EDUARDO CHILLIDA: A UNIVERSAL AND TIMELESS SCULPTOR

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Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida (1924-2002) is one of the most important artists of the second half of the twentieth century, and a key figure in contemporary sculpture.
Looking at the past and classical tradition from an inexhaustibly innovative and contemporary perspective, Chillida is a timeless artist and yet his work is highly relevant in today’s world.
This course delves into Chillida’s work and his creative process against the background of the 2020s.
It will be conducted by Kosme de Barañano,University professor and exhibition curator, and professor specializing in the work of Eduardo Chillida.
Workload: 6 hours (at your own pace) 
Target audience: People over 18 who are interested in contemporary art 
Language: Spanish 
Structure: 4 modules, 16 video lessons, additional resources 
Certification: Upon completion of the course, you will get a certificate
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THIS COURSE? 
<ol>
<li>Some of the keys to the work of Eduardo Chillida, his main contributions, and his relevance today.</li>
<li>The importance of the land, of water, nature, and light in Chillida’s creative process and universe.</li>
<li>The importance of drawing as a tool and a thread in Chillida’s multiple ways of making art.</li>
<li>Chillida’s best-known public sculptures with regard to sustainability, cooperation, and balance.</li>
<li>The links between the artist and the Guggenheim Museums as shown in the exhibitions focusing on his work and the inclusion of his art in the Guggenheim Collections.</li>
</ol>
CONTENTS
Module I: Chillida’s Oeuvre: Stages and Development +info
Chillida creates “in”, “for” and “at the service of” the natural environment and the viewers who enjoy his work. In this module, you will also understand the importance of sound and music in Chillida’s work.
Video 1: Chillida, works and stages 
Video 2: Critical reception of Chillida’s work, from Gaston Bachelard to Edmond Jabès 
Video 3: The concept of space 
Video 4: The concept of scale
Module II: Drawing as a Common Thread +info
Chillida used to draw with both hands at the same time, and with his mind as well. In so doing, he developed a formal style of his own. In this module, you will see examples of the different techniques he used and the arts he explored.
Video 1: Drawings 
Video 2: Engravings 
Video 3: Reliefs 
Video 4: Gravitations
Module III: Chillida and Public Art +info
Never discouraged in his quest for sublimation in art, Eduardo Chillida chose special or unexpected places to install his sculptures. In some of his most ambitious public art projects, he worked with other artists to materialize his challenging sculptures.
Video 1: Abesti gogora V, 1966 
Video 2: Comb of the Wind, 1976 
Video 3: Eulogy to the Horizon, 1990 
Video 4: Project Tindaya, 1992-1996
Module IV: Chillida, International Museums, and the Guggenheim Museums +info
The first Chillida-Guggenheim connection dates back to the late 1950s, with his first appearances in the Museums’ exhibitions and the addition of some of his works to the Guggenheim collections.
Video 1: From Sculptures and Drawings from Seven Sculptors, an exhibition at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, 1958 to Chillida: 1948–1998, a retrospective at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, 1999 
Video 2: Chillida’s works in the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Collection in Nueva York, 1950s-1960s 
Video 3: Chillida’s works in the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, 1960s-1970s 
Video 4: Chillida’s works in the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, 1990s and a new collection
Photo: Foto: © Zabalaga Leku, San Sebastián, VEGAP, 2019. Sucesión de Eduardo Chillida y Hauser &amp; Wirth. Foto Jesús Uriarte.

Online Art Course: Eduardo Chillida: A Universal and Timeless Sculptor

Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida (1924-2002) is one of the most important artists of the second half of the twentieth century, and a key figure in

Online Art Course: Eduardo Chillida: A Universal and Timeless Sculptor | Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Online Art Courses: Female Masters in Modern and Contemporary Art

Learn why some female artists should be called “Masters”—a term traditionally used to refer to men of skill.
This course has been designed as a continuation to From Invisibility to the Spotlight: 20th- and 21st-Century Female Artists You Need to Know, offered by the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao a few years ago.
Conducted by: Susana Blas Brunel, art historian specializing in contemporary art and feminism
Target audience: people 18+ interested in contemporary art 
Type of course: online 
Structure: 4 modules, 16 video lessons, additional resources 
Workload: 6 hours (at your own pace) 
Language: Spanish 
Certification: Upon completion of the course, participants will get a certificate
What will you learn in this course?
<ul>
<li>The role played by women in the history of art, especially women whose work was a turning point in the history of modern and contemporary art.</li>
<li>The contributions made by women to 20th- and 21st-century art, and their place in contemporary art.</li>
<li>Women as pioneers in the development of certain artistic expressions, challenging social norms and defying convention.</li>
<li>The links between female artists and particular narrative or concepts rather than technical details.</li>
</ul>
CONTENTS
Module I: Spiritualism 
Female artists and spiritism, anthroposophy, dowsing, Taoism, and other spiritual or religious movements, or the place where they lived or the natural world.
Video 1: Georgiana Houghton 
Video 2: Hilma af Klint 
Video 3: Georgia O’Keeffe 
Video 4: Agnes Martin
Module II: Propaganda 
Female artists and politics or ideology: denunciation and defense of ideals.
Video 1: Lyubov Popova 
Video 2: Leni Riefenstahl 
Video 3: Barbara Kruger 
Video 4: Julie Mehretu
Module III: Feedback 
Female artists and creative processes that feed on the circulation of energy and information intellectually, mentally, performatively, or in connection with the land.
Video 1: Tarsila do Amaral 
Video 2: Ana Mendieta 
Video 3: Esther Ferrer 
Video 4: Yayoi Kusama
Module IV: Equality 
Female artists and social convention: fighting society for equality through clash or delicacy.
Video 1: Maruja Mallo 
Video 2: Guerrilla Girls 
Video 3: Kara Walker 
Video 4: Mona Hatoum
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Image credits: Yayoi Kusama, Infinity Mirrored Room — A Wish for Human Happiness Calling from Beyond the Universe, 2020

