January 24, 2025

Francis Picabia

Private Art Gallery Visit Series

January 23rd, 2025 @ Hauser & Wirth

Columbia alumni were welcomed by Hauser & Wirth gallery director Séverine Waelchli and her assistant Teresa Hantke for a private guided tour of the late works by French Dada artist Francis Picabia (1879, Paris - 1953, Paris).

When considering the many styles that Picabia painted in, observers have described his career as “shape-shifting” or “kaleidoscopic”. After experimenting with Impressionism and Pointillism, Picabia became associated with Cubism. His highly abstract planar compositions were colourful and rich in contrasts. He was one of the early major figures of the Dada movement in the United States and in France before denouncing it in 1921. He was later briefly associated with Surrealism, but would soon turn his back on the art establishment.

This exhibition, which contains over 40 works by the artist, will travel to Hauser & Wirth’s New York, 22nd Street gallery from 1 May – 25 July 2025.

The visit included a champagne reception in the collector’s lounge.

Francis Picabia

Symbole (Symbol), 1950

Francis Picabia

Francis Picabia

Francis Picabia

Francis Picabia

Francis Picabia

Francis Picabia


ABOUT THE SERIES

Many art enthusiasts among our alumni have expressed a desire to explore contemporary art and understand the process of building an art collection, often wondering, “Where do I even begin?”

This series was created to address these questions and more. Each visit includes a guided tour led by an artist or curator, followed by a discussion at a Paris art gallery. It provides a unique opportunity for alumni and galleries to connect, fostering meaningful relationships around the world of contemporary art.

 

Posted by Victor Schaub Wong ’91 GSAPP

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