The best art exhibitions in Europe this autumn 1

The best art exhibitions in Europe this autumn 2

The best art exhibitions in Europe this autumn 3

From Hockney to Rembrandt: The best art exhibitions in Europe this autumn

Want to dive into the world of European art and culture this autumn, but aren't sure what's happening and what's worth seeing? We take care of everything.

Autumn is almost here, bringing with it cooler temperatures and longer nights. What better time to delve into the world of art that Europe has to offer?

We have meticulously selected a selection of the best exhibitions and art fairs on the continent, so you are well informed and don't miss a thing!

From the audacious performance art of Marina Abramović to the timeless masterpieces of Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, these shows are nothing short of unmissable.

"Edvard Munch - Magic of the North" at Berlinische Galerie (Berlin, Germany)

Edvard Munch - 'Red and White', 1899–1900MUNCH, Oslo / Halvor Bjørngård

We all know Edvard Munch for his iconic painting "The Scream", but his artistic impact went far beyond that masterpiece. The Norwegian artist challenged his contemporaries with the radical modernity of his paintings, especially in Berlin, where he exerted a great influence at the turn of the century. The next exhibition, to open at the Berlinische Galerie, intricately weaves the story of Munch's profound relationship with Berlin, told through a series of paintings, prints and photographs. During the period from 1892 to 1933, Munch participated in around 60 exhibitions in Berlin, proving that the city was one of the most important European meeting points in Munch's career. The exhibition features around 80 masterpieces by Edvard Munch, as well as works by other artists such as Walter Leistikow and Akseli Gallen-Kallela.

Edvard Munch - Magic of the North" opens on September 15, 2023 and runs until January 22, 2024.

"Louise Bourgeois - Persistent Antagonism" at Belvedere Palace (Vienna, Austria)

Louise Bourgeois - 'Confrérie', 1940The Easton Foundation / Bildrecht, Vienna 2023

Arachnophobes, beware! As part of the Belvedere's 300th anniversary celebration, the palace's opulent Baroque galleries will host a stunning exhibition dedicated to the mesmerizing paintings of French-American artist Louise Bourgeois. The exhibition focuses on her evocative surrealist paintings from the 1940s, which will be in dialogue with a carefully selected set of her sculptures, installations and drawings, spanning her entire career. Although she is best known for her gigantic bronze spider sculptures, it was in the realm of her oil paintings, created between 1938 and 1949, that the artist forged her distinctive artistic language that would captivate her imagination over the next seven decades. The exhibition marks the first time these paintings will be displayed as a body of work in Europe and is the first major exhibition of Bourgeois' work in Vienna in a generation. Better buy her tickets now!

"Louise Bourgeois - Persistent Antagonism" opens on September 22, 2023 and runs until January 28, 2024.

'Picasso: the sacred and the profane', at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (Madrid, Spain)

Pablo Picasso - 'El Hombre del Clarinete', 1911-12Sucesión Pablo Picasso, VEGAP, Madrid

Pablo Picasso's incessant desire to reinvent his art and push boundaries is evident in his innovative spirit and his reinterpretation of artistic history. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Spanish artist's death, the exhibition "Picasso: the sacred and the profane" highlights the artist's audacity in approaching classical and Judeo-Christian themes, perfectly integrating elements of the past into his work and contemplating the essence of painting. With around 30 paintings distributed across three galleries, the exhibition juxtaposes the works of Picasso with those of El Greco, Rubens and others. It explores portraiture, domestic subjects and contrasting themes such as passion and violence, offering insight into history and the present.

"Picasso: the sacred and the profane", opens on October 4, 2023 and runs until January 14, 2024.

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