SEAN SCULLY. STORIES

In the organizer's words:

Sean Scully is one of the most important non-representational artists of our time. Scully's works are characterized by deep emotions as well as poetic and philosophical reflections on the human condition, experiences of loss and longing. On the occasion of his eightieth birthday, the Bucerius Kunst Forum is dedicating a comprehensive retrospective to the artist. The exhibition shows around 60 works from over six decades of his career. In addition to Scully's large-format paintings, works on paper, photographs and sculptures will also be presented.

Combined with stories and anecdotes about the individual works, the exhibition shows that despite its non-representational character, Scully's art is not unapproachable, but tells stories and awakens emotions and memories in the viewer. Visitors to the exhibition thus encounter childhood memories, experiences of key political events and impressions of the artist's travels. The combination of art and text opens up the possibility of experiencing non-representational painting, which is often perceived as difficult to access, through individual stories and thus finding a way in.

The exhibition takes visitors on a journey through the decades, illustrating how an artist's career changes as a result of personal strokes of fate, political developments and artistic trends.

Price information:

Regular: 12€ Reduced: 6€