Francis Alys
dal 1/5/2009 al 19/9/2009
Segnalato da
1/5/2009
Francis Alys
National Portrait Gallery, London
Fabiola
Organised by Dia Art Foundation
Created by the internationally acclaimed artist Francis Alÿs, Fabiola is an installation of hundreds of portraits of a fourth-century Christian saint. These portraits, including paintings,embroidery and miniatures, are all versions of the same nineteenth-century original, and were gathered by the artist from flea markets, antique shops, and private collections. This is a fascinating exploration of a portrait that has become an icon.
Image: Francis Alÿs: Fabiola
Installation view.
© National Portrait Gallery, London
National Portrait Gallery - Room 41
st Martin's Place - London
Opening hours Saturday - Wednesday 10.00 - 18.00 Closure commences at 17.50
Thursdays and Fridays until 21.00 Closure commences at 20.50
Admission is free