Aubrey Beardsley, Musée d’Orsay
Misunderstood Modernity_ Heading towards the end of lockdown 2 in Paris, art lovers are looking forward to return to the fabulous collections and exhibitions the city can offer. The Musée d’Orsay houses the national art collections spanning from the mid-19th C to World War I, and it has been a very pleasant surprise to discover…
Giorgio De Chirico, Metaphysical Painting, Musée de l’Orangerie
A prophecy from the past_ Giorgio De Chirico was one of those artists who challenged not only the meaning of painting but also art appreciation. The current exhibition in the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris showcases his early production, from 1906 to the end of World War I. This is extremely brief, especially for an…
Le Dessin sans Réserve, MAD Paris
Drawings outside the box_ In Paris, we have been spoilt lately by museums showcasing drawings. In the Petit Palais we appreciated the fine arts drawings from the eclectic Prat Collection (see blog). The Musée des Arts Décoratifs is staging at the moment a different view on drawings: a mixture of fine and decorative arts, presented…
Cezanne and the Master Painters – A Dream of Italy, Musée Marmottan Monet
Before and After Cezanne_ Paul Cezanne marked the passage to Modernity and the 20th C Art. Close to the Impressionists, he took their vision further establishing a new link with nature, not by just exploring the effects of light, but by translating the mystery of creation into shapes and colours. Being conscientious of his researches,…
Fuji, pays de neige – Musée Guimet
The Majestic Mount Fuji Mount Fuji is the absolute symbol of Japan, found in art, customs and everyday life. Its symbolism goes even deeper, as it represents the interaction between man and nature. It is a sacred volcano, a Shinto divinity and best appreciated from a distance, when covered by snow. An exhibition at the…
Pompeii, Grand Palais
Under the Volcano Archaeology is a tricky subject to display in a museum. It is rather about ruins and artefacts that have lost their youth long ago. Plus, one needs some basic background in history and a lot of imagination to fully appreciate. By no means archaeology displays are inferior to other kinds of exhibitions,…
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The Choice of Paris 