Magritte, o pintor-pensador subversivo que questionava o real

In Mayfair, the Gagosian gallery is hosting an exhibition titled "This Is Still Not a Pipe: The Afterlife of Magritte," showcasing the Belgian artist's mysterious and thought-provoking works. Organized in collaboration with the Fondation Magritte, the exhibition features paintings and sculptures from Magritte himself, as well as pieces by over forty artists influenced by him, including Vija Celmins, Yoko Ono, Ed Ruscha, and Betye Saar.

The gallery has curated an impressive collection of works, many of which were on loan from museums and private collections. One of the highlights of the exhibition is La Lampe philosophique, an autorretrato in which the artist's nose appears to disappear into a pipe. The exhibition, curated by Jasper Sharp and Bernard Lagrange, aims to present a significant artist with a museum-like ambition.

Magritte, who died in 1967, was known for his enigmatic and complex personality, often questioning the nature of reality and art. The exhibition includes works such as Les Fleurs du voyage (1926) and La Clef des songes (1935), both of which were shown in Magritte's first solo exhibition in Brussels in 1927 and 1936, respectively.

The curator emphasizes the importance of Magritte's writings, which reveal his introspective and complex nature. Magritte, who initially considered himself a writer, wrote extensively about his art and beliefs, often referring to the Surrealist movement and its emphasis on the irrational and subconscious. Despite being admired by contemporaries, Magritte only achieved success in his later years.