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| | Surface Tensions explores the achievements and legacy of Abstract Expressionism - one of the most important and influential art movements of the twentieth century. Abstract Expressionism emerged in America in the decades following the Second World War.
Surface Tensions will feature paintings by many of the leading artists associated with the movement including Barnett Newman, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Philip Guston and Mark Tobey. The exhibition will also showcase British artists' response to the achievements of the American painters through the inclusion of major paintings by Gillian Ayres, Alan Davie, Richard Smith and other leading British artists of the twentieth century. 
Mark Rothko, Untitled, c.1950-52 Tate London 2004 |
Works by contemporary artists such as James Hugonin and Shirazeh Houshiary show how Abstract Expressionism continues to influence art today.
Paintings in the exhibition will be displayed so as to focus on two different approaches in Abstract Expressionism.
In one of the Castle's state-of-the-art galleries, visitors will be able enjoy the vibrancy and energy of 'action painting'.
In the other, futons will provided for people to settle in and enjoy the more meditative and contemplative works of the 'colour-field artists'. Surface Tensions is supported by a range of events, talks and activities. And children will enjoy exploring the paintings for themselves with the help of specially devised 'lucky dip' cards and 'travelling labels'. |
