Paintings for the exhibition have been loaned by the Tate, the Royal Academy and Manchester Art Gallery.

BBC: William Etty: York gallery holds exhibition for artist

The single-artist exhibition of Mr. Fischer's work, which opened Thursday evening, is part of a long-standing tradition at the Beverly Hills gallery to open a major show the Thursday before the Academy Awards.

WSJ: Urs Fischer's Beds & Problem Paintings Show in Beverly Hills

His advice is sought at London's Tate Gallery (where he was a trustee) and at the Royal Academy, where in 1997 he curated a memorable Braque show.

ECONOMIST: 20th-century art