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Art Gallery: Tim Burton, MoMA, New York

Some highlights of this unmissable show

by sheila.johnstonFriday, 4 December 2009

The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and other stories (1998), pen and ink, watercolour on paper

Tim Burton

To accompany our review of the spectacular and extensive exhibition dedicated to Tim Burton at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, we present a tiny selection of the 700-plus works on display there until 26 April 2010. Click on any of the images below to open the full view.

The entrance to the MOMA exhibition (photograph: Michael Locasiano)
The Green Man (1996-1998), oil and acrylic on canvas
Creature Series (1992), acrylic on canvas
Picasso Woman (1980-1990), pen and ink and watercolour on paper
The Nightmare Before Christmas: Sally (1993), Polaroid
Ramone (1980-1990), pen and ink, marker and coloured pencil on paper
Trick or Treat (1980), pen and ink, marker and watercolour wash on paper
Christmas Photo (1997), Polaroid
Edward Scissorhands (1990), pen and ink, and pencil on paper
Mars Attacks! (1995), watercolour and pastel on paper
Creature Series (1997-1998), pastel on paper
Blue Girl with Wine (c. 1997), oil on canvas

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theartsdesk interview with Tim Burton

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