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Lucien Freud: The Self-portraits – In the presence of the artist

Lucien Freud (1922-2011) Reflection with Two Children (Self-portrait) (1965)

What a strange world Freud lived in! He lurks and looms and threatens. There are no smiles in his world, no human connections, no stories. Inside his studio, it’s airless and alienating as he dominates and menaces his sitters and us the viewers. After spending time with him, you might decide you don’t like Freud but believe me, you’ll have lots to think about.