the flowers brings children together around Jeff Koons’s work to create their own Puppy-inspired sculpture. october october
SPIDER WORKSHOPS [members only] saturdays and sundays ,
17 and 18 [ basque]; november 24 and 25 [ spanish ], 10:30 am and 5 pm Louise Bourgeois’s sculpture inspires countless tales of mystery. november
ages :
3–11 tickets : free, available at the Admissions desk and online from the 3rd Wednesday of the previous month
AUDIOVISUALS ANIME FESTIVAL BILBAO [TOPARTE] 29, and sunday, september 30 FAB II (Anime Film Festival Bilbao), curated by Blanca Oria, presents a selection of Japanese animated films and series for all ages. Including Ancien and the Magic Tablet, Mazinger Z Infinity, Lu over the Wall, Silent Voice, Genocidal Organ, and Mary and the Witch’s Flower.
Beate Linne. © Imre Dénes
saturday , september
venue and time :
Auditorium (morning and afternoon) Available at the Admissions desk and online €2 members, €4 general public
tickets :
more information :
online
LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES! [+18] wednesdays , october
31 and november 28, 6:30 pm Now in its fourth year, this successful initiative in partnership with the British Council allows audiences to enjoy art-related films in English at the museum, improving their language skills in a relaxed setting. Full program details available online after October 1. venue :
Educational Area tickets : free for museum members and British Council students with valid ID; €3 general public; available one week before each session at the Admissions desk and online. Intermediate English level recommended; limited capacity
ON STAGE BERLIN PHILHARMONIC LIVE CONCERT BROADCASTS* [TOPARTE] After the success of the first two seasons, new concerts will be broadcast live from the Berlin Philharmonic, via the Bilbao Philharmonic Society and with the collaboration of Berlin Digital Hall. This season, each concert will be preceded by a presentation. venue: Auditorium
more information :
online available 3 weeks ahead of each concert at the Admissions desk and online
tickets :
*Activity subject to changes
MEM FESTIVAL [TOPARTE] thursday , november
8, 7 pm Once again this year, the museum will host a session of the MEM Festival, curated by Txema Agiriano, an event that for the past 17 years has consistently championed multi-disciplinarity through transgressive projects. More information online. venue :
Auditorium €2 members, €4 general public; available at the Admissions desk and online
tickets :
ACCESSIBLE SHOW THE SHADOWS friday , november
9, 7 pm ARYMUX, the accessible arts company directed by Rakel Rodríguez, premieres a new theatrical and musical sign-dance production inspired by Javier Téllez’s work Shadow Play, on view in the Film & Video gallery. venue :
Auditorium (induction loop available) For all ages tickets : available at the Admissions desk and online; €4 members, €6 general public
DANTZALDIA FESTIVAL AMIGOO [TOPARTE] saturday , november
17, 7 pm Mumusic Circus presents AMIGOO, a live circus-dancemusical theater show for all ages, in connection with the 18th Dantzaldia Festival, organized by La Fundición. Written, directed, composed, and performed by Marçal Calvet and Clara Poch. Photography: Gerard Rier venue :
Auditorium €6 members, €10 general public; available at the Admissions desk and online
tickets :
tickets for activities on sale at www.guggenheim-bilbao.eus/en or the Admissions desk further information on +34 944 359 090, Monday–Friday, 9 am–2 pm
ART AFTER DARK [+18] fridays , september and november
21, october 19, 16, 10 pm–1 am
The museum opens its galleries at night one Friday a month so that audiences can enjoy the exhibitions and shows by international DJs. venue :
Atrium available at the Admissions desk and online; €11 members, €15 general public. 18 and over (ID required). Limited capacity more information : online tickets :
FAIR SATURDAY [TOPARTE] saturday , november
24 The museum hosts activities for Fair Saturday, a sociocultural initiative begun in Bilbao four years ago that highlights the importance of artists and cultural organizations as driving forces of change by promoting their work and contributing resources to social projects. 11 am : Ugao Sarea Abesbatza benefit concert for Fundación Beata Rafaela Ybarra 12:30 pm : Premiere of the UNESCO Etxea documentary Murmuros about the situation of Sahrawi refugees in Tindouf 6 pm : Marimba concert by Conrado Moya, including the world premiere of Haikus by Christof Hatzis venue :
Auditorum and Atrium
more information :
online after October 1
COURSES, WORKSHOPS, SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
INTERNATIONAL DRAWING EVENT
Drawing the Guggenheim: New York, Venice, Bilbao sunday , october
28, all-day event People of all ages, with or without drawing experience, are welcome to participate in this event, held simultaneously in the three cities where Guggenheim Museums are located. Find the museum’s most attractive feature and sketch it! We’ll supply the pencil and paper tickets :
free with price of admission
CREATIVE SESSIONS [+18] MUSIC WORKSHOP
module i: october 25, november 8, and 22, december 11;
11:30 am Join us for this two-day workshop to create a fusion of late 19th/early 20th-century music and the latest rhythms. Enjoy listening and, if you like, sharing your own music with other participants. Activity related to The Thannhauser Legacy exhibition.
module iii : april
MODELING-SCULPTURE WORKSHOP
INTRODUCTORY COURSE TO MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART: APPROACHING ART II module ii : february
5 and 19, march 5 and 19; 9 and 30, may 7 and 21 The second installment of this educational initiative is open to anyone interested in acquiring a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of 20th and 21st-century art and the great modern and contemporary masters. Led by Juan Bosco Díaz Urmeneta and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao curatorial staff. The course consists of three 4-session modules; participants can sign up for the full course or individual modules. program , reservations , and registration :
online from September 10
saturdays in november ,
Giacometti’s Materials
saturdays in november ,
11:30 am Learn how Alberto Giacometti worked with materials like clay and plaster, and discover the relationship between his sculptures and objects for everyday use. We will also create our own pieces in this two-session workshop. venue :
Education Room available at the Admissions desk and online; €12 members, €16 general public ages : 18+. Maximum: 25 people, minimum: 8 tickets :
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COLABORATIONS TEATRO ARRIAGA october
GASTRONOMY For the second year in a row, Nerua Guggenheim Bilbao will host the culinary cycle “Ongietorri, Four-Handed Dinners.” This year, chef Josean Alija will team up with two internationally renowned chefs to offer lucky diners two unique dinners. This special activity was created in 2017 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao through fine dining. Last year, Alija cooked with Bruno Oteiza, Joan Roca, Mauro Colagreco, and Virgilio Martínez. All the latest news on this cycle will be posted on the restaurant’s website (www.neruaguggenheimbilbao.com) and social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
5 and 6:
Dance: Sutra Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui Antony Gormley Szymon Brzóska october
26 and 27
Circus-Theater: Los sueños del Bosco Company: Les 7 doigts de la main (Canada) Theatre Republique (Denmark) november
20 and 21:
Theater: Ghero, de Patxo Telleria tickets: Teatro Arriaga ticket offices
25% discount for museum members Maximum two tickets per member
BOS SEASON CONCERTS 8 and 9 2001: A Musical Odyssey november
G. Ligeti: Atmosphères R. Strauss: Burlesque, for piano and orchestra R. Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra Josu de Solaun, piano Christoph König, conductor tickets: Euskalduna ticket offices
20% discount for museum members Maximum two tickets per
STORE/BOOKSTORE Looking for special gifts? You’ll find them at our Store/Bookstore or, if you prefer, browse our online store: tienda.guggenheim-bilbao.eus/en REMEMBER As a museum member, you receive discounts of up to 15% on your purchases (5% on books)