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Art Exhibition Busts Myths About LS Lowry
12 Jul
Summary
- New exhibition challenges myths about Lowry's alleged naivety.
- Lowry was a cultured art collector, attending opera and theatre.
- Rare painting 'A Football Match' shown after 85 years.
An exhibition at MK Gallery is set to redefine public perception of the Mancunian artist LS Lowry. Titled "LS Lowry: The Theatre of Life," the show presents 140 paintings, aiming to debunk the persistent myth that Lowry was an uncultured and naive artist.
Co-curator Anthony Spira emphasized that Lowry was deeply engaged with the arts, frequently attending opera and theatre, and possessed a notable art collection. This counters the notion that his focus was solely on industrial landscapes.
The exhibition prominently features "A Football Match," a 1932 painting seldom seen publicly for almost 85 years. While Lowry was known for depicting industrial scenes and crowds, this work offers a glimpse into a specific event, though often his focus was on the collective rather than individual sports.
This exhibition coincides with the 50th anniversary of Lowry's death, providing a fresh perspective on an artist whose iconic industrial scenes, like "Coming Out of School," can overshadow his broader artistic scope which included leisure activities and everyday life.
