Matta (Roberto Sebastián Antonio Echaurren Matta), Chilean, 1911–2002
I Want to See It to Believe It, 1947
Color lithograph
16 7/16 x 13 1/16 in.
Gift of John Gutmann
1986.1.199
This presentation will review Surrealism and the major players
in the art movement, which took place in the first half of the
20th century. Highlighted are works in the Fine Arts Museums’
collection by artists such as Enrico Donati, Roberto Matta,
and Joan Miró. We’ll also explore how Oceanic art served as
inspiration to the Surrealists.
From 1929 to 1932, Man Ray and Lee Miller—two giants of European Surrealism—lived together in Paris, first as teacher and student, and later as lovers. Their mercurial relationship resulted in some of the most powerful work of each artist’s career and helped shape the course of modern art and photography. Combining rare vintage photographs, paintings, sculpture, and drawings, this exhibition tells the story of the artists’ brief but intense association and reveals the nature of
their creative partnership.
Museum purchase, Dr. Leland A. and Gladys K. Barber Fund and American Art Trust Fund
From 1929 to 1932, Man Ray and Lee Miller—two giants of European Surrealism—lived together in Paris, first as teacher and student, and later as lovers. Their mercurial relationship resulted in some of the most powerful work of each artist’s career and helped shape the course of modern art and photography. Combining rare vintage photographs, paintings, sculpture, and drawings, this exhibition tells the story of the artists’ brief but intense association and reveals the nature of
their creative partnerThis presentation will review Surrealism and the major players in the art movement, which took place in the first half of the 20th century. Highlighted are works in the Fine Arts Museums’ collection by artists such as Enrico Donati, Matta, and Joan Miró. We’ll also explore how Oceanic art served as inspiration to the Surrealists.
Join the Department of the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas; the Jolika Collection of New Guinea Art; the Caroline and H. McCoy Jones Department of Textile Arts; and a panel of experts for
Museum Fakes, Forgeries, and the Quest for Authenticity: A Mini-Symposium
Thursday, February 9, 2012
de Young Museum | Koret Auditorium
10:00 am–12:30 pm
$10 for the general public / $5 for museum members
Yellow Lampshade, 1969
Oil on canvas
Museum purchase, gift of Nan Tucker McEvoy in memory of her mother, Phyllis de Young Tucker
1992.10
Ticket Information
Lecture is free to the public. Museum admission required.
