Pop Masters: Art from the Mugrabi Collection, New York at HOTA
Contemporary cultural precinct HOTA, Home of the Arts presents a world premiere exhibition, Pop Masters: Art from the Mugrabi Collection, New York, opening 18 February 2023.
Drawn entirely from the famed private collection of one of the world’s most prominent art collectors, Jose Mugrabi, the blockbuster exhibition celebrates the origins and ongoing legacy of Pop Art.
In a world-first exhibition, Pop Masters: Art from the Mugrabi Collection, New York will present more than 40 works never-before-seen in Australia by legendary artists including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring and Andy Warhol alongside works by Katherine Bernhardt, Kwesi Botchway, George Condo, Damien Hirst, KAWS, Joel Mesler, Richard Prince, Tom Sachs, Julian Schnabel, Mickalene Thomas and Tom Wesselmann.
Over 10 works by the pioneer of Pop Art Andy Warhol will introduce visitors to the exhibition, including iconic portraits such as Sixteen Jackies (1964) and his deeply personal painting, Cross (1982).
Recognising the connections between Pop Art and Street Art, works from Keith Haring include one of his earliest works from 1979 alongside Untitled (Dancing Dogs). Shining a light on one of the late 20th century’s most important artists Jean-Michel Basquiat, works include the iconic painting New York, New York (1981) and a collaboration between Warhol and Basquiat.
There are several contemporary highlights on display including a 2.8 metre tall sculpture What Party (2018) by KAWS.
The exhibition runs until 4 June, 2023, only at HOTA – Home of the Arts.
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Pop Masters: Art from the Mugrabi Collection, New York is made possible thanks to the generous support from the City of Gold Coast, Tourism and Events Queensland, and HOTA Gallery Founding Donors. There is additional support from corporate partners Chevron One Residences as Exhibition Principal Partner, Porsche Centre Gold Coast and MinterEllison Lawyers Gold Coast as Exhibition Major Partners, as well as Corporate Partners, Bond University, Gold Coast Airport, Royal Caribbean International and Veracity.
