Copenhagen Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek exhibit celebrates painting as art formNovember 26, 2015 - 14:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - This winter’s exhibition at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek celebrates painting as an art form – directly, openly and stripped of any framing devices and narratives. Quite literally, too: a special range of selected French masterpieces are exhibited without their lovely, heavy golden frames in settings that focus attention on the art itself and on its key quality: its ability to invite contemplation, Art Daily said. Traditionally, frames have served as dividers that set up a boundary between the pictorial space and the space occupied by the spectator. PAINT rips van Gogh, Cézanne, Degas, Courbet, Rousseau, Manet, Sisley and Monet out of their frames. Freed from the clear-cut boundaries provided by the frame, the masterpieces presented in this exhibition take on new and unexpected qualities. A simple, but effective device – and the exhibition makes the most of it by not only giving the paintings plenty of space to breathe, but the visitors, too. Behind the frame Without the frames the canvases and their subjects appear exactly as they were when the artists stopped working on them. Their brushstrokes, hatchings and layers of pigment are revealed to us in new ways, unveiling more of the creative process behind the painting. PAINT delves under the skin of nine selected masterpieces, offering rare insights into their hidden aspects; insights of the kind usually reserved for conservators and art historians. Undisturbed PAINT prompts contemplation by offering plenty of space, time and quiet calm for the works and visitors alike – thereby allowing the sensuous qualities of each painting to emerge with even greater clarity. Our focus is shifted away from traditional concerns such as chronology, theme and narrative to home in on the basic forms of each work’s appearance and inception. PAINT not only challenges the visitors, but also the Glyptotek institution itself as it asks what is most important in an exhibition context: the perceptions held by art, history, the museum or the visitor? With the Salon next door PAINT extends across no less than two floors of the Glyptotek. Things look very different on the third floor, where the Glyptotek’s collection of French art is on display in an all-new temporary rehang. Here you will find pictures still in their frames, densely hung from floor to ceiling, interspersed by small sculptures: just as you would find art presented at the Salons of nineteenth-century France. Photo: Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |