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West Bund Art & Design

WEST BUND ART & DESIGN

Xavier Hufkens
Booth A120 7–10 November 2024 Shanghai
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Xavier Hufkens is pleased to present a solo exhibition dedicated to the work of Leon Kossoff (1926–2019) at West Bund Art & Design this year. Spanning nearly four decades—from the late 1960s to the early 2000s—the presentation focuses on portraits, highlighting Kossoff’s exceptional ability to capture the human spirit. Renowned as one of the twentieth century’s leading figurative painters, Kossoff created portraits and figure studies that delve into profound psychological depth, often depicting family members and close friends within the intimacy of his studio.

About the Artist

British artist Leon Kossoff (1926–2019) is one of the most acclaimed figurative painters of the twentieth century. A born and bred Londoner, Kossoff found inspiration in his close environment; from within his studio walls to the city’s streets. Often building layer on layer of paint over long periods of time, Kossoff created expressive, tactile surfaces. Through a use of heavy impasto, his canvases took on a three-dimensional, almost sculptural quality.

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