Mark Hachem Gallery is exhibiting a collection of limited edition sculptures and lithographs based on the work of the renowned Belgian surrealist René Magritte at its Paris gallery.In January 1967, seven months before his death, Magritte conceived a series of eight bronze sculptures based on themes from his own paintings.Although he made it to Italy to work on the wax molds for the sculptures, he passed away before they were cast in Bronze. They were cast posthumously shortly after his death.The sculptures from this project are the highlight of the exhibition. They are due to be listed in the VIIth volume of the René Magritte Catalogue Raisonné dedicated to editions.The development of the collection was overseen by Charly Herscovici, president of the Magritte Foundation and legal successor of René Magritte.One of the highlights of the exhibition is “Les Menottes de Cuivre,” the bronze edition of Magritte’s surrealist interpretation of the famous “Venus de Milo.”The exhibition also features sculptures based on famous Magritte paintings such as “Le Prêtre Marié” (The Married Priest) and “Un peu de l Ame des bandit” (A Little of the Bandit's Soul).According to Mark Hachem Gallery, the translation of Magritte’s works into three dimensions enabled him to express the true nature of his work with its strange and incongruous objects and patterns.“It is important to underline Magritte’s inclination towards sculpture, which was especially emphasized in the final years of his life, notably seen in his work ‘La Joconde,’” the Gallery states.“Magritte – Selected Works” is at Mark Hachem Gallery in Paris until May 6, 2015.
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