EDUARDO CHILLIDA: A UNIVERSAL AND TIMELESS SCULPTOR

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Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida (1924-2002) is one of the most important artists of the second half of the twentieth century, and a key figure in contemporary sculpture.
Looking at the past and classical tradition from an inexhaustibly innovative and contemporary perspective, Chillida is a timeless artist and yet his work is highly relevant in today’s world.
This course delves into Chillida’s work and his creative process against the background of the 2020s.
It will be conducted by Kosme de Barañano,University professor and exhibition curator, and professor specializing in the work of Eduardo Chillida.
Workload: 6 hours (at your own pace) 
Target audience: People over 18 who are interested in contemporary art 
Language: Spanish 
Structure: 4 modules, 16 video lessons, additional resources 
Certification: Upon completion of the course, you will get a certificate
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THIS COURSE? 
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<li>Some of the keys to the work of Eduardo Chillida, his main contributions, and his relevance today.</li>
<li>The importance of the land, of water, nature, and light in Chillida’s creative process and universe.</li>
<li>The importance of drawing as a tool and a thread in Chillida’s multiple ways of making art.</li>
<li>Chillida’s best-known public sculptures with regard to sustainability, cooperation, and balance.</li>
<li>The links between the artist and the Guggenheim Museums as shown in the exhibitions focusing on his work and the inclusion of his art in the Guggenheim Collections.</li>
</ol>
CONTENTS
Module I: Chillida’s Oeuvre: Stages and Development +info
Chillida creates “in”, “for” and “at the service of” the natural environment and the viewers who enjoy his work. In this module, you will also understand the importance of sound and music in Chillida’s work.
Video 1: Chillida, works and stages 
Video 2: Critical reception of Chillida’s work, from Gaston Bachelard to Edmond Jabès 
Video 3: The concept of space 
Video 4: The concept of scale
Module II: Drawing as a Common Thread +info
Chillida used to draw with both hands at the same time, and with his mind as well. In so doing, he developed a formal style of his own. In this module, you will see examples of the different techniques he used and the arts he explored.
Video 1: Drawings 
Video 2: Engravings 
Video 3: Reliefs 
Video 4: Gravitations
Module III: Chillida and Public Art +info
Never discouraged in his quest for sublimation in art, Eduardo Chillida chose special or unexpected places to install his sculptures. In some of his most ambitious public art projects, he worked with other artists to materialize his challenging sculptures.
Video 1: Abesti gogora V, 1966 
Video 2: Comb of the Wind, 1976 
Video 3: Eulogy to the Horizon, 1990 
Video 4: Project Tindaya, 1992-1996
Module IV: Chillida, International Museums, and the Guggenheim Museums +info
The first Chillida-Guggenheim connection dates back to the late 1950s, with his first appearances in the Museums’ exhibitions and the addition of some of his works to the Guggenheim collections.
Video 1: From Sculptures and Drawings from Seven Sculptors, an exhibition at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, 1958 to Chillida: 1948–1998, a retrospective at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, 1999 
Video 2: Chillida’s works in the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Collection in Nueva York, 1950s-1960s 
Video 3: Chillida’s works in the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, 1960s-1970s 
Video 4: Chillida’s works in the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, 1990s and a new collection
Photo: Foto: © Zabalaga Leku, San Sebastián, VEGAP, 2019. Sucesión de Eduardo Chillida y Hauser &amp; Wirth. Foto Jesús Uriarte.

Online Art Course: Eduardo Chillida: A Universal and Timeless Sculptor

Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida (1924-2002) is one of the most important artists of the second half of the twentieth century, and a key figure in

Online Art Course: Eduardo Chillida: A Universal and Timeless Sculptor | Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Art Courses: Three Essential Artists Who Looked Beyond

