Harald Giersing : modernismens fortællinger

Wishing to radically renew the art of painting, Harald Giersing (1881-1927) strove for a modern mode of expression, experimenting with bold fields of colour and rapidly applied, coarse and expressive brushstrokes. This exhibition offers insight into his experimental approach to painting, showing a wide range of works from his entire oeuvre - from his monumental figure scenes and depictions of modern subject matter taken from the realms of performing arts and sports to landscape paintings full of speed and movement, faceless portraits, graveyards, still lifes and self-portraits. With this special exhibition, Faaborg Museum, Randers Kunstmuseum and Sorø Kunstmuseum join forces to take a fresh, research-based look at Harald Giersing. Featuring works from the three museums' own collections supplemented by important loans from other museums and private collections in Denmark and abroad, the exhibition is the largest overall presentation of Giersing's artistic endeavours in twenty-five years.