At the turn of the 20th century, Alphonse Mucha was one of the most famous artists in Europe. A key figure of Art Nouveau and the inventor of an original style of graphic art, his work combined female beauty and stylised nature with a resolutely innovative composition and typography. The "Mucha style" has been a source of fascination ever since it was created and was applied to a variety of artworks and...

The Musée du Luxembourg is presenting an unprecedented exhibition on Léon Monet (1836-1917), the overlooked brother of Claude Monet (1840-1926). A colour chemist, Rouen-based industrialist and collector, Léon Monet played a key role in his artist brother's career. In 1872, at a time when Claude, having returned from Le Havre, painted Impression, Sunrise, Léon founded the Société Industrielle de Rouen and decided to...

The 18th century is regarded as the golden age of pastel. A medium second to none when it comes to rendering the effects of texture and velvety complexions, use of pastel was often restricted to portraiture. Although it fell out of fashion at the time of the French Revolution, pastel enjoyed a revival between the second half of the 19th and early 20th century. The range of available pastels was considerably broadened...

April 8, 2023 marks the fiftieth anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, making this the year to celebrate his work and artistic legacy in France, Spain and internationally. To mark this anniversary year, the Musée National Picasso-Paris has invited the British designer Sir Paul Smith, known for his work on color, customization and kitsch, to sign the artistic direction of an exceptional exhibition, highlighting the...