Henry Moore Artwork Catalogue
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Article documenting the return of the Oceanic Sculpture A'a from the British Museum to The Museum of Tahiti for three years.
Discusses the history of the sculpture as well as reference to Moore explaining how he had admired A'a when visiting the British Museum in the 1920's and how he aquired a cast that remains on view in Hoglands.
Photograph of Moore with A'a 1978.
An interview with Laurence Sillars, Head of the Institute, outllining the various programmes, research, and educational opportunities offered toda, all built on the legacy of Henry Moore.
Short article to publicise the digitised collection of more than 400 posters featuring Moore's many shows to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Henry Moore's birth.
Quote from Emma Stower.
Feautures a selection of Poster images from the Foundation's online colelction - see https://catalogue.henry-moore.org/collections/44285/posters
Reference to Moore on the second page of the article which highlights the 1967 production of Don Giovanni directed by Gian Carlo Menotti, for which Moore was commissioned to design the set. Some critics at the time wrote that the set 'conferred a timeless quality', although others considered it particularly unsightly.
Discusses the content and inspiration behind the exhibition with a comment from Sebastiano Barassi.
Three Moore illus:
Two Piece Reclining Figure No.2, 1960 (LH 453)
Broken Figure,1975 (LH 663)
Large Totem Head, 1968 (LH 577)
The article describes Moores experience of producing his drawings of coalminers in Yorkshire 1941-42 when he was commissioned by the War Artists' Advisory Committee to record their contribution to the war effort.
1 Moore illus: Miners Pushing Tubs, 1942 (HMF 1933)
Article focusing on the cleaning of the bronzes ahead of the opening of the new exhibition "Vitality: The Human Landscapes of Henry Moore" at the Henry Moore Studios and Gardens in Perry Green, Hertfordshire, from 5 april 2023.
4 Moore illus:
Goslar Warrior, 1973-74 (LH 641)
Double Oval, 1966 (LH 560)
Three Piece Reclining Figure: Draped, 1975 (LH 655)
The Reclining Mother and Child, 1975-76 (LH 649)
References to Moore's art teacher Alice Gostick,and a short interview with HMF Director Godfrey Worsdale.
2 Moore illus: Large Two Forms, 1969 (LH 556) and a 1978 biographical image by Jane Bown.
A total of £100,00 to be given to 50 artists. Interview with Godfrey Worsdale.
1 Moore illus:
Large Two Forms, 1969 (LH 556).
Article publicising the exhibition Vitality at the Henry Moore Studios and Gardens, April - October 2023.
Discusses Henry Moore's life at Perry Green, his influences and inspirations and the unique insight into Moore's life you get from a visit to the Studios and Gardens.
Quotes from Hannah Higham set the context of the exhibition.
3 Moore illus:
Two Piece Reclining Figure: Points, 1969-70 (LH 606)
Reclining Connected Forms, 1969 (LH 612)
The Arch, 1963-69 (LH 503b)
Article discussing the sculpture Reclining Woman: Elbow 1981 on public display outside Leeds Art Gallery.
A brief history of the sculpture touches on the original inspiration for the piece, the installation in 1982 and it's two year relocation when it featured in a major exhibition in Amsterdam in 2013.
1 Moore illus:
Reclining Woman: Elbow, 1981 (LH 810 cast 0)
Part of the larger touring exhibition organised by the San Diego Museum of Art.
Focus is on the similarites of the two artists, their love of nature and natural forms and the collections of bones, shells and stones that they both amassed over the course of thier careers.
Includes quotes from both artists and an interview with Anita Feldman, Curator, San Diego Museum of Art.
4 Moore illus:
Three Piece Reclining Figure: Maquette No.2: Polished, 1962 (LH 501)
Family Group, 1944 (LH 231)
Bird Basket, 1939 (LH 205)
Thin Reclining Figure, 1979-80 (LH 734)
Article publicising the exhibition O'Keeffe and Moore at the San Diego Museum of Art, May 13 - August 27 2023, part of the larger exhibition touring exhibition.
An interview with Anita Feldman from the San Diego Museum of Art and formerly of the Henry Moore Foundation in Perry Green provides us with a comparison of the two artists' working methods, influences and their shared love for the natural world and sets the context for the exhibition.
References to Moore:
Reclining Figure 1959-64 (LH 452)
Bird Basket 1939 (LH 205)
Working Model for Double Oval with Points 1968-9 (LH 595)
The work was originally owned by Ben Nicholson who had swapped one of his works, a still life painting, with Moore in 1931.
The article continues to discuss Moore and Nicolson, brief histories of both artists and the story of the swapped works.
It also outlines the significance of the work returning to the public eye and its imminent sale at auction on 21st November 2023 at Sotheby's in London.
Reference to Moore: (LH 73).
