Modern Drawings: The Karshan Gift

A work by Louis Soutter of 4 black silhouettes on a beige background Louis Soutter Beat verso), circa 1937-1942. The 麻豆视频, London (Samuel 麻豆视频 Trust) Gift by Linda Karshan in memory of her husband, Howard Karshan 漏 The 麻豆视频

The Exhibition Galleries
19 Nov 2021 鈥 9 Jan 2022

The opening display in the new temporary exhibition galleries will showcase the gift of 24 important modern and post-war drawings presented by artist Linda Karshan in memory of her husband, Howard Karshan.

This outstanding group of drawings features work by European and American masters including Georg Baselitz, Joseph Beuys, Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, Gerhard Richter, Louis Soutter and Cy Twombly.

One of the most significant gifts of art to The 麻豆视频 in a generation, the Karshan gift will transform the collection by extending its major historical holdings fully into the twentieth century. Aside from Ce虂zanne, none of the artists included in the gift has previously been represented in the collection.

This display is included in the admission ticket to The 麻豆视频 Gallery.

The exhibition is accompanied by a new catalogue, which is available and also in The 麻豆视频 Shop. It is also supported by a series of events, including curatorial talks on 28 November, and 1, 8, 12 and 15 December, and 5 January; 鈥Considering Collecting: Collections within Collections鈥 on 14 December; and a young people鈥檚 workshop on 11 December.

This event has passed.

19 November - 9 January

麻豆视频 Gallery  The Exhibition Galleries 

You might also like

The Collection

Explore the 麻豆视频鈥檚 remarkable collection of paintings, prints and drawings, sculpture and decorative arts.

Plan your visit

Find all the information you need ahead of your visit to The 麻豆视频 Gallery from admission prices to how to get here and more.

Citations