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NORWICHS SCVA SHOWCASE NINE

BACON WORKS SPANNING TWO
DECADES

Francis Bacon, Three Studies for Portrait of Isabel Rawsthorne, 1965. Oil on canvas. The Estate
of Francis Bacon / DACS London 2016. All rights reserved.

The Sainsbury Centre For Visual Arts is offering visitors the opportunity to
viewnine Francis Bacon paintings, showcasing two decades of the late
artists work.

Seven Bacon paintings, are on display in their free to view permanent collec-
tion: Portrait of R.J. Sainsbury 1955, Sketch for a Portrait of Lisa 1955, Por-
trait of Lisa 1956, Portrait of Lisa 1957, Head of a Man 1960 (catalogue rai-
sonn number: 60-15), Head of a Man 1960 (catalogue raisonn number:60-
12), and Head of a Woman, 1960. These works are set to be on display until
at least October 2016*.

Another two Bacon Paintings are ondisplay in the new ticketed exhibi-
tionAlberto Giacometti: A Line Through Time: Study of a Nude c.1952-53,
and Three Studies for a Portrait of Isabel Rawthorne 1965. The show opened

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23 April and will run through to 29 August. The inclusion of Bacons works
in this Giacometti show is to show the Swiss Sculptors impact on Britain.

Bacon met Giacometti in a caf in Paris. He approached the sculptor and told
him how much he admired his work. Bacon also liked Giacomettis lifestyle
in that despite his wealth he continued to work in his small, cluttered studio
near Montparnasse. His lack of interest in official honours and success also
appealed to Bacon. Parallels can be made between both artists lives in that
neither accumulated many possessions but were extremely generous to
friends and liked to frequent good restaurants and leave huge tips.

The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts is an inspirational public art museum
situated on the campus of the University of East Anglia in Norwich.Gifted by
Sir Robert and Lady Lisa Sainsbury to the University in 1973, the Sainsbury
Collection includesthe largest group of early paintings by Francis Bacon in
Northern Europe.

During the 1950s, Robert and Lisa Sainsbury developed a close relationship
with Francis Bacon, cemented in 1955 when Lisa commissioned him to make
a portrait of Sir Robert, the only time Bacon agreed to such a venture. In the
same year, Bacon began a series of portraits of Lisa of which Sketch for a
Portrait of Lisa is the earliest surviving example.

Alberto Giacometti: A Line Through Time

23 April 29 August 2016
SCVA, Norwich, UK

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all details including featured works, display/exhibition dates andhours are
subject to change, and tickets are subject to availability and access, for all
confirmation please contact the SCVA.

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LAST WEEKS OF FRANCIS BACON AND

THE MASTERS

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The Sainsbury Centre for Visual

Arts major exhibitionFrancis Ba-
con and the Mastersis set to fin-
ishon 26 July. If you are yet to ex-
perience the show, or are looking
to revisit, here is some information
on the exhibitions last weeks.

Francis Bacon and the Masters

sees over twenty-five works by Ba-
con displayed (including the pic-
tured Portrait of Lisa, 1957)beside
pieces by Rembrandt, Velazquez,
Rodin, Michelangelo, Picasso, Ber-
nini, Cezanne, Titian, Matisse and Francis Bacon, Portrait of Lisa, 1957. Oil on can-
Van Gogh, as well as examples of vas. Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Collection. The
Estate of Francis Bacon / DACS London 2015. All
antique Greek, Roman and Egyp- rights reserved.
tian sculpture fromthe State Her-
mitage Museum. Many of these
works had never before travelled to the UK. Find out more about the
showhere.

Every Tuesday Friday until the exhibitions end, the Sainsbury Centre pro-
vides the opportunity for guided tours of Francis Bacon and the Masters.
For more information on these tours including pricingclick here.

During the exhibitions run a season of films inspired by Francis Bacon and
the Masters has been programmed and introduced by film expert Chris Rod-
den. This concludes with a screening of Jean Cocteaus LOrphee on July
20th via Cinema City, Norwich. For more information on location and tickets
pleaseclick here.

It is always a pleasure tosee Francis Bacons art celebrated and exhibited in

major exhibitions such as Francis Bacon and the Masters. Wehope that all
whohave visitedthe exhibition enjoyed viewingFrancis Bacons art,and we
invite youtoshare yourexperiences with us in the comments section be-
low.Finally, we hope that many more people takethe opportunity to view
this wonderful collection of Francis Bacon works in this special shows final
weeks.

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Francis Bacon and the Masters

18 April 26 July 2015
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
UEA, Norwich,NR4 7TJ

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cluding exhibition dates are subject to change, and show/event tickets are
subject to availability. For all confirmation please contact the Sainsbury Cen-
tre for Visual Arts.

