This special exhibition presents the iconic and philosophical explorations of the human form by Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966), focusing on his major achievements during the postwar years including sculpture, painting, and drawing. The exhibition is co-organized by the Fondation Giacometti in Paris and the Cleveland Museum of Art; SAM is the second and only West Coast stop on its North American tour.
The Nose, 1947–49, Alberto Giacometti, Swiss, 1901–1966, bronze, painted metal, cotton rope, 80.9 x 70.5 x 40.6 cm., Fondation Giacometti, © Succession Alberto Giacometti/ ADAGP, Paris, 2021.