Presence: The Art of Portrait Sculpture

The Holburne Museum's transformed galleries are given over to sculpture for the first time with this show of sculpted portraits ancient and modern.

Ron Mueck, Mask II © Anthony d'Offay, London

Ron Mueck, Mask II

Heads from Ancient Greece and Rome will be displayed alongside 18th-century masterpieces; works from the 20th century by Giacometti, Brancusi and others; and contemporary pieces from artists including Marc Quinn and Ron Mueck.


Venue details

The Holburne Museum Great Pulteney Street, Bath Somerset BA2 4DB 01225 388588 www.holburne.org

Entry details

Free with National Art Pass until 30 June, thereafter £3.50 (standard entry charge is £6.95)

Open daily 10am – 5pm
Sun and Bank Holidays, 11am – 5pm

What the critics say

the-guardian

A subtle history of portrait sculpture emerges through this show.


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