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MAJOR FRANCIS BACON EXHIBITION AT

THE SAINSBURY CENTRE FOR VISUAL
ARTS

Francis Bacon and the Mas-

ters,set to be an internationally
important exhibition at the
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts,
opens 18 April. The exhibition
will showcase Bacons art along-
side masterpieces by some of the
worlds greatest painters and
sculptors, in a spectacular explo-
ration of Bacons working meth-
ods and ideas.

Over twenty-five works by Bacon

will be displayed beside pieces
by Rembrandt, Velazquez, Rodin,
Francis Bacon, Head of a Man No 1, 1960. Oil paint
Michelangelo, Picasso, Bernini, on canvas. The Estate of Francis Bacon / DACS
Cezanne, Titian, Matisse and Van London 2015. All rights reserved.

Gogh, as well as examples of an-

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tique Greek, Roman and Egyptian sculpture fromthe State Hermitage Muse-
um. Many of these works have never before travelled to the UK.

This exhibition comes to Norwich following an internationally acclaimed

opening at the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, marking the cul-
mination of the celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the Hermitage, and
concluded the UK/Russia Year of Culture.

The founders of the Sainsbury Centre, Robert and Lisa Sainsbury were early
patrons of Francis Bacon. They purchased their first Bacon painting, Study
for a Nude, in 1953, and went on to commission their portraits from him. The
thirteen Bacon paintings in the Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Collection will
form the core group of works in the exhibition, they will be joined by im-
portant loans drawn from public and private collections across Britain and
Ireland. For more information on this exhibition, including ticketing infor-
mation, please visit the exhibition site.

Working alongside colleagues from the Sainsbury Centre and State Her-
mitage Museum,Francis Baconand theMastersis curated by Dr Thierry Mo-
rel.

Francis Bacon and the Masters

18 April 26 July 2015
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
UEA, Norwich,
NR4 7TJ

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cluding exhibition dates are subject to change, and tickets are subject to
availability. For all confirmation please contact the Sainsbury Centre for Vis-
ual Arts.

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FRANCIS BACON AND THE ART OF THE

PAST

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Image: Francis Bacon, 'Three Studies for a Portrait of Isabel Rawsthorne', 1965, oil on canvas,
The Estate of Francis Bacon / DACS London 2014. All rights reserved.

Several Francis Bacon paintings are currently on display in Russia at The

State Hermitage MuseumexhibitionFrancis Bacon and the Art of the Past.
This exhibition celebrates the 250-year anniversary of The State Hermitage
Museum, and is within the framework of the UK-Russia Year of Culture 2014.

Thirteen Francis Bacon paintings are on display from the Sainsbury Centre
for Visual Arts, from the collection of Lisa and Robert Sainsbury. Further
Francis Bacon paintings fromthe Tate Gallery, London; Art Gallery and Mu-
seum in Aberdeen, Yale Center for British Art in New Haven, United States;
Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin, as well as the paintings from private collec-
tions, are also displayed at the exhibition.

In Francis Bacon and the Art of the Past,Bacons art is complimented by

works from the State Hermitage Musuem, including Egyptian art, Greek and
Roman sculpture, and paintings by Velazque and Picasso.For more infor-
mation, including ticket prices visit the exhibition website.

After the exhibition closes at the State Hermitage Museum in the summer of
2015, it will be presented at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts at the Uni-
versity of East Anglia, opening as Francis Bacon and the Masters on April
18th 2015.

Francis Bacon and the Art of the Past

7th December 2014 8th March 2015
The State Hermitage Museum
Russia

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subject to change, for all confirmation please contact the The State Her-
mitage Museum.

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SCVA DUE TO DISPLAY TWO FRANCIS

BACON PAINTINGS
Two paintings by Francis Bacon are set
to be displayed in the upcomingSains-
bury Centre for Visual Arts(SCVA)exhi-
bition: REALITY: Modern & Contempo-
rary British Painting, opening on Sep-
tember 27th.

Francis Bacons Study for Portraitof

P.L. No. 2 1957, and Owls 1956, are
due to be included in the exhibition.
Study for Portrait of P.L. No. 2 is due to
be withdrawn from the exhibition
inNovember/December, whilst Francis
Bacons Owls is due to remain on dis-
Francis Bacon, 'Study for Portrait of P.L.
play for the exhibitions duration. No2', 1957, The Estate of Francis Ba-
con / DACS London 2014. All rights re-
served.

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Francis Bacon, 'Owls', 1956, Oil on canvas,

The Estate of Francis Bacon / DACS London
2014. All rights reserved.

