This will be an exciting summer at the Clark, full of new discoveries and wonderful opportunities to enjoy art both in our galleries and on our grounds, said Olivier Meslay, Hardymon Director of the Clark. From the fantastical objects created by sculptors Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne to the lively paintings and prints of Nikolai Astrup, we will be introducing audiences to artists who may not be familiar, but whose work is sure to engage and inspire new admirers. Our contemporary projects, Ground/work and Erin Shirreff: Remainders, also provide our audiences with new opportunities to explore the current work of some of the most exciting artists working today. And we round out our summer offerings with a look back at the masterful work of Albrecht Dürer and his abiding influence on generations of artists.
The Imaginative Sculptures of Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne Showcased In Summer Exhibition
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CLARK ART INSTITUTE PRESENTS GROUNDBREAKING EXHIBITION OF WORKS BY CLAUDE AND FRANÇOIS-XAVIER LALANNE
First American Art Museum Exhibition of the Noted Sculptors’ Work
in More than Forty Years Celebrates the Work of Les Lalanne
(Williamstown, Massachusetts) The first art museum exhibition in the United States in over forty years to consider the work of sculptors Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne will be shown at the Clark Art Institute May 8 through October 31, 2021.
Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne: Nature Transformed showcases twenty objects from across both artists’ long careers. The exhibition includes surreal and streamlined sculptures, dramatic and complex furniture, and a selection of Claude’s innovative flatware and jewelry. The Clark is the sole venue for the exhibition, which also marks the first museum presentation of the artists’ work since the 2019 death of Claude Lalanne.
Lalanne Carpe sculpture reels in $2.4M at Bonhams Modern Decorative Art + Design sale in New York
Carpe (Très Grande) by François-Xavier Lalanne. Sold for $2,430,313 (Estimate: $650,000-850,000).
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.- A monumental Lalanne sculpture, Carpe (Très Grande), achieved an impressive $2,430,313 at Bonhams Modern Decorative Art + Design Sale in New York on December 17. Conceived and cast in 2000, the work had an estimate of $650,000-850,000.
Bonhams Head of Modern Decorative Art and Design in New York, Benjamin Walker said: This is one of the largest works ever cast by Les Lalanne, and it perfectly encapsulated the playfulness that they were known for. François-Xavier was particularly famous for his exploration of Les Animalier themes, and Carpe (Très Grande) is an exceptional example of the elegant execution of his craft. Were thrilled that it achieved such an impressive result the highest price of any design work in the very busy New York Design week.
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