Alex Katz, Eric Fischl, and the Beach SceneArt of the Americas Building, Level 3
July 24, 2010–November 28, 2010
The figure and portraiture are central to the art of American realist painters Alex Katz (b. 1927) and Eric Fischl (b. 1948). Both artists are renowned for often monumental canvases that depict family members and well-to-do friends, including prominent artists, intellectuals, and actors in fashionable locations. Many of their modern-day conversation pieces, including Katz's Round Hill and Fischl's St. Barts Ralph's 70thare beach scenes. In celebration of summer and the inaugural presentation of these paintings at LACMA, this installation includes a selection of relevant works from the permanent collection and highlights the endlessly suggestive setting of the beach.
July 24, 2010–November 28, 2010
The figure and portraiture are central to the art of American realist painters Alex Katz (b. 1927) and Eric Fischl (b. 1948). Both artists are renowned for often monumental canvases that depict family members and well-to-do friends, including prominent artists, intellectuals, and actors in fashionable locations. Many of their modern-day conversation pieces, including Katz's Round Hill and Fischl's St. Barts Ralph's 70thare beach scenes. In celebration of summer and the inaugural presentation of these paintings at LACMA, this installation includes a selection of relevant works from the permanent collection and highlights the endlessly suggestive setting of the beach.
Curated by Austen Bailly, Associate Curator, American Art.
Saint Barts Ralph's 70th, 2009, Oil on Linen, 96 x108 inches, © Eric Fischl 2009
