Works by contemporary artist Mona Hatoum and 20th century sculptor Alberto Giacometti are seen together for the first time in this ground-breaking exhibition, part of Encounters: Giacometti.
Mona Hatoum presents a mix of pre-existing and new artworks alongside her own selection of Alberto Giacometti’s sculptures, opening up connections and dialogues across generations. Integrating historic works by Giacometti within her own installations, Hatoum responds to Giacometti’s work, with a focus on the motif of the cage, themes of domestic and hostile environments, and how these spaces affect the viewer of the artworks.
Hatoum’s work often looks at issues of displacement, marginalisation, exclusion, and systems of social and political control. Alberto Giacometti is one of the most significant European sculptors of the 20th century, known for his distinctive, elongated sculptures which experiment with the human form.
This is the second of three exhibitions as part of Encounters: Giacometti, a series that brings together the practices of three contemporary artists known for their originality and ingenuity alongside historic works by the Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966).
Co-organised by the Barbican and the Fondation Giacometti
In partnership with the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, New Delhi
The Encounters: Giacometti series is generously supported by Blanca and Sunil Hirani, Cockayne Grants for the Arts, a Donor Advised Fund held at The Prism Charitable Trust, and Art Mentor Foundation Lucerne, with additional support from the Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation.
Encounters: Giacometti x Mona Hatoum is supported by the Bagri Foundation and Mandy Cawthorn Argenio as part of the Mona Hatoum Exhibition Circle, with additional support from White Cube.
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Artist Biographies
Mona Hatoum
Mona Hatoum's work deals with issues of displacement, marginalisation, exclusion and systems of social and political control.
Alberto Giacometti
Alberto Giacometti is one of the most significant European sculptors of the 20th century. He is known for his distinctive, elongated sculptures which experiment with the human form.
Access
Access
During the run of Encounters: Giacometti, we have a variety of access resources and information to help support your visit.
If you have any access requirements that you would like to discuss ahead of your visit, please email [email protected] or call 020 7101 1188 (Mon - Sun 10am-4pm).
Wheelchair Access
Encounters: Giacometti is accessible by the Main Centre Lifts to Level 2.
BSL, Audio Described & Relaxed Views
Communication Cards – Pre planning your journey
We have communication cards to help you find your way around the building. We have digital copies you can access and/or print at home as well as printed copies in the Centre available at our info desk on Level G. Please ask a member of staff if you need support locating your nearest pack.
Large Print Exhibition Text
We have large print guides of our exhibition text. These are available both digitally and printed. You can collect a printed version from our invigilator desk at the entrance of the gallery.
Level 2
Location
Level 2
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
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