Fondation Giacometti

In October 1955, Giacometti gets to know a young Japanese philosophy professor, Isaku Yanaihara (1918 - 1989). He is particularly interested in existentialism. A profound understanding operates between the two men throughout the months, so much so that Giacometti asks for him to pose in October 1956. Isaku would come back during the summers of 1957, 1959, 1960 and 1961. From these sittings, and from memory, there are about 21 paintings and 2 busts, as well as a few drawings. This extraordinary and striking event is recounted in several of Yanaihara's books, which serve as precious reference points when understanding the particular relationship that Giacometti entertains with his models. This will be the subject of this lecture presented by Emilie Bouvard, head of collections at the Fondation Giacometti. 

Online lecture recorded on Zoom.