Genuine Illusions
Illusion and Reality in Art
Bucerius Kunst Forum
February 13 to May 24, 2010
Can paintings lie? The trompe-l’oeil (French for “trick the eye”) genre clearly answers this question with yes. Since classical antiquity, artists have found amusement in cunningly deceiving the eye and brilliantly dedicating themselves to the art of illusion.
Bucerius Kunst Forum
Located in the heart of Hamburg next to the Rathaus, the Bucerius Kunst Forum invites its visitors to take part in a stimulating encounter with artistic masterpieces. Interpreted from a contemporary perspective, international art from ancient to modern times is shown in four rotating exhibition each year.
Since its foundation in 2002, the Bucerius Kunst Forum has become one of the leading exhibition houses in northern Germany. A unique, modern exhibition space was created in the historic building of the former Reichsbank.