Exhibition Anthony Caro and Eduardo Paolozzi

In the summer of 1967, a dual exhibition by Anthony Caro and Eduardo Paolozzi is on display in Otterlo. Both artists work with heavy metals, such as iron, steel and aluminium. Caro’s sculptures are given a place in the sculpture garden. ‘I feel that the surroundings will be perfect for your work’, Oxenaar tells him enthusiastically. Paolozzi’s work is presented in the museum. He expresses his appreciation to Oxenaar: ‘I will always remember the excellent presentation created by your efforts.’

Oxenaar writes to the artists that the exhibition is a success: ‘The comments by the public are lively, both pro and contra but always involved […] the younger Dutch sculptors in particular are very much impressed’. He acquires the large steel sculpture Pompadour from Caro. The appreciative Paolozzi donates the aluminium sculpture Medea to the museum. ‘We are extremely grateful that the artist has decided to donate this important work, which has been here on loan for some time already.’