The Giacometti — A family of creators

Opening 3 July 2020, Fondation Maeght presents The Giacometti: a family of creators, a unique exhibition highlighting the multifaceted creativity of the famous Giacometti family: an artistic dynasty of painters, sculptors and architects. The exhibition takes as its starting point Alberto Giacometti - the most famous member of the family, whose emblematic, threadlike sculptures are recognised worldwide – showcasing his work alongside that of his father Giovanni and his cousin, Augusto, both major figures in Swiss painting at the start of the 20th century; as well as his two brothers, Diego, a talented sculptor and designer, and Bruno, renowned for his contributions to post-war Swiss architecture.

Bringing together the Giacometti family’s work for the first time in France, the exhibition offers audiences the opportunity to discover the talent and artistic influence of each member of this remarkable family in their respective fields. It explores their place in 20th century art history, their inter-family relationships and the enduring influence of Stampa, the hamlet in the Val Bregaglia (Bergell Valley) in Switzerland, that was their home. Approximately thirty major sculptures and drawings from Fondation Maeght’s collection will be exhibited, alongside paintings, films, archived photographs and objects relating to the five artists. The exhibition includes loans from museum collections such as the Bündner Kunstmuseum in Chur (Switzerland), the MASI in Lugano (Switzerland), Kunstmuseum in Basel (Switzerland), the Giacometti Foundation (France) and Musée d’Orsay (France).

“Of course, everyone knows Alberto - but for once, I wanted to show the work of all five members of this gifted and creative family. By showing them all together, I hope that the talents of Giovanni, Augusto, Diego and Bruno will also be recognized.” Peter Knapp.