"Henk Helmantel: A Contemporary Old Master" at Geneva Artvera's Gallery
For the first time in Switzerland, the realist Dutch painter Henk Helmantel chose the Artvera's Gallery in Geneva to exhibit his work. After a successful opening and a press conference by Dr. Harry Tupan, art historian, it's now your turn to discover his still lives and oil paintings in the Geneva Gallery.
Henk Helmantel at Artvera's Gallery
A big debut in Switzerland
About thirty masterpieces of Henk Helmantel are waiting for you at the heart of Geneva's old town. From the 60's until nowadays, the Groningue's painter doesn't hesitate in paying tribute to the techniques of artists he admires such as the Dutch Masters from the17th Century. For you to enjoy, some still lives, Medieval Churches and monasteries interiors. Good to know, in his still lives, the artist only paints some items from his personal collection : pottery, fabrics, safes, pewter utensils but also manuscripts and old books.
Floor Composition with apples, 1992, oil on panel, 122 X 161cm
As for the churches representations, they are showing the great devotion the artists has for Christianity.
If some of the masterpieces can seem traditional, they also are really modern thanks to beautiful contrasts and birds-eye views.
Still life with cherries, peaches and apricots, 1989, oil on panel, 31 x 48 cm
The Artvera's Gallery
Intimate atmosphere and subdued lights
Opened in 2007 and directed by Sofia Komarova, Artvera's is one of the prettiest Art Gallery's of Geneva, specializing in European and Russian masters of modern art. Its program has been distinguished by its museum-like approach. Among the famous artists exhibited at the Gallery, you can find Bonnard, Signac, Sisley and Vlaminck. In its 5,400 square, Artvera's also showcases noteworthy nationally and internationally established and emerging contemporary artists, to complement the stable of 20th Century Modern masters.
A big debut in Switzerland
About thirty masterpieces of Henk Helmantel are waiting for you at the heart of Geneva's old town. From the 60's until nowadays, the Groningue's painter doesn't hesitate in paying tribute to the techniques of artists he admires such as the Dutch Masters from the17th Century. For you to enjoy, some still lives, Medieval Churches and monasteries interiors. Good to know, in his still lives, the artist only paints some items from his personal collection : pottery, fabrics, safes, pewter utensils but also manuscripts and old books.
Floor Composition with apples, 1992, oil on panel, 122 X 161cm
As for the churches representations, they are showing the great devotion the artists has for Christianity.
If some of the masterpieces can seem traditional, they also are really modern thanks to beautiful contrasts and birds-eye views.
Still life with cherries, peaches and apricots, 1989, oil on panel, 31 x 48 cm
The Artvera's Gallery
Intimate atmosphere and subdued lights
Opened in 2007 and directed by Sofia Komarova, Artvera's is one of the prettiest Art Gallery's of Geneva, specializing in European and Russian masters of modern art. Its program has been distinguished by its museum-like approach. Among the famous artists exhibited at the Gallery, you can find Bonnard, Signac, Sisley and Vlaminck. In its 5,400 square, Artvera's also showcases noteworthy nationally and internationally established and emerging contemporary artists, to complement the stable of 20th Century Modern masters.
Octobre 2015
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