Learn why some female artists should be called “Masters”—a term traditionally used to refer to men of skill.

Online Art Courses: Female Masters in Modern and Contemporary Art | Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Art Courses: Three Essential Artists Who Looked Beyond

Join the course “Eduardo Chillida, Hilma af Klint and Tarsila do Amaral: Three Essential Artists Who Looked Beyond”.
In this course you will learn about these three artists whose work reveals that they were visionaries and champions of freedom in art: Eduardo Chillida (b. Basque Country, Spain) is a towering figure in 20th-century sculpture; Hilma af Klint (b. Sweden) is hailed by some as the true pioneer of abstraction; Tarsila do Amaral (b. Brazil) was ahead of her time on such issues as colonialism, cultural heritage, and indigenous peoples.
Conducted by: Arantxa Pereda Angulo, art historian and cultural manager and mediator
Target audience: people 18+interested in contemporary art 
Type of course: on-site (online option also available) 
Structure: 12 units (9 lessons, 3 guided tours) 
Language: Spanish 
Materials needed: Bibliography, class notes, glossary, etc. 
Certification: participants who attend at least 80% of the units will get a certificate
What will you learn in this course?
<ul>
<li>Some of the keys to the work of three essential artists in their historical, social, political, and cultural context; influences and contributions.</li>
<li>An overview of modern and contemporary art in the Western world, along with a few key concepts to develop your own criteria, think critically, use adequate technical vocabulary, and gain confidence when discussing art-related issues.</li>
<li>The place of women in the history of art, and details of the work of two female artists.</li>
<li>How to enjoy modern and contemporary art, especially the exhibitions and artistic holdings of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, in an easy and slow learning process shared with people with similar interests.</li>
</ul>
CONTENTS
Eduardo Chillida
November 5: Chillida-Leku: A Dream Come True 
Developed as a work of art in its own right, this open-air museum is quite unique, placing art against the background of nature. In this unit, you will learn about the origin and development of this museum.
November 12: Chillida: Oeuvre, Nature, Space 
Chillida created in, for, and at the service of the natural environment and the viewers who enjoy his work. In this unit, you will also understand the importance of sound and music in Chillida’s production.
November 19: The Importance of Drawing 
Chillida’s oeuvre was guided by line and drawing, which contributed to the development of a unique formal style, recognizable across arts and mediums (drawing, printmaking, metalwork, etc.).
November 26: Tour of Eduardo Chillida’s works in the Museum Collection
Hilma af Klint
December 3: Art and Spirituality in the Late 19th Century 
The late 19th century witnessed the growth of mysticism, occultism, and spiritualism across Europe. In art, this led to the emergence of abstraction. Since then, art and spirituality have remained connected, and the connection has been expressed in multiple disciplines.
December 10: Who Is Who in Abstract Art 
In this unit, you will explore the history of abstraction: characteristics, main figures, sources of influence, and types of abstract art from the early years to the present.
December 17: Hilma af Klint’s Life and Work 
Along with other female artists, Swedish painter Hilma af Klint is now considered to be one of the pioneers of abstract art—a late recognition that led to the rewriting of the history of abstraction in painting.
January 21: Tour of Hilma af Klint’s exhibition
Tarsila do Amaral
January 28: Modern Art and Modernism in Latin America 
Contemporary Latin American art is the result of hybridization and cultural convergence. Its roots can be traced back to modern art and the movement known as modernism, emerging in the late 19th/early 20th century.
February 4: São Paulo Art Biennial and Brasilia 
Founded in 1951, the São Paulo Art Biennial has become one of the world’s leading contemporary art exhibitions. In the 1960s, Brasilia emerged as one of the icons of modern architecture, featuring several buildings designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer.
February 11: Tarsila do Amaral’s Life and Work 
Beginning in the 1920s, Tarsila do Amaral’s original oeuvre combines modernist and indigenous images. Against the vibrant background of the avant-garde in both São Paulo and Paris, Tarsila played a key role in the cultural exchange between Europe and Latin America.
February 25: Tour of Tarsila do Amaral’s exhibition

Join the course “Eduardo Chillida, Hilma af Klint and Tarsila do Amaral: Three Essential Artists Who Looked Beyond”.

