JOHN MARTIN K.L.

The leading John Martin specialist, Michael J. Campbell, announced details of a most important print exhibition event in 2006. This was staged at various major galleries in Spain. Mr Campbell also prepared a new catalogue of some 500 pages of high definition reproductions on quality paper which have accompanying text in both Spanish and English. This is the most comprehensive Martin print publication yet available and a major revision of his previous 'John Martin-Visionary Printmaker' (York 1993 Exhibition Catalogue)

Details:- La Oscuridad Visible. John Martin 1789-1854. Estampas y dibujos de la colección Campbell (Print Exhibition Catalogue Spanish and English) ISBN 84-96406-05-9

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The exhibition gallery locations and dates were as follows:-

• CA'N SOLERIC' (Palma) Passeig del Born, 27, 07012 PALMA DE MALLORCA

• January 24th until March 26th 2006

  This magnificent refurbished 18th century mansion was opened in 1995 as a gallery. It is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 h to 14:00 h and 17:00 h to 21:00 h. Sundays and holidays from 10:00 h to 13:30 h.

  Phone: 0034 971722092 Fax: 0034 971718498

  Web site information in English at 'Casal Solleric'

• 'MUSEO DE LA REAL ACADEMIA DE BELLAS ARTES' (Madrid) Calcografia Nacional de San Fernando

  Alcalá, 13, 28014 (Puerta del Sol), MADRID

• April 20th until June 25th 2006

  This is the place to go if you want to avoid the Prado crowds while looking at works by Goya, Zurbáran, Murillo and now John Martin. Within the building itself is the Instituto de Calcografia where many other prints are available. It is open to the public in general (non-groups) with FREE entry all the year (except August) : Wednesday to 17:00 h. July and September : Wednesday to 11:00 h.

  Phone: 0034 91 532 1543 Fax: 0034 91 524 09 77

  Web site information at 'Calcografia Nacional'

  e-mail: calcografia@calcografianacional.com

• 'MUSEO DE BELLAS ARTES' (Bilbao)

  Plaza del Museo, 2, 48011, BILBAO

• July 17th until October 2nd 2006

  Away from the more popular Guggenheim, this museum's impressive collection spans art from the 12th to 20th century. Highlights are some excellent Flemish works from between the 15th and 17th centuries. There are also works by El Greco, Goya, Gauguin, Francis Bacon, Picasso and Velasquez. To the rear of the building is a sculpture garden. Opening Times are Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 h to 20:00 h. Sundays and public holidays: 10:00 h to 14:00 h. Closed Mondays. Closed on 25th December and 1st January.

  Phone: 0034 94 439 61 37 (for guided tours) Fax: 0034 94 439 6145

  Web site information at 'Museo De Bellas Artes'

  e-mail: info@museobilbao.com