Whilst wandering through the cobblestone streets in Bruges, art was all around. In just a few short hours I stumbled upon a few sculptures and colorfully illustrated banners.
Carlos Mata // Absolute Art Gallery
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Museum Gallery XPO – Salvador Dali
In the heart of Bruges is an unexpected museum, the Museum Gallery XPO, dedicated to works by Surrealist artist Salvador Dali. In Museum Gallery XPO you can find Dali’s illustrations for Alice and Wonderland and The Old Man and the Sea. With his whimsical, yet sexual, nature of his works, Dali is one of the most celebrated artists from the Surrealist movement. Dali knew that he was something special. He once said ““I am an average painter. If I were to compare myself with Vermeer or Velasquez, I would have to describe myself as a real artistic disaster. If I compare myself with my contemporaries, than I am simply the best.” You can determine if you think he is “simply the best.”
Illustrations for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland // Salvador Dali
Illustrations for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland // Salvador Dali
Illustrations for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland // Salvador Dali
Frank Brangwyn 1867-1956
Fishermen at sea in a squall // Frank Brangwyn // Oil painting // 1908
On view in the Arentshuis museum in Bruges, Belgium is the show Frank Brangwyn 1867-1956. A British artist, Frank Brangwyn, known for his use of color and people filled scenes, is featured. These are three of my favorite works by Brandgwyn that are hanging in the Arentshuis.
The Slave Market // Frank Brangwyn // Tempera // 1920-1921
The Afflicted Ones // Frank Brangwyn // Tempera // 1923
Eight Volumes of Fantasy
Utopia // Maryam Najd // Oil on canvas // 2016
In the Groeningemuseum, known for Flemish Primitive Art, is the contemporary exhibition Eight Volumes of Fantasy by artist Maryam Najd. Inspired by the Eight Books written by Sohrab Sepehri, this show provides commentary on the current media coverage of the refugees in comparison to Najd’s perspective of the situation.
Dead Flowers // Maryam Najd // Oil on canvas // 2016
Mediterranean blanket 1 // Maryam Najd // Oil on canvas // 2016
(L) Lady and the man of Sorrows I & Lady and the man of Sorrows II // Maryam Najd // Oil on canvas // 2016 (R) Master Dolorosa and the Man of Sorros // Copy after Simon Marmion // Oil on panel // 1475-1499
Monochrome Series No. X-Gold (diptych) // Maryam Najd // Oil on canvas // 2016
Luc Peire 100
Abstract works by Luc Peire are currently on view at Arentshuis in Bruges, Belgium. It is no coincidence that this exhibition corresponds with the 100 year anniversary of the artist. Pierre is known for his use of vertical lines and the works on view are part of the Groeningemuseum’s collection.
