emirates7 - Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Louvre Abu Dhabi, inaugurated the museum's new exhibition, **Post-Impressionism: Beyond Appearances**, which opens to the public on October 16, 2024, and runs until February 9, 2025.
This exhibition is organized in collaboration with the Musée d’Orsay and France Muséums, featuring masterpieces from prominent artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, Georges Seurat, Henri-Edmond Cross, Émile Bernard, Paul Sérusier, Paul Gauguin, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, who played pivotal roles in defining the Post-Impressionist movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Curated by Jean-Rémi Touzet from Musée d’Orsay and Jérôme Farigoule from Louvre Abu Dhabi, with assistance from Aisha Alahmadi, Estelle Bégué, and Fanny Matz, the exhibition will showcase approximately 100 artworks, including paintings, works on paper, and textiles from nine different museums and cultural institutions.
The exhibition is sponsored by Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and supported by L’Officiel Arabia as the media partner.
Manuel Rabaté, Director of Louvre Abu Dhabi, expressed gratitude for the collaboration with Musée d’Orsay, recalling their previous successful exhibition, **Impressionism: Pathways to Modernity** in 2022. He noted that the vibrant scenography of this exhibition explores innovation and openness, reflecting the region's evolving art scene.
Dr. Guilhem André, Scientific, Curatorial and Collection Management Director, highlighted the significance of the featured masterpieces, stating that they offer unique perspectives on the Post-Impressionist movement and celebrate the distinct styles of its artists.
Exhibition curators Touzet and Farigoule emphasized how late 19th-century artists like Georges Seurat, Paul Gauguin, and Vincent van Gogh introduced new techniques that reshaped painting, paving the way for abstract art.
Notable works on loan from Musée d’Orsay include Van Gogh's **Bedroom in Arles** (1889) and **The Siesta** (1889-1890), Cross's **The Hair** (circa 1892) and **The Evening Air** (circa 1893), Cézanne's **Portrait of Madam Cézanne** (1885-1890) and **Still Life with Onions** (circa 1896-1898), Bernard's **Breton Women with Umbrellas** (1892), and Sérusier's **The Talisman** (1888). The exhibition will also feature prints from Louvre Abu Dhabi's collection, including works by Utagawa Hiroshige.
Additionally, two paintings by Egyptian artist Georges Hanna Sabbagh, **The Artist and His Family at the Church of La Clarté** (1920) and **The Family: The Sabbaghs in Paris** (1921), will be showcased.
Sylvain Amic, President of Musée d’Orsay and Musée de l’Orangerie, expressed pride in collaborating with Louvre Abu Dhabi for this cultural exchange, strengthening ties between the UAE, the Gulf region, and the global art community.
The exhibition's unique and colorful design is divided into nine sections, each representing the distinct journeys of Post-Impressionist artists. Visitors can explore the Neo-Impressionist Path, Cézanne Path, Gauguin and Pont-Aven Path, Van Gogh Path, Nabis Path, Toulouse-Lautrec Path, Odilon Redon Path, the Prints, and the transition from Post-Impressionism to 20th-century avant-garde.
These sections encourage a closer look at Post-Impressionist masters and promote personal interpretations of the works. Four interactive multimedia devices will allow visitors to engage with video projections and interactive stories about the artists while experimenting with their own artistic creations.
Lenders to the exhibition include Musée d’Orsay, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Institut National d’Histoire de l’Art, Musée de Grenoble, and others.
A rich cultural and educational program will accompany the exhibition, featuring events such as a public talk with the curators on October 15 and a podcast available on the museum's website and mobile app.
Special