Gilbert & George, Dream, 1984, black-and-white and hand-coloured photographs, 20 panels, 243.8 x 254 cm overall, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York. Gift, C.E.D.E.F., S.A., Geneva, 1986. © Gilbert & George, courtesy of Jay Jopling and White Cube (London).

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA.-The most important exhibition of postwar and contemporary art ever held in Australia is on view exclusively in Melbourne from the internationally renowned Guggenheim Museum. The fourth exhibition in the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series, Guggenheim Collection: 1940s to Now brings masterworks from the 20th and 21st centuries to the National Gallery of Victoria, revealing the evolution of art from the 1940s, with iconic works from every decade to the present. It will be on view through October 7, 2007.
“The range and power of this collection will amaze and delight viewers," said NGV Director Gerard Vaughan.
“It is the art of our time. A who’s who of acclaimed artists from every decade, including Mark Rothko, Roy Lichtenstein, Jackson Pollock, Gilbert & George, Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons and Cindy Sherman as well as many significant artists whose work has never been seen before in Australia,” Dr Vaughan said. Lire la suite http://www.artdaily.com/section/news/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=21182

Sarah Anne Johnson, Boy in the Field, 2002, chromogenic print, ed. 1/2, 50.8 x 61.0 cm. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York. Purchased with funds contributed by Pamela and Arthur Sanders; the Harriett Ames Charitable Trust; Henry Buhl; the Heather and Tony Podesta Collection, Falls Church, VA; Ann and Mel Schaffer; Shelley Harrison; and the Photography Committee, 2005. © Sarah Anne Johnson, courtesy of Julie Saul Gallery, New York.