Le Corbusier
Marc Chagall
Franz Marc
Andre Breton
Henri Matisse
Marcel Duchamp
Meret Oppenheim
Giorgio de Chirico
Pablo Picasso
Max Ernst
Ulrich Ruckriem
Gilbert & George
Antoni Tapies
Erich Heckel
Jean Tinguely
Asger Jorn
Cy Twombly
Wassily Kandinsky
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Paul Klee
Roland Nachtigaller
Thomas Niemeyer
Portfolio Works from Matisse to Twombly from the Marzona Collection. At the threshold to the 20th century artists began to experiment with work series, variations and narratives. With over 40 high-calibre, and occasionally rare portfolios and artist editions the exhibition offers a fascinating tour through the history of art in the last 100 years.
Curators: Roland Nachtigäller (Marta Herford), Dr. Thomas Niemeyer (Marta Herford)
At the threshold to the 20th century art began to discover numerous new options for the wider
distribution of images. Traditional artisan techniques such as wood engraving, copper engraving
and lithography were refined and advanced. They were joined by modern technologies for print
and reproduction such as photography and offset, which, thanks to numbering and signature
achieved a value almost on a par with the original. Yet not only the individual image gained new
forms of expression. Increasingly, artists began to experiment with work series, variations and
narratives, often in collaboration with authors. As a result, a wealthy culture of artistic publications
emerged, which as original prints in exclusive limited editions and precisely in a highly personal,
indeed private handling, develop an extraordinary impact.
With over 40 high-calibre, and occasionally rare portfolios and artist editions the exhibition on the
Lippold floor of Marta Herford offers a fascinating tour through the history of art in the last 100
years.
WITH PORTFOLIOS FROM:
Le Corbusier
Marc Chagall
Franz Marc
André Breton
Henri Matisse
Marcel Duchamp
Meret Oppenheim
Giorgio de Chirico
Pablo Picasso
Max Ernst
Ulrich Rückriem
Gilbert & George
Antoni Tàpies
Erich Heckel
Jean Tinguely
Asger Jorn
Cy Twombly
Wassily Kandinsky
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Paul Klee
and many more.
CATALOGUE: there will be a catalogue accompanying the exhibition.
GUIDED EXHIBITION TOURS: Sat, Sun und on bank holidays 12 a.m. and 3 p.m.
GUIDED EXHIBITION TOURS BY THE CURATORS: Tue 4 p.m.
CULTURE PARTNER: WDR3.
MEDIA PARTNER: Neue Westfälische, Westfalenblatt.
PRESS OFFICE:
Sabine Weichel phone: +49.5221.994430-27, fax: +49.5221.994430-18, email: presse@marta-herford.de
Press preview: Thursday, 19 May 2011, 11 a.m.
Opening: Sunday, 22 May 2011, 11.30 p.m. – admission free till 1 p.m.
Marta Herford, Goebenstrasse 4-10, 32052 Herford
OPENING HOURS: 11 – 18.00 Tue-Sun and bank holidays, 1st Wed/month 11 – 21.00
ADMISSION FEES: Adults 7 Euro, concessions 4,50 Euro, children under the age of 10 free of charge,
pupils & students Tues after 4pm free of charge, Marta members free of charge, families 15 Euro,
groups (10 or more people) 4,50 Euro per person, school parties (from 6th grade) 1,50 Euro per
pupil, free admission for 3 accompanying persons.