Karen Serres Livres

Focusing on the pivotal role of Samuel Courtauld in the world of Impressionism, this exhibition highlights his remarkable collection, showcased in Paris for the first time in over sixty years. Courtauld amassed iconic pieces from major artists like Renoir, Manet, Gauguin, and Van Gogh, and his devotion to Cézanne is particularly noted. The accompanying catalogue offers new insights into Courtauld's personality, collecting strategies, and philanthropic efforts, while situating him within the broader context of contemporary collectors. The exhibition features nearly a hundred works, providing a comprehensive view of this extraordinary collection.

The Courtauld is one of the United Kingdom's great art collections. This elegant book is a curated selection of its highlights, accompanied by lively commentaries.

The newest edition in the encyclopedic series documenting accomplished British abstract painter Bridget Riley s exceptional career, Learning from Seurat is a petite but informative publication exploring the early influence of historical artists on her work. Accompanying Riley s show at the noted Courtauld Gallery, London (2015 16), the catalog focuses on her seminal encounter in 1959 with Georges Seurat s painting The Bridge at Courbevoie (1886 87). Riley gained a new understanding of color and tone from this painting, which subsequently led to her first major works of pure abstraction in the early 1960s. Alongside full-color illustrations, the publication includes an introductory text by Courtauld curators Karen Serres and Barnaby Wright, an interview with the artist by critic Eric de Chassey, as well as two essays written by Riley that offer her insights on Seurat s importance to her own practice.

Focusing on the remarkable collection of Paul Gauguin at the Courtauld Gallery, this special Summer display showcases the most significant works by the Post-impressionist artist in the UK. Assembled by collector Samuel Courtauld, it features major paintings, works on paper, and one of only two marble sculptures by Gauguin. Additionally, the exhibition includes two important loaned pieces from Courtauld's private collection: "Martinique Landscape" and "Bathers at Tahiti," enriching the context of Gauguin's artistic legacy.

Accompanying an exhibition at the Courtauld Gallery, London, Frank Auerbach: The Charcoal Heads presents a remarkable series of hauntingly beautiful largescale drawings by the artist.