Article discussing the reception of the 2019 sculptue 'The Embrace' by Artist Hank William Thomas, to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Based on a photograph of an embrace between Martin Luther King and his wife after he received the Nobel peace prize in 1964 the final work created an uproar and was critisced for being unintelligable, confusing and open to misinterpretation. 'The Kiss' by Brancusi and Moore's 'Recumbent Figure' 1938, are used as comparisons that successfully communicate their intention and meaning. Other artists mentioned in teh artciel include Paul McCarthy and Constantin Brancusi
1 Moore illus: Recumbent Figure 1938 (LH 191).
Article discussing the potential relocation of Three Piece Reclining Figure No.2: Bridge Prop 1963 (LH 513) from outside the Parkinson building of Leeds University to the new location of Chancellor's Court.
A new stone or concrete plinth is also proposed to replace the existing one, which is deemed to be more in keeping with the surrounding buildings and the sculpture itself.
1 Moore illus: Three Piece Reclining Figure No.2: Bridge Prop 1963 (LH 513)
A history of the British Council focusing on their exhibition programme "as an ambitious act of cultural dialogue".
References to Moore in chapter 2, Avant garde ambassadors.
Page 68 'Building the collection' includes reference to War Artists' Advisory Commission and the British Council's acquisition of shelter drawings.
Page 82 'The Sculpture of Henry Moore' includes reference to the first purchase in December 1947.
Page 85 'Moore in Venice' focusing on the British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale.
Page 88 'Moore in Mexico'.
Page 91 'Moore in Greece'.
Page 94 'Sculptor as Cold Warrior' Moore exhibitions travelling across Europe to the fringes of the Iron Curtain.
Chapter 7 'Art for a dangerous world'.
Reference to Mary Moore on page 296 'Boundaries and limits'.
A guide to walking trails around Harlow.
Known as "Britain's first Sculpture Town" the trails encompass the collection of sculptures around Harlow including two works by Henry Moore.
References to Moore on:
Page 10. Moore's Harlow Family Group 1954-55 (LH 364) in the Civic Centre.
Page 11. Moore's Upright Motive No.2 1955-56 (LH 379 cast c) outside the Civic Centre.
Exhibition catalogue to accompany Drawn: 30 Portraits at Ordovas, 25 Saville Row, London, 6th June - 28th July 2023.
The second exhibition in a series which explores a range of techniques in twentieth-century and contemporary art.
Focusing on portraiture, the selection of works explores various drawing mediums and includes work by Henry Moore as well as other artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and David Hockney.
Reference to Moore on:
Pages 28 and 29 - Reclining Figures 1942
Page 66 - Reclining Figures 1942
Catalogue to an exhibition of works by Henry Moore and Alex Colville at the Mira Godard Gallery, Toronto, 14 October - 2 December 2023.
An introductory essay by Ray Cronin discusses the influence of Moore on Colville and compares their styles and processes, referencing Moore on pages 3, 4 and 5.
Moore works on:
Page 11: "Seated Figures II Pink Background" 1974
Page 21: "Four Reclining Figures"1974
Page 23: "Four Reclining Figures" 1974-1975
Page 31: "Figure in a Room" 1977
Page 43 "Two Figures at a Table" 1975
Page 47: "Seated Figure Back View" 1976
Page 53: "Open Work Basket Head" 1959
Page 55: "Seated Woman" (Verso)
Page 56: Henry Moore, Recent prints Curwen Gallery, UK. 1983
Page 57: Henry Moore, Royal Academy of Arts. 1988
Page 59: Henry Moore, Mira Godard Gallery, Toronto. April 1979
Invitation to the exhibition 'Garro Editions, Collection #01' at 59 rue Charlot, 785003, Paris, 18 - 22 October 2023.
An exhibition showcasing textiles for interior decoration and furnishing from artists Henry Moore, Amer Musa, Claud Christian, Marcus Oakley, Pauline Deltour and Sybille Berger.
1 Moore illus on front cover: Six Reclining figures with Buff Background, 1963 (CGM 50).
See also: 0024319
Exhibition catalogue for the exhibition 'Collection #01' at 59 rue charlot, 75003, Paris, 18-22 October 2023.
A textiles exhibition from artists Henry Moore, Almer Musa, Claud Christian, Marcus Oakley, Pauline Deltour and Sybille Berger showcasing fabrics for interior decoration and furnishing.
Garro Editions collaborated with the Henry Moore Foundation to produce the textiles from six drawings by Henry Moore.
Reference to Moore from page 16.
Page 20: Entry to Dreams 1973 (CGM 255)
Page 21: Stonehenge Album: Trial for Title Page 1973 (HMF 73(42))
Page 23: Multicoloured Reclining Figure 1967 (CGM 99)
Page 24 - 26: Six Reclining Figures with Buff Background 1970 (CGM 50)
Page 27: Haringey Circus Horses 1956 (HMF 2929)
Page 28: Seated Figures Studies 1931 (HMF 880a)
See also: 0024320