“Francis Bacon: graphic works”, a new exhibition at the Francis Bacon MB Art Foundation
The exhibition examines the processes and tools used to produce Bacon's prints and illuminates the circumstances of the works' creation. Through a selection of engravings, it explores the recurrent themes that nourished the painter's imagination.
The first part of the exhibition shows the metal plates used to create some of the engravings, alongside the images that resulted from them.
The hang furthermore emphasises the importance of repeating images, a practice favoured by Bacon, which manifests itself in his graphic works in the principle of reproduction.
Through a selection of prints, the exhibition explores certain themes which were dear to the British painter. Bacon’s favoured themes, which encompass the human figure, bullfighting, Greek mythology and religious subjects, share a common characteristic: a marked interest in the human condition. The presentation of these graphic works therefore provides an opportunity to examine in depth the narratives which stem from these themes.
The display is also punctuated by photographs and working documents from the artist's various studios, as well as journals and folios that provide a better understanding of Bacon's approach to engraving.
To find out more about the exhibition.
Opening to the public:
The Francis Bacon MB Art Foundation offers tours to members of the public by appointment only. Free guided tours last approximately one and a half hours and take groups of up to six people. They take place every Tuesday and on the first Saturday of each month.
To book your visit, please contact the Foundation (Monday to Friday 10am-5pm):
Email: info@mbartfoundation.com
Tel.: (+377) 93 30 30 33
Based in Monaco, the Francis Bacon MB Art Foundation is a non-profit institution dedicating its activities and research to Francis Bacon’s art, life and creative process.
The MB Art collection encompasses over 3,500 items, including the largest collection of the artist’s early paintings and furniture. It also holds the most extensive collection of photographs of Francis Bacon and a unique archive of the painter’s working materials, books and documents, offering visitors and scholars an exceptional insight into the world of one of the leading artists of the twentieth century.