Modern Art

Malaga Museum Visit: CAC Malaga - Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de Málaga /  by PIGSY

Contemporary Art at the CAC Malaga - Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de Málaga

CAC Malaga

Sunday was a 2 museum visit day! I visited the Contemporary Art Centre (the CAC) in Malaga in the morning time and then in the late afternoon at 5pm, I visited the Carmen Thyssen museum again before I went to my studio to do some work. The visit to the Carmen Thyssen was literally a flying visit as once we got in, we took the lift straight to the top floor to the temporary exhibition “Mascaras”. I’ll blog about that separately.

So back to my visit to the Centro de Arte Contemporáneo.

Forget about the art, I was seriously impressed by the building itself. The CAC is housed in an old 1930’s warehouse which you can read more about here. The rooms have really high ceilings and the whole place is extremely spacious and open plan and it lends itself to showcasing massive pieces of contemporary art.

Juan F. Lacomba at the CAC Malaga

The exhibition that we most wanted to visit was the exhibition of artist Juan F. Lacomba which ran from May to the 30th of August and so Sunday was the last day that it would be seen. The exhibition was titled “Aquí a lo lejos” (Here in the distance) and it consisted of many large scale works along with numerous smaller pieces that were arranged in a grid like patterns by the curator. To my mind, nature was to the forefront of many of the pieces but they were intensely layered canvas with an organic depth and feel to them. It was a very impressive exhibition and I was immensely glad to see it on the last day.

I intend to return very soon to the CAC to see the next exhibition that is on show. For further info about the Centro de Arte Contemporaneo de Malaga, click here.

Pigsy's Secret is out as new show opens! /  by PIGSY

The Irish Times reports on PIGSY’s second Solo Art Exhibtion

Great write up in The Irish Times today about my forthcoming art show which is opening in Fumbally Exchange on 5th of Oct at 6pm

“He may design glorious light-filled extensions, classy conversions and one-off dream pads by day, but he’s also got dual identity, as street artist, Pigsy.

Of course these days, the term “street art” defines a style, rather than implying he’s out there after dark daubing on walls so consider McCoy’s work in the vein of the type of street art shown in Dublin’s KEMP Gallery”

"Nostalgia's Not What It Was" Opening Night @ Fumbally Exchange 5th Oct 2017 /  by PIGSY

PIGSY Solo Exhibition in Fumbally Exchange, Dublin City

“Nostalgia’s Not What it Was” by PIGSY

My solo exhibition "Nostalgia's not what it was" opens on 5th of October 2017 in The Fumbally Exchange in Dame Lane, Dublin 2 at 6-9pm.

Running for 4 days and curated by Kemp of The Kemp Gallery, my exhibition gives you the opportunity to view my work in different settings including a fun "Street Night" on Friday 6-9pm with a DJ and premium craft beers which are provided by Dublin based brewery Hope Beer. 

Additionally the show will be open 10am - 9pm Thursday to Saturday and also Sunday 11am- 4pm, 5th to 8th of October 2017.

Email pigsy.art@gmail.com for further info or to get on the list for the opening party or street night.

When: Thursday, 5th of October 6-9pm

Where: Fumbally Exchange, 5 Dame Lane, Dublin City

Email: pigsy.art@gmail.com 

See you there!

 

 

The Kemp Gallery @ Gallery X /  by PIGSY

Kemp & Gallery X

The KEMP Gallery has announced it's return and relocation to 65 South William Street, Dublin 2, in a space that will be shared with their new host - GalleryX. 

GalleryX is a new player in Dublin's gallery scene, specialising in figurative and surrealist art, "so the potential synergy attained by working out of the same premises was impossible to refuse" explained curator Kemp.

The KEMP Gallery @ GalleryX intends to continue showcasing urban/street art to the Irish public and looks forward to the continued love and support of their sponsors, art fans, family and friends.

