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Springtime Art Adventures: Where to Go for the Best Exhibitions in April 2023
April is a month of new beginnings and the perfect time to indulge in some art appreciation. As the weather warms up and nature comes to life, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore some of the latest art exhibitions that are taking place in Europe. From contemporary to classical, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the top art exhibitions happening in April 2023 and explore why they’re worth checking out. So, grab your calendar and let’s dive into the world of art!
Joan Miró – Frau vor der Sonne | Fundació Joan Miró, Barcelona | Foto: Jaume Blassi © Successió Miró / 2022, ProLitteris, Zurich
"Joan Miró – Neue Horizonte" at the Zentrum Paul Klee, Bern (Switzerland) | until May 7, 2023
A journey through the unknown oeuvre of the master: Joan MirĂł was an artist known for his colourful surrealist dream worlds. But from 1956, when he finally moved into his own large studio in Palma de Mallorca, the Catalan artist expanded his concept of painting in a hitherto unknown way. He began to question all his previous work, to revise early works or to resume work on unfinished works. This moment of self-criticism and new beginnings formed the starting point for the exhibition, which is now on show in Switzerland for the first time. From then on, MirĂł felt that conventional painting at the easel was a restriction and sought new forms of expression. For example, he “painted” with fire and scissors instead of a brush, extended his technique to textiles or painted over classical paintings bought at the flea market with impulsive brushstrokes. The exhibition comprises a total of 74 works, mainly from the late 1960s, the 1970s and the early 1980s. The works are on view in Switzerland for the first time and offer a fascinating insight into the unknown oeuvre of the master.
"CHRONORAMA. Photographic Treasures of the 20th Century" – Pinault Collection at Palazzo Grassi, Venice (Italy) | March 12, 2023 until January 7, 2024
“Chronorama: Photographic Treasures of the 20th Century” is the Pinault Collection’s latest exhibition, featuring over 400 photographic masterpieces from the CondĂ© Nast archives. The collection includes works by more than 150 international artists and illustrators, showcasing their contributions to iconic publications such as Vogue and Vanity Fair. The exhibition also features a contemporary project called Chronorama Redux, presenting works by four talented artists. The Pinault Collection invites visitors to explore the exhibition with renewed vision, question our relationship with time and images, and share in the evidence of the past.
JACK ROBINSON, Actress and Singer Melba Moore, 1971, Vogue © Condé Nast
“Basquiat Ă— Warhol. Painting Four Hands” at Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris (France) | April 5 until August 28, 2023
The Fondation Louis Vuitton is unveiling an exhibition celebrating the partnership of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol. The exhibition showcases their collaborative works from 1984 to 1985, including 160 paintings. The display includes over 80 collaborative works, individual pieces, and works from other significant contributors of the downtown New York art scene. The exhibition will also feature photos, such as the famous “Boxing Gloves” series by Michael Halsband. Curated by Dieter Buchhart and Anna Karina Hofbauer, this exhibition builds on the success of the 2018 Basquiat x Warhol exhibition, which drew in 700,000 visitors.
Exhibition View of “Basquiat x Warhol, Painting Four Hands”, Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris | © Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat Licensed by Artestar, New York, 2023 | © The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / Licensed by ADAGP, Paris | © Fondation Louis Vuitton / Marc Domage
Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, 6.99, 1985 | Nicola Erni Collection Photo: © Reto Pedrini Photography | © The Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New-York | © The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / Licensed by ADAGP, Paris 2023Â
Margaret & Christine Wertheim, Baden-Baden Satellite Reef aus dem Crochet Coral Reef Projekt, 2021/22, Wolle, diverse Natur- und Kunstfasern, Plastik auf Holzplatte, Detail; Foto: Nickolay Kazakov, Museum Frieder Burda, Baden-Baden
"1,5 Grad" at Kunsthalle Mannheim, Mannheim (Deutschland) | April 7 until October 8, 2023
Plants as data repositories, algae as energy carriers and microorganisms as empathic interlocutors – these and other fascinating topics are the focus of the exhibition project “1.5 degrees”. The exhibition impressively shows how complex the connections between humans, nature and technology are and how the climate crisis affects all areas of life. The exhibition extends in the form of individual fragments across all floors of the Kunsthalle and even onto the exhibition grounds of the Federal Horticultural Show Mannheim 2023, covering a wide variety of topics such as artistic forms of activism, the importance of animal-human relationships or the connection between art, science and technology.
Lead photo: Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, OP OP, 1984-1985 | Collection Bischofberger, Männedorf-Zurich, Suisse | © The Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New-York. | © The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / Licensed by ADAGP, Paris 2023
