Gilden's Art Gallery unveils 'Muses'

For generations of artists the ‘Muses’ as they are known today in the context of art can be anything f rom an object to a place, but they remain rooted in and inspired by the original nine Greek Muses; who governed the spark of inspiration in the arts and sciences. In this diverse exhibition we explore the main themes or genres that have time and time again been the starting point for artists in the twentieth century. The ‘Muse’ transcends artistic movements, manifestos and eras, as we look at the source of inspiration. The exhibition is divided into six main categories. These subjects are Music and Dance; The Human figure; Mythology; Still-life; The Natural World and finally a nod to the original Greek Muses of the ancient world. Naturally, there are of course artworks where more than a single ‘Muse’ can be identified as the sources of inspiration overlap creating beautiful layers to experience art in a new light...

Marc Chagall (1887-1985)
Orpheus,  1969
Original Hand Signed and Numbered Lithograph in Colours
on Arches Wove Paper
48 x 59 cm. / 18.9 x 23 in. 
 

Pablo Piccasso (1881-1973)
Aubade, with a Woman in an Armchair, 1959
Original Hand Signed and Inscribed Linocut in Colours
on Arches Wove Paper 
62 x 75 cm. / 24.4 x 29.5 in.