Luc Tuymans (born 1958) is a Belgian artist who lives and works in Antwerp. Tuymans is considered one of the most influential painters working today.
The very first graphical work by Luc Tuymans: a dry needle etching dating back to 1975
lnkjetprint on paper, laminated on white cardboard
This series marks the beginning of the long standing relationship of Luc Tuymans and Antwerp master-printmaker Roger Vandaele.
The image originated in a Malmö hotel room, where Tuymans was staying in 2009 during the setup of the Against the Day exhibition
Luc Tuymans got the inspiration for this set of works in the last minutes of the movie 'The Moon and Sixpence', telling the story of Charles Strickland.
Screenprint in 8 colours on BFK Rives 270 g/m2 paper
