Description

This exhibition sets out to find the places where creativity takes shape and where ideas are born: the artist’s studio.

The exhibition brings together more than 20 Magnum photographers and includes more than 80 photographic portraits of artists who created the history of art in the 20th century. In a series of revealing and characteristic images, artists such as Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo, Francis Bacon, and Yayoi Kusama can all be seen in their creative environment. This ranges from the cramped workshops of the Parisian avant-garde of the early 20th century, to the New York lofts of American pop artists, and the highly professional and spacious studios of international stars of the contemporary art market.

The photographs, taken by photographers such as Martin Parr, Inge Morath and Abbas, are the result of an attempt to capture the precise moments when the spark of creativity ignites and new ideas are born. Where Ideas Are Born pays homage not only to the artists themselves, but also to the transformative power of their creative spaces. Each photograph tells the story of unique encounters between artists and photographers, capturing intimate moments of creativity.

Whether you are an art enthusiast, a history buff, or someone who appreciates the art of photography, this exhibition is an opportunity to delve into the world of creativity and witness how art comes to life.

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