Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts presents a monographic exhibition on life and creativity of Paul Klee (1879-1940).
It is for the first time such an exhibition will be held in Russia. The exposition timed to the 200th anniversary since establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and Switzerland presents more than 150 works. The visitors will see painting and graphic art works by created by Paul Klee in various periods of his life as well as unique artifacts, including herbarium compositions, tools and photos from Paul Klee’s art studio, and puppets that took part in improvised performances of the artist’s home theater.
Russian audience first time saw works by Paul Klee at the First Universal German Art Exhibition held in the State History Museum in 1924. After its completion two paintings The Doll (1923) and Masks on the Meadow (1923) were acquired by the State Museum of New Western Art.
The exhibition will be held till March 1, 2015.
Author: Vera Ivanova