
Athens, Greece.- The Herakleidon Museum is proud to present “Sol LeWitt: Line and Color”, on view from October 1st through January 29th 2012. “Line and Color” showcases works by the American artist Sol LeWitt, all of which were donated by the artist himself, and are on loan from the New Britain Museum of American Art (Connecticut, USA). The exhibition has the support of the U.S. Embassy in Athens. The exhibition comprises 115 works by Sol LeWitt are mainly prints (such as lithographs, etchings, and woodcuts), but his first oil painting as well as gouache, monotypes, and photographs are also included. The artist’s works are known for their geometric shapes and rich colors. A private museum space in the heart of Athens, under the shadow of the Acropolis, the Herakleidon Museum opened its doors to friends of the fine arts in the summer of 2004.