Modigliani: Beyond The Myth

Amedeo Modigliani (1884–1920) was the quintessential bohemian artist in early 20th-century Paris. Though a serious and gifted painter and sculptor, Modigliani’s legendary lifestyle has often overshadowed his work. This exhibition moves beyond the myth surrounding Modigliani to probe the rich cultural and religious heritage that informed the Italian-Jewish artist’s work and inspired his singular style. The Phillips Collection is the final destination for this acclaimed exhibition, with nearly 100 paintings, sculptures, and drawings on loan from U.S. and international collections—including 25 works exclusive to this presentation.

Modigliani reveals the artist’s lasting contribution to European modernism and portraiture. The exhibition features an impressive selection of his striking portraits, from members of the Parisian avant-garde to his lovers, friends, and everyday people. Rare examples of Modigliani’s work are given special focus, including drawings of the caryatid, his crouching female support figure derived from architecture, and five extraordinary stone head sculptures. Forty-six works on paper, 18 of which are unique to the Phillips, offer the chance to explore the vital role drawing played in the artist’s development.

Organized by The Jewish Museum in New York and made possible by the Jerome L. Greene Foundation, the exhibition was granted an indemnity by the Federal Council on the Arts and Humanities. Support for the exhibition’s presentation at the Phillips was provided by Trish and George Vradenburg and the Vradenburg Foundation. Additional funding came from the Zickler Family Foundation and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Rutherfoord, Jr.

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Modigliani: Beyond The Myth
Amedeo Modigliani