Join the course “Eduardo Chillida, Hilma af Klint and Tarsila do Amaral: Three Essential Artists Who Looked Beyond”.
In this course you will learn about these three artists whose work reveals that they were visionaries and champions of freedom in art: Eduardo Chillida (b. Basque Country, Spain) is a towering figure in 20th-century sculpture; Hilma af Klint (b. Sweden) is hailed by some as the true pioneer of abstraction; Tarsila do Amaral (b. Brazil) was ahead of her time on such issues as colonialism, cultural heritage, and indigenous peoples.
Conducted by: Arantxa Pereda Angulo, art historian and cultural manager and mediator
Target audience: people 18+interested in contemporary art 
Type of course: on-site (online option also available) 
Structure: 12 units (9 lessons, 3 guided tours) 
Language: Spanish 
Materials needed: Bibliography, class notes, glossary, etc. 
Certification: participants who attend at least 80% of the units will get a certificate
What will you learn in this course?
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<li>Some of the keys to the work of three essential artists in their historical, social, political, and cultural context; influences and contributions.</li>
<li>An overview of modern and contemporary art in the Western world, along with a few key concepts to develop your own criteria, think critically, use adequate technical vocabulary, and gain confidence when discussing art-related issues.</li>
<li>The place of women in the history of art, and details of the work of two female artists.</li>
<li>How to enjoy modern and contemporary art, especially the exhibitions and artistic holdings of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, in an easy and slow learning process shared with people with similar interests.</li>
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CONTENTS
Eduardo Chillida
November 5: Chillida-Leku: A Dream Come True 
Developed as a work of art in its own right, this open-air museum is quite unique, placing art against the background of nature. In this unit, you will learn about the origin and development of this museum.
November 12: Chillida: Oeuvre, Nature, Space 
Chillida created in, for, and at the service of the natural environment and the viewers who enjoy his work. In this unit, you will also understand the importance of sound and music in Chillida’s production.
November 19: The Importance of Drawing 
Chillida’s oeuvre was guided by line and drawing, which contributed to the development of a unique formal style, recognizable across arts and mediums (drawing, printmaking, metalwork, etc.).
November 26: Tour of Eduardo Chillida’s works in the Museum Collection
Hilma af Klint
December 3: Art and Spirituality in the Late 19th Century 
The late 19th century witnessed the growth of mysticism, occultism, and spiritualism across Europe. In art, this led to the emergence of abstraction. Since then, art and spirituality have remained connected, and the connection has been expressed in multiple disciplines.
December 10: Who Is Who in Abstract Art 
In this unit, you will explore the history of abstraction: characteristics, main figures, sources of influence, and types of abstract art from the early years to the present.
December 17: Hilma af Klint’s Life and Work 
Along with other female artists, Swedish painter Hilma af Klint is now considered to be one of the pioneers of abstract art—a late recognition that led to the rewriting of the history of abstraction in painting.
January 21: Tour of Hilma af Klint’s exhibition
Tarsila do Amaral
January 28: Modern Art and Modernism in Latin America 
Contemporary Latin American art is the result of hybridization and cultural convergence. Its roots can be traced back to modern art and the movement known as modernism, emerging in the late 19th/early 20th century.
February 4: São Paulo Art Biennial and Brasilia 
Founded in 1951, the São Paulo Art Biennial has become one of the world’s leading contemporary art exhibitions. In the 1960s, Brasilia emerged as one of the icons of modern architecture, featuring several buildings designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer.
February 11: Tarsila do Amaral’s Life and Work 
Beginning in the 1920s, Tarsila do Amaral’s original oeuvre combines modernist and indigenous images. Against the vibrant background of the avant-garde in both São Paulo and Paris, Tarsila played a key role in the cultural exchange between Europe and Latin America.
February 25: Tour of Tarsila do Amaral’s exhibition

Join the course “Eduardo Chillida, Hilma af Klint and Tarsila do Amaral: Three Essential Artists Who Looked Beyond”.

Art Courses: Three Essential Artists Who Looked Beyond | Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Online Art Courses: Female Masters in Modern and Contemporary Art

Learn why some female artists should be called “Masters”—a term traditionally used to refer to men of skill.
This course has been designed as a continuation to From Invisibility to the Spotlight: 20th- and 21st-Century Female Artists You Need to Know, offered by the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao a few years ago.
Conducted by: Susana Blas Brunel, art historian specializing in contemporary art and feminism
Target audience: people 18+ interested in contemporary art 
Type of course: online 
Structure: 4 modules, 16 video lessons, additional resources 
Workload: 6 hours (at your own pace) 
Language: Spanish 
Certification: Upon completion of the course, participants will get a certificate
What will you learn in this course?
<ul>
<li>The role played by women in the history of art, especially women whose work was a turning point in the history of modern and contemporary art.</li>
<li>The contributions made by women to 20th- and 21st-century art, and their place in contemporary art.</li>
<li>Women as pioneers in the development of certain artistic expressions, challenging social norms and defying convention.</li>
<li>The links between female artists and particular narrative or concepts rather than technical details.</li>
</ul>
CONTENTS
Module I: Spiritualism 
Female artists and spiritism, anthroposophy, dowsing, Taoism, and other spiritual or religious movements, or the place where they lived or the natural world.
Video 1: Georgiana Houghton 
Video 2: Hilma af Klint 
Video 3: Georgia O’Keeffe 
Video 4: Agnes Martin
Module II: Propaganda 
Female artists and politics or ideology: denunciation and defense of ideals.
Video 1: Lyubov Popova 
Video 2: Leni Riefenstahl 
Video 3: Barbara Kruger 
Video 4: Julie Mehretu
Module III: Feedback 
Female artists and creative processes that feed on the circulation of energy and information intellectually, mentally, performatively, or in connection with the land.
Video 1: Tarsila do Amaral 
Video 2: Ana Mendieta 
Video 3: Esther Ferrer 
Video 4: Yayoi Kusama
Module IV: Equality 
Female artists and social convention: fighting society for equality through clash or delicacy.
Video 1: Maruja Mallo 
Video 2: Guerrilla Girls 
Video 3: Kara Walker 
Video 4: Mona Hatoum
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Image credits: Yayoi Kusama, Infinity Mirrored Room — A Wish for Human Happiness Calling from Beyond the Universe, 2020

