During his brief and turbulent life Modigliani developed a unique and instantly recognisable pictorial style. Though meeting little success during their time, his emotionally intense portraits and seductive nudes are now among the best-loved paintings of the 20th century.
Modigliani’s nudes are a highlight of the exhibition – with 12 nudes on display, this is the largest group ever reunited in the UK. These sensuous works proved controversial when they were first shown in 1917, leading police to censor his only ever solo exhibition on the grounds of indecency.
You will also discover his lesser-known but radical and thought-provoking sculptures, as well as his portraits of his friends, lovers and supporters, including Pablo Picasso, Constantin Brancusi and his partner Jeanne Hébuterne.
Amedeo Modigliani Boy in Short Pants c.1918 Dallas Museum of Art
Amedeo Modigliani The Little Peasant c.1918 © Tate
Amedeo Modigliani Nude 1917 Private Collection
Amedeo Modigliani Jeanne Hébuterne 1919, private collection
Amedeo Modigliani Seated Nude (La belle romaine) 1917 Lent from a Private Collection
Amedeo Modigliani by an unknown photographer
Amedeo Modigliani Beatrice Hastings 1915 Private Collection
Amedeo Modigliani Juan Gris 1915 Lent by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bequest of Miss Adelaide Milton de Groot (1876–1967), 1967 (67.187.85)
Amedeo Modigliani Jeanne Hébuterne 1919 The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Thanks to a pioneering partnership with HTC Vive, the exhibition also transports visitors to the heart of early 20th century Paris using the latest virtual reality technology.
Modigliani VR Experience: The Ochre Atelier
The experience is a recreation of Modigliani’s final studio, which uses the actual studio space as a template.
A limited number of visitors will be able to view the VR experience on a first-come, first-served basis by joining the queue outside room 10 of the exhibition. Average wait is 25 minutes.