Curated by artist Chris Stevens, REALITY brings together over 50 works cele-
brating British painting with some of the best and most influential artist of
the last sixty years. The included works retain a strong reference to the real
world, testifying the strength of painting as a medium and the impact of Brit-
ish painting today.

The artists in REALITY tackle a diverse range of subjects, referencing the

body, relationships, history, politics, war, the urban environment and social
issues. Despite thesedifferent references, the works are all united by two
things the harsh realities that have concerned key British artists over the
decades and the simple act of painting.

As well as Francis Bacon, other 20th century artists work to be displayed in-
cludesWalter Sickert, Lucian Freud and David Hockney, alongside contem-
porary painters including Ken Currie, George Shaw, Caroline Walker, and
many others.For more information please visit theexhibition site.

The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts is an inspirational public art museum
situated on the campus of the University of East Anglia in Norwich. Gifted by
Sir Robert and Lady Lisa Sainsbury to the University in 1973, the Sainsbury
Collection includes the largest group of early paintings by Francis Bacon in
Northern Europe.

During the 1950s, Robert and Lisa Sainsbury developed a close relationship
with Francis Bacon, cemented in 1955 when Lisa commissioned him to make
a portrait of Sir Robert, the only time Bacon agreed to such a venture.

I went to Norwich last week and saw your magnificent collection of sculp-
tures. You and Lisa have really made a wonderful gift to the nation.
Francis Bacon having visited the Sainsbury Centre writing to Sir Robert
Sainsbury in May 1978

REALITY: Modern & Contemporary British Painting

September 27th 2014 March 1st 24th 2015
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
Norwich, NR4 7TJ

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Word ref: Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts press release and website.
Please note all details including names, dates and featured works, opening
days/hours are subject to change, for all confirmation please contact the
SCVA.

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BACON FEATURES IN MAJOR EAST

ANGLIA EXHIBITION
Francis Bacons Sketch for
a Portrait of Lisa (1955) fea-
tures in the Sainsbury Cen-
tre for Visual Artsmajor ex-
hibition: Masterpieces: Art
and East Anglia, on until
February 24th.

Masterpieces: Art and East

Anglia celebrates the rich
and distinctive culture and
artistic heritage of East An-
glia, from antiquity up to
present day works. The ex-
hibition opened on Septem-
ber 14th 2013 marking the
unveiling of the newly-re-
furbished galleries, and is a Francis Bacon, 'Sketch for a Portrait of Lisa' (1955) oil and
sand on canvas. Arts Council Collection. The Estate of
major feature of the cele-
Francis Bacon / DACS London 2014. All rights reserved.
brations for the 50th anni-
versary of the University of
East Anglia(UEA).

The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts is an inspirational public art museum
situated on the campus of the University of East Anglia in Norwich.Gifted by
Sir Robert and Lady Lisa Sainsbury to the University in 1973, the Sainsbury

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Collection includesthe largest group of early paintings by Francis Bacon in

Northern Europe.

During the 1950s, Robert and Lisa Sainsbury developed a close relationship
with Francis Bacon, cemented in 1955 when Lisa commissioned him to make
a portrait of Sir Robert, the only time Bacon agreed to such a venture. In the
same year, Bacon began a series of portraits of Lisa of which Sketch for a
Portrait of Lisa is the earliest surviving example.

I went to Norwich last week and saw your magnificent collection of sculp-
tures. You and Lisa have really made a wonderful gift to the nation.
Francis Baconhavingvisited the Sainsbury Centrewriting to Sir Robert
Sainsbury in May 1978

Masterpieces: Art and East Anglia presents some 250 works that the region
has inspired, produced, collected and is associated with the area. The di-
verse selection of works will range from paintings, sculpture, architecture,
ceramics, glass and jewellery to photography, graphic design, fashion and
costume, product, and textile design.

The works on display are being loaned from an impressive list of over
60public and private collections including the Royal Collection, the British
Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the National Gallery.

Artists works in the exhibition include: Francis Bacon, Henry Moore,John

Constable, Barbara Hepworth, Elisabeth Frink, John Sell Cotman, J. M. W.
Turner, Ana Maria Pacheco, and many others.

The exhibition is open Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 6pm, Saturdays and Sun-
days, 10am to 5pm, closed on Mondays, including Bank Holidays. Formore
information including opening times and ticket prices click here.

Masterpieces: Art and East Anglia

September 14th 2013 February 24th 2014
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
Norwich,NR4 7TJ

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*Please note information including names, dates and featured works, open-
ing days/hours are subject to change, for confirmation please visit the exhi-
bition website.

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