Alice Neel. Beautifully Imperfect
Alice Neel. Beautifully Imperfect
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The exhibition *Beautifully Imperfect*, on view at the Serralves Museum, brings together the work of American painter Alice Neel (1900–1984), known for her portraits that challenge aesthetic and social conventions.
Organized into thematic sections, the exhibition explores issues such as intimacy, the body, motherhood, aging, and the representation of communities that are often marginalized. Through her expressive and deeply humanistic paintings, Neel portrays the diversity of the human experience, celebrating authenticity and imperfection. The exhibition reaffirms Serralves’ commitment to showcasing key artists in the history of art and their diverse perspectives on society.
Organized into thematic sections, the exhibition explores issues such as intimacy, the body, motherhood, aging, and the representation of communities that are often marginalized. Through her expressive and deeply humanistic paintings, Neel portrays the diversity of the human experience, celebrating authenticity and imperfection. The exhibition reaffirms Serralves’ commitment to showcasing key artists in the history of art and their diverse perspectives on society.
Start Date:
16 July 2026
End Date:
31 January 2027
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Museu de Arte Contemporânea da Fundação de Serralves - Porto
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