LILLE.-For the first time in Lille, the entire series of Goya’s (1746-1828) Caprichos will be presented along with contemporary interpretations of the Spanish artist’s series of prints.

Composed of 80 etched and aquatint prints, Goya’s Caprichos explore such universal themes as romantic relationships, power and religion. These inventive, finely-crafted satirical images are open to a wide variety of interpretations. In 1799 Goya published a series of 80 prints titled Caprichos depicting what he called
“ ...the innumerable foibles and follies to be found in any civilized society, and from the common prejudices and deceitful practices which custom, ignorance, or self-interest have made usual.

Following in Goya’s footsteps, Japanese artist Yasumasa Morimura (Los Nuevos Caprichos) and British artists Jake and Dinos Chapman (Like a Dog Returns to its Vomit) make use of cross-dressing, provocation and the fantastic to bring their personal universes face-to-face with Goya’s own wild imaginings. Sculptures by Thomas Schütte, Rona Pondick and David Reekie complete the panorama.