Here’s an unfortunate idea for an exhibition: hold it outdoors in the wintertime and place the photos and lengthy texts high above a busy commercial street undergoing construction work so viewers have to crane their necks to see them while … Read More
As king of France from 1515 to 1547, François I was not only ferocious in war but also a fervent patron of the arts and letters, especially Italian art and culture. He was responsible for bringing the Italian Renaissance to … Read More
The exhibition “The Art of the Pastel: From Degas to Redon“ (through April at the Petit Palais) is an image booster for a medium often seen as a poor cousin of painting, something artists use when they can’t paint for … Read More
“Étranger Résident: La Collection Marin Karmitz,” an exhibition of the art collection of film producer and distributor Marin Karmitz (the “MK” in the MK2 chain of movie theaters) at the Maison Rouge in Paris feels like a self-portrait of the man … Read More
The terrible events of World War I not only changed the world in terms of geopolitics, warfare and technology, but also had a powerful effect on developments in the world of art. Many of Europe’s most inventive artists, shaken by the … Read More
Many proper names have come into everyday use in the English language, but that distinction has been awarded to few artists. Peter Paul Rubens is an exception: for the past two centuries, pleasingly plump women have been referred to as “Rubenesque.” … Read More
Irving Penn (1917–2009) is one of the generation of postwar photographers who made their name in fashion but went on to conquer other photographic genres. The Grand Palais is now presenting a major retrospective (which originated at the Metropolitan Museum … Read More
Like the creations of John Galliano for Dior, the current exhibition at at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, “Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams,” is over-the-top spectacular. After an extensive introduction to the life of Dior the man in photos, film … Read More
True lovers of Paul Cézanne will enjoy the current exhibition of his portraits at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, but they should by no means miss “Le Chant de la Terre,” the superb summer show at the Fondation Pierre Gianadda … Read More
For photography lovers, Les Rencontres de la Photographie in Arles is a “must” festival. Now in its 48th year, it runs through September 24 and features a nearly overwhelming menu of over 40 exhibitions, as well as evening projections, artist talks, … Read More
