11am–12pm
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The second in a series of talks by curator Dr Sophie Matthiesson bringing to life the world of the artist through a selection of works featured in A Century of Modern Art.
Step into the heart of early 20th-century Paris and uncover the compelling story of Amadeo Modigliani – a charismatic artist whose life burned bright and brief.
Join Dr Matthiesson for an illuminating talk that explores Modigliani’s artistic journey, his vibrant circle of friends, and the dynamic world of Montmartre and Montparnasse that shaped modern French art.
Learn more about the relationship between Modigliani and his visionary dealer Paul Guillaume, whose 1915 portrait – enigmatic, haunting, and deeply personal – is a standout in A Century of Modern Art.
Don’t miss this chance to delve into the drama, beauty and brilliance of one of modern art’s most unforgettable figures.
Image Credit: Amedeo Modigliani, Paul Guillaume (detail), 1915, oil on canvas, Toledo Museum of Art, Purchased with funds given by Mrs C Lockhart McKelvy.
Sunday 17 August 2025, 11am–12pm
Auditorium
FREE
About the speaker:
Dr Sophie Matthiesson is coordinating curator of A Century of Modern Art: Paintings from the Toledo Museum of Art Ohio at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, where she has been senior curator of international art since 2020. In her previous role as curator of international art at the National Gallery of Victoria Dr Matthiesson’s exhibition projects included Van Gogh: The Seasons (2017), Degas: A New Vision (2016), Monet’s Garden (2013), Salvador Dalì: Liquid Desire (2009) and Picasso: Love and War (2007).
- Date
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- Auditorium
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- Free