Title

Manolo Ruiz Pipo: private dreams, public collections.

Venues

Newcastle Region Art Gallery (21 February 2009 – 10 May 2009)

Date

(2009)

Summary

Single-artist exhibition. Located: Australia (NSW)

Curator

Susana Enriquez

Country of context

Australia

Abstract

This exhibition Manolo Ruiz Pipó: private dreams, public collections is a testimony to the philanthropy of Dr. William Bowmore (1909-2008) who endeavoured to broaden the cultural life of Newcastle. The two men met in Milan where Bowmore purchased several paintings, drypoints and lithographs by Ruiz Pipó. The two men shared a love of art and a mutual appreciation for music. Bowmore and Ruiz Pipó developed a strong friendship and travelled together throughout Italy visiting the Pompeii frescoes. Bowmore invited Ruiz Pipó to Australia and organized two exhibitions of his work in Newcastle. From 1972 to 1975 the artist visited Australia several times and Bowmore’s circle of friends and relatives were introduced to Ruiz Pipó, with many becoming collectors of his work. [Dr. Susana Enriquez, Gallery media, 2009]