Tom Hunter’s work ‘Woman Reading Possession Order’, goes on show at the Atenuem, Finland’s National Gallery of Art
18 June – 20 September 2020
Atenuem Inspiration, Contemporary Art & Classics
How have international contemporary artists been inspired by the classics of European art? And why is it these works, in particular, that have become known around the world? Inspiration presents art that draws inspiration from iconic masterpieces, created by today’s most interesting artists. These include Marina Abramović, Jake & Dinos Chapman, Nancy Fouts, Mark Karasick, Ola Kolehmainen, Jeff Koons, Joseph Kosuth, Sara Masüger and Yinka Shonibare CBE.
Tom Hunter ‘Woman Reading Possession Order’
Works by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Rembrandt and other masters continue to inspire contemporary artists to this day. The artists featured in the exhibition include Marina Abramović, Jake and Dinos Chapman, Mat Collishaw, Nancy Fouts, Tom Hunter, Mark Karasick, Jeff Koons, Joseph Kosuth, Wolfe von Lenkiewicz, Heikki Marila, Sara Masüger, Jarmo Mäkilä, Aurora Reinhard, Jenny Saville, Yinka Shonibare CBE, Gavin Turk and Koen Vanmechelen.
This exhibition was originally on show at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm in spring 2020, and its main curators are Susanna Pettersson and James Putnam. At the Ateneum Art Museum, the exhibition is curated by the museum director, Marja Sakari, and the chief curator, Sointu Fritze.
OPENING HOURS
Opening hours from 2 June to 2 August 2020
Tue–Sun 11–18 | Mon closed
Kaivokatu 2,
00100
Helsinki,
Finland
+358 (0) 294 500 401
ainfo@ateneum.fi