The Expression

Detail

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the face takes centre stage for exhibiting the depths of the human condition. Artists push the boundaries of facial expression in an ever reaching attempt to examine complex states of mind. Centering around 18th century Franz Xaver Messerschmidt and early 20th century Egon Schiele, Rose Balston will examine art that is at times shocking, at others hilarious, and more often than not completely baffling.