MAY Exhibition - The KEMP Gallery @ GalleryX will be kicking off the new arrangement on May 11th with a new exhibition by the much heralded Shane Sutton (www.shanesutton.com). 

2017 Schedule - A further 3 exhibitions are planned for the calendar year, including brand new work from curator KEMP in late September. 

This is very much a WATCH THIS SPACE situation and I for one am very excited to what comes of this new collaboration.

Good Luck to The Kemp Gallery @ Gallery X!

Peggy Guggenheim Art Collection Venice Italy /  by PIGSY

A visit to Peggy Guggenheim’s Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, Venice

Day one of our Venice trip was for Architecture while day two was for art.

We had an early breakfast and made our way to Palazzo Venier dei Leoni where Peggy Guggenheim lived and is now a museum.

There was a large queue when we arrived at 9.30am, even though the museum doesn't open until 10am. When it did open, it took a long time to process tickets and we got in at about 10.20am. The entrance fee is €15 and we paid an additional €7 for an audio tour.

Peggy Guggenheim: Art Collector, Supporter and Patron of Living Artists

Peggy Guggenheim is one of the most famous supporters and art collectors of modern art. She brought so many young artists to the attention of the world and without her support who knows what the art world would look like today. Samuel Beckett had told Peggy that one must support artists and it is best to buy paintings from living artists. Guggenheim certainly took this on board with one of her most famous painters that she collected being Jackson Pollock. 

Guggenheim’s private collection is stunning and includes works by all of the modern 20th century art masters like Picasso, Mondrian, Kandinsky, Ernst, Chagar, Kli, Miró, Pollock, Brown Cousy, Dali, Magritte and Bacon

A lady dressed in white stands in front of a Jackson pollock drip painting on permanent exhibition in peggy guggeneheim museum in Venice Italy

My blog musings won't do the collection any justice (it really is something you must go and see yourself) so to that end I give you this Jackson Pollock picture that I photographed in the Peggy Guggenheim museum.

Not only is this an incredible permant exhibition of art, the setting is fairly sensational too. It’s my number one must-visit attraction while you are visiting Venice.

Tips for visiting Peggy Guggenheim’s Palazzo Venier dei Leoni in Venice

  • Arrive early before the ticket line builds up (if you haven’t bought tickets online)

  • Probably best to buy tickets online from the official Peggy Guggenheim website when making a plan to visit

  • Buy the audio guide

  • Note the closing times, and make sure you give yourself at the very least 90 mins to 2 hours + to see everything before the museum closes

  • Plan your visit: check out the website to see what temporary exhibitions are on view and make sure you go see these aswell as the permanent exhibitions

  • Some of the rooms can be very busy so leave the backpack in the hotel

  • Nasher Sculpture Gardens are the area around the museum - make sure you have time to visit them too.

  • Prepare to be wowed!

Peggy Guggenheim Museum Location & contact details:

Palazzo Venier dei Leoni
Dorsoduro 701
I-30123 Venice

tel: +39 041 2405 411
e-mail: info@guggenheim-venice.it

Architectural Tour of Venice

To see more of my Venice travels, click my previous blog to read about the Venice Architectural tour that I did where I visited the works of Architect Carlo Scarpa

Gormley's Contemporary Editions /  by PIGSY

Gormley’s Art Dublin

Gormley's Contemporary Editions exhibition opened on March 2nd 2017 and is running until 22nd of March.

I was very interested in attending as there were some big name artists in the exhibition, including Banksy, Hirst, Warhol and my favourite Basquiat.

Years ago I saw the most amazing Warhol exhibition, in IMMA, which included his silver clouds, so I couldn't wait to get up close to his work again.

 

Here's a few pics from my 2nd visit. I went to the opening and it was packed so it was nice to come back another time when it was quiet and less busy.

This was a wonderful collection of modern artist's work in one space and was a must see. Click on to the Gormley's website to see all of the amazing pieces they have for sale.