Alberto Giacometti Annette debout, c. 1954 Bronze © Succession Alberto Giacometti / ADAGP, Paris, 2022
Giacometti From Life opens at the National Gallery of Ireland on April 9. This landmark exhibition, the first Giacometti show at our National Gallery, focuses on the close relationships with the friends and family members who modelled for him, like his wife Annette above. It offers a rare opportunity to see more than 50 works by the world renowned master including sculptures, paintings, and drawings. Among them is a 1922 oil on canvas by Alberto of a young Diego, his brother who became a celebrated sculptor/designer. Organised by the National Gallery of Ireland and the Fondation Giacometti it runs until September 4.
Alberto Giacometti – Diego debout dans le salon à Stampa, 1922 © Succession Alberto Giacometti / ADAGP, Paris, 2022