Learn why some female artists should be called “Masters”—a term traditionally used to refer to men of skill.

Online Art Courses: Female Masters in Modern and Contemporary Art | Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Online talks and Workshops: Pedagogy, Art and... Women Artists

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A series of talks and workshops covering aspects and topics associated with the teaching of art and their practical application in the classroom.
Online talk-workshop about the work and contributions of artists such as Hilma af Klint, Frida Kahlo, Yayoi Kusama and Cristina Iglesias, so you can use this concept in your class.
Conducted by: Alejandra Bueno de Santiago, artists, researcher and teacher.
Talk duration: 90 min.
Language: Spanish.
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A series of talks and workshops covering aspects and topics associated with the teaching of art and their practical application in the classroom.

Online talks and Workshops: Pedagogy, Art and... Women Artists | Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

360º Inmersion: Virtual Tours Online

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Take a look at Hilma af Klint’s Paintings for the Temple in a virtual tour guided by our Associate Director of Digital Education.
Sign up for it and get the link to join us on the day of the tour, wherever you are. No need to come to the Museum!
Or you can go to your private area, access the video section, and join us on 360º virtual tours of the Museum’s galleries and exhibitions, using state-of-the-art technology with commentary from our guided tours.
Time: 5:00 pm

Ezagutu Hilma af Klinten Tenplurako pinturak gertu-gertutik Museoko Hezkuntza Digitaleko zuzendariordea gidari izango duen bisita birtual honetan.

360º Inmersion: Virtual Tours Online | Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

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TopARTE

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Guggenheim Museum Bilbao’s activities calendar. Concerts, lectures, courses, family activities, films, shared reflections...

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Samson Tsoy

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is paying tribute to Richard Serra with a piano recital by the renowned pianist Samson Tsoy. Both for the musician and the Museum, this concert—held on the Serra’s first birthday after his passing—is a touching homage to the artist and his oeuvre. The concert features pieces by Bach and Beethoven, and it will be followed by a presentation by musicologist Patricia Sojo as well as by a conversation with the pianist himself.
Born in Kazakhstan in 1988, Samson Tsoy performed at the presentation of Richard Serra’s Transmitter (2020) for Gagosian in Le Bourget, France, in 2021. He played Oliver Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time.
Lauded for originality and imagination, Tsoy has performed in venues and festivals around the world, including New York’s Carnegie Hall and London’s Wigmore Hall, and has curated his own Ragged Music Festival at Muziekgebouw in Amsterdam. He was also the first-ever classical musician to perform for the opening of the Munich Security Conference, in front of the world’s most important political leaders. Critics have hailed him as “brave” (New Statesman), describing his performances as “cosmic” (The Observer).
Tsoy is a frequent guest for performances and residencies at the world’s most famous festivals and venues, playing with international ensembles such as the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, and the Munich Chamber Orchestra. His first solo album, Inmost Heart, will be released by Linn Records in February 2025.
Duration: 60 min. 
Once the concert starts, late arrivals will not be allowed in. 
Limited seating 
*Program subject to change. An activity organized with Bilbao House Concerts
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Recitals: A Tribute to Richard Serra

On the occasion of his first birthday after his passing, the Museum is paying tribute to Richard Serra in the form of a piano recital by the renowned Kazakh pianist Samson Tsoy.

Recitals: A Tribute to Richard Serra | Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

15€ Adults - 7.5€ Senior - 7.5€ Students

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