The Giacomettis, a Family of Creators

Published on 23 August 2021, by Virginie Chuimer-Layen

We all know that Alberto Giacometti was talented, but what do we really know about his brothers Diego, a sculptor and designer, and Bruno, an architect? And what about their father Giovanni and his cousin Augusto, both painters? The Maeght Foundation aims to set the record straight.

Giovanni Giacometti, In riva al lago (By the Lake), 1921, oil on canvas, 80 x 74... The Giacomettis, a Family of Creators

Giovanni Giacometti, In riva al lago (By the Lake), 1921, oil on canvas, 80 x 74 cm/ 31.50 x 29.14 in, private collection, Switzerland.
© Koller Auktionen, Zürich

This world-first, non-chronological exhibition of 300 sculptures, drawings, paintings, models and furniture from the foundation, the Maeght family, museums and private collectors highlights the Giacomettis’ respective careers by showing the family and aesthetic links…

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