The first issue of Bacon Review concentrates on neglected aspects of Francis Bacon’s life and work, presenting his achievements in startlingly new ways.
The journal is the result of a collaborative effort and features contributions from specialist art historians. Yvonne Scott offers fresh perspectives on Bacon’s admiration for ancient Egyptian art, while Gill Hedley tells the story of Bacon’s first important critic, Robert Melville, and Sophie Pretorius explains the significance of Bacon’s friendship with the artist Richard Hamilton.
There is also an article by Martin Harrison, the editor, about the Francis Bacon MB Art Foundation’s collection and activities, which focuses specifically on a Jean Shepeard sketch of Francis Bacon which is now in the MB Art Collection, following its purchase at the sale of Doreen Kern’s collection (Kern had inherited it from Jean Shepeard, who was her aunt).
In addition to these enlightening contributions, Bacon Review includes many hitherto unseen photographs from the artist’s family archive and several surprises that will delight fans of Bacon’s work and provide new insights into his art.
In English
The journal can be ordered at https://www.francis-bacon.com/baconreview
