Exhibition : Hyperrealism Sculpture

22/11/2019 h 02/08/2020 F Rajouter au calendrier 2019-11-22 2020-08-02 Europe/London Exhibition : Hyperrealism Sculpture "Hyperrealism" is an art movement that began in the United States in the 1970s. Shunning abstraction, the hyperrealist artist seeks to achieve a meticulous representation of nature, to the point that observers sometimes wonder if they are in the presence of living bodies. The works are sometimes amusing, sometimes disturbing, but always meaningful. With a selection of some forty hyperrealist sculptures by leading international artists (Paul McCarthy, George Segal, Ron Mueck, Maurizio Cattelan, Berlinde De Bruyckere, Duane Hanson, Carole Feuerman, John De Andrea, and others) the exhibition “Ceci n’est pas un corps. Hyperrealism – Sculpture” will illustrate the evolution of the human figure in the works of hyperrealist sculptors from the 1970s to the present day. The selection will highlight different key issues in this approach to figurative realism and show how our perception of the human body has continuously evolved. Practical informations : When ? Tuesday to Friday from 9:30am to 6 pm and in the weekends from 10am to 6pm How much ? €15/adult; 13€/senior (65+) ; 8€/child (6-18) and student ; 0€/child (-6 years) La Boverie, Parc de la Boverie 3 4020 Liège La Boverie

“Hyperrealism” is an art movement that began in the United States in the 1970s. Shunning abstraction, the hyperrealist artist seeks to achieve a meticulous representation of nature, to the point that observers sometimes wonder if they are in the presence of living bodies. The works are sometimes amusing, sometimes disturbing, but always meaningful.

With a selection of some forty hyperrealist sculptures by leading international artists (Paul McCarthy, George Segal, Ron Mueck, Maurizio Cattelan, Berlinde De Bruyckere, Duane Hanson, Carole Feuerman, John De Andrea, and others) the exhibition “Ceci n’est pas un corps. Hyperrealism – Sculpture” will illustrate the evolution of the human figure in the works of hyperrealist sculptors from the 1970s to the present day. The selection will highlight different key issues in this approach to figurative realism and show how our perception of the human body has continuously evolved.

Practical informations :

When ? Tuesday to Friday from 9:30am to 6 pm and in the weekends from 10am to 6pm
How much ? €15/adult; 13€/senior (65+) ; 8€/child (6-18) and student ; 0€/child (-6 years)

La Boverie

A showcase of contemporary creation and various cultural projects

A new figurehead of cultural dynamics in the Liège Metropolis, the Boverie Museum aims to become a showcase for contemporary creation and various cultural projects, as well as the richness of historical collections.

The artistic project of La Boverie thus offers both a program of international exhibitions and a new showcase for the permanent collections of the City of Liège.

The Louvre Museum, the City of Liège and the museum of La Boverie collaborate in the framework of an exceptional partnership and first of its kind in Europe.

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In the heart of lush greenery, the La Boverie museum is both a museum of Fine Arts and an exhibition center of international renown! This indispensable place in the city of Liège offers many tours and events.

Group booking: +32. (0) 4.221.93.03 – reservation.tourisme@liege.be

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The reception and mediation of vulnerable people (hard of hearing, visually impaired, etc.) is one of the most important spearheads of the museum, which wants to be open to everyone. Guided tours and mediation tools adapted to these target groups were developed by the mediation service. The museum is fully accessible for people with reduced mobility. Contact the museum directly for further information.

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Awakening and awareness of the arts are the core of the educational service’s concerns. The museum is a real place for experiments and offers direct contact with the artworks; it is also fertile ground for a unique experience of discoveries. Visits to the museum are offered to your classes from kindergarten to higher education, in the form of active tours or discovery workshops, in connection with the curricula of the different levels.

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