Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig, art historians and esteemed figures in the realm of German art collecting, have left an indelible mark on the global art landscape with their unparalleled generosity and profound dedication to cultural exchange. In the year 1995, they visited China for three times, learning about Chinese culture, and in the following year of 1996, they donated an extraordinary collection of 89 international artworks, comprising a total of 117 exquisite pieces, to the National Art Museum of China. This magnanimous donation not only enriched the museum's holdings but also forged a vital link between Chinese and international art, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the diversity of artistic expressions across borders. The exhibition that showcases these timeless treasures here is a testament to the enduring legacy of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig. It invites visitors on a captivating journey through the annals of modern art, where each artwork serves as a portal into a unique historical moment, imbued with artistic merit and historical weight. Over fifty art pieces have been meticulously selected and curated, showcasing the mastery of renowned artists like Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and David Hockney, etc., whose names resonate as titans in the art history.

 

The Guangdong Museum of Art has always been upholding the mission of displaying and promoting important works of art from all over the world, and has been actively promoting in-depth exchanges between Chinese and foreign art and culture through a rich variety of exhibition activities. This exhibition of the precious art collection donated by Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig to the National Art Museum of China aims to present the audience with the diversity and profound connotations of art, expecting that the audience will be able to draw spiritual and cultural nourishment from this rich artistic context, and feel the outstanding charm of world-class art and the significance of cross-cultural dialogue.

 

▲Man with A Pipe

Pablo Picasso ( Spain)

Oil on canvas 

130×97cm 1969

 

 

▲Foot Soldier with A Bird 

Pablo Picasso （ Spain）

Oil on canvas 

146cm×114cm 1972

 

▲Cubist Still Life with Lemons 

Roy Lichtenstein（USA）（ 1923—1997 ）

Oil on canvas 

228.6cm×172.7cm 1975

 

▲Portrait of Peter Ludwig

Andy Warhol (USA)

screen printing 

105cm×105cm 1980年 on linen

 

▲Atlantic Crossing 

David Hockney (UK)

Oil on canvas 

183cm×183cm 1965

 

▲Sviatoslav Richter is Playing 

Дмитрий Дмитри евич Жилинский ( Russia )

Tempera on Board 

200cm×150cm 1984

 

 

▲Eifel Landscape, Hubbelrath  (Dawn) 

 Gerhard Richter ( Germany )

 Oil on canvas 

 150cm×200cm 1969

 

▲The Barber’s Tree

Jasper Johns (USA)

Wax and oil on canvas

87cm×138cm 1976

 

▲Picture 6

Georg Baselitz （Germany）

on canvas 

285cm×457cm 1991