Renowned Surrealist artist Leonora Carrington has found a new representation with the prestigious Almine Rech Gallery. The gallery, now the exclusive partner of the Consejo Leonora Carrington in France, will provide its extensive global network--spanning cities such as Paris, London, Shanghai, and New York--with access to Carrington's enchanting paintings and sculptures, which have solidified her status within the Surrealist movement.
This collaboration will kick off with the unveiling of a bronze sculpture, a piece created from a life model in 2010, at Art Basel this June. Following this presentation, a solo exhibition will be held at the gallery's Paris Turenne location in September. This exhibition, organized in partnership with the Consejo Leonora Carrington, founded by Carrington's son, Pablo Weisz Carrington, along with the art advisory firm Rossogranada, aims to provide an insightful introduction to Carrington's diverse artistic practice, showcasing a variety of her paintings, drawings, sculptures, tapestries, and writings.
The bronze sculptures set to be featured at Art Basel are anticipated to draw significant attention. Carrington, who passed away in 2011, dedicated the last 17 years of her life to crafting bronze figures and masks that brought her imaginative visions to life. One notable work, La Hija del Minotauro (The Minotaur's Daughter, 2010), exemplifies this transformation and is inspired by her 1953 painting And Then We Saw the Daughter of the Minotaur, a celebrated piece in the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Carrington's artistic output was vast, encompassing various forms, including a children's book titled The Milk of Dreams. Recently, her sculptural works have garnered increased institutional recognition in both the United States and Europe. A selection of her bronze artworks and jewelry is currently exhibited at L'Space Gallery in New York, in collaboration with the Consejo Leonora Carrington.
Almine Rech emphasizes Carrington's deep interest in mythology--particularly Celtic themes--and the occult, as well as her exploration of the dreamlike subconscious, which aligns her with her Surrealist contemporaries. Her journey began with a pivotal visit to the International Surrealist Exhibition in London in 1936, where she encountered the works of Max Ernst and other influential artists.
As the latest steward of Carrington's legacy, Almine Rech is committed to presenting her story authentically. "Leonora Carrington is frequently viewed through the lens of Surrealism, yet her remarkable independence is what truly sets her apart," stated Almine Rech. "She effortlessly navigated various mediums, never confining herself to a single category. Her works reveal not just an exceptional artist but a unique individual who boldly defied the conventional roles assigned to women in the arts."
