A NEW exhibition capturing the life of 20th-century artist Rene Magritte opens at the LaTrobe Regional Gallery today.
Rene Magritte: The Revealing Image, Photos and Films includes 130 original photographs by and of Magritte, his family, friends and fellow artists as well as eight self-made films that give a behind-the-scenes view of his world.
It marks the 50th anniversary of the Belgian Surrealist's death and is staged in collaboration with the Magritte Foundation Belgium.
Gallery director Mark Themann said it was an opportunity to experience an amazing assembly of intimate and insightful photographs and films, many of which have never been exhibited previously.
"Magritte had a unique creative ability to enchant. He used the ordinary and the everyday to evoke the mysterious and to question our perceptions of reality," Dr Themann said.
"He is an iconic artist, whose influence on fellow artists, designers, film directors and visual culture continues to this day.
"It's a magnificent opportunity to present this major international exhibition in our newly-renovated Latrobe Regional Galley in Morwell. We're looking forward to welcoming visitors from the local region, around Australia, and the world."
After the exhibition's world-premiere in Morwell it will travel to Hong Kong, North and South America, and back to Europe.
Rene Magritte: The Revealing Image, Photos and Films runs at the gallery until November 19.
- Details - latroberegionalgallery.com
