Francis Bacon at the Gug

[Anemone del Camino]

was just watching TVE news and they showed parts of the mew Feancis Bacon exhibit. Many say, when visiting Bilbao, that the building is better than its content. Well, while the building is magnificent this is one exhibit I wish I could see. If yo're on the Norte, you know what to do when in Bilbao until January 8th, 3017.

https://francisbacon.guggenheim-bilbao.eus/fr/

 

[Anemone del Camino]

Ooops, that should have read Francis.

 

[Kanga]

By the power that is vested in me...... Done! I'd love to see it.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

was just watching TVE news and they showed parts of the mew Feancis Bacon exhibit. Many say, when visiting Bilbao, that the building is better than its content.

https://francisbacon.guggenheim-bilbao.eus/fr/

When the Gug puts on a special exhibition they obviously have the resources to pull out all the stops. I was there for the David Hockney exhibition 3 years ago which was a total experience. I don't recall any of the other permanent exhibits though.

 

[filly]

I went this October twice to the Guggenheim. It was the most stunning visit ever!

1. Someone pointed out a small balcony on the first floor which lets you look out above the Serra steel display

2. The Paris 1900 - 1940 exhibition was tremendous. Loads of paintings you do not even get to see at the NY Guggenheim.

3. The Francis Bacon exhibition was so comprehensive. I never appreciated his work until seeing this display

4. Treat yourselves. The restaurant had a set menu which was great and allowed a welcome break (when exiting the exhibition ask for a recently armband). Beats the coffee shop any day! Lovely architecture too!!