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Creative workshops [Adults]

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Special Day for Museum Members

Led by Laboratorio Biomimético, these workshops seek to make the invisible visible through water and the color of Hilma af Klint’s watercolors.
They explore the links between water, art in the broadest sense of the word, the emotions it stirs within us and the impending Christmas holidays. We will emphasize the importance of getting excited, feeling, and sharing moments and experiences generated by contemplating works of art or gathering together at special times.
Adults
Bioinspired Watercolors
Time: 10:15am, 12:15pm and 4pm 
Duration: 90 min. 
Age: +18 
Language: Spanish 
Limited to 20 people

Led by Laboratorio Biomimético, these workshops seek to make the invisible visible through water and the color of Hilma af Klint’s watercolors.

Creative workshops [Adults] | Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Creative workshops [Children]

Led by Laboratorio Biomimético, these workshops seek to make the invisible visible through water and the color of Hilma af Klint’s watercolors.
They explore the links between water, art in the broadest sense of the word, the emotions it stirs within us and the impending Christmas holidays. We will emphasize the importance of getting excited, feeling, and sharing moments and experiences generated by contemplating works of art or gathering together at special times.
Children 
Water, Sticks and Inks 

Meeting point: Education Space 
Time: 5:45pm 
Duration: 75 min. 
Ages: 5–10 years old 
Language: Spanish 
Spaces: 20
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Creative workshops [Children] | Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Online Art Courses: The Emergence of Photography and its Presence in Contemporary Art

Would you like to get an overview of the history of photography and how it entered the art scene, becoming a discipline in its own right? In this course, you can follow the development of photography, learning about photographers and techniques, from 19th-century Daguerreotype to the present.
Conducted by: Jon Uriarte, photographer and exhibition curator, currently working on the digital transformation of images on the Internet
Target audience: people 18+ interested in contemporary art 
Type of course: online 
Structure: 4 modules, 16 video lessons, additional resources 
Workload: 6 hours (at your own pace) 
Language: Spanish 
Certification: Upon completion of the course, participants will get a certificate
What will you learn in this course?
<ol>
<li>Overview of the history of photography, from the earliest forms to the present.</li>
<li>Most popular photography techniques, from Daguerreotype to digital photography.</li>
<li>The importance of photography and how it slowly became part of the art world. Considered as a mere tool for creation at first, it came to be a form of art in its own right.</li>
<li>Selected works from art photography and related industries like fashion, where photography plays a fundamental role.</li>
</ol>
CONTENTS
The course will be divided into four thematic modules, with examples by photographers and other artists.
Module I: The Origins of Photography; Timeline 
The development of photography from the 16th-century camera obscura to 19th-century Daguerreotype and calotype to “You Press the Button, We Do the Rest”.
Video 1: The camera obscura and studies in optics 
Video 2: The invention of Daguerreotype and the birth of photography 
Video 3: The supremacy of film for the public and for critics 
Video 4: Camera mass production and new ways of relating to images
Module II: The Emergence of Photography in Art 
For a long time, photography was neglected as a mere tool for the representation of reality, used by artists for technical support. Over time, little by little, it became part of the art world and, since the 1980s, it has been considered a form of art in its own right. The videos in this module illustrate these developments.
Video 1: Imogen Cunningham, Diane Arbus. 
Video 2: Alfred Stieglitz, Seydou Keïta 
Video 3: Andy Warhol, Nan Goldin 
Video 4: Bernd &amp; Hilla Becher, Thomas Struth
Module III: Photography and Fashion 
The relationship between photography and fashion dates back to the 19th century, when the first photos of garments for advertising purposes were taken. It became stronger with the emergence of the first fashion magazines in the 1920s. Throughout the 20th century, renowned photographers added their creative touch to fashion photography, leading to its development. The videos in this module illustrate this.
Video 1: Richard Avedon 
Video 2: Helmut Newton 
Video 3: Louise Dahl-Wolfe 
Video 4: Corinne Day
Module IV: Art Photography in the Digital Age 
The widespread use of smartphones led to the democratization of digital photography. This changed the nature of art photography, its relevance to artistic creation, and the role played by photographers. To this we should add the current discussion of the digital transformation of images on the internet. The videos in this module illustrate these developments.
Video 1: Andreas Gursky 
Video 2: Rineke Dijkstra 
Video 3: Penelope Umbrico 
Video 4: Paul Pfeiffer
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Thomas Struth (Geldern, Germany, 1954) 
Audience 1, Florence, 2004 
Chromogenic print 
Ed. 7/10 
179.5 x 286.5 cm 
Guggenheim Bilbao Museoa 
© Thomas Struth, Bilbao 2024
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Would you like to get an overview of the history of photography and how it entered the art scene, becoming a discipline in its own right? In this course, you can follow the development of photography, learning about photographers and techniques, from 19th-century Daguerreotype to the present.

Online Art Courses: The Emergence of Photography and its Presence in Contemporary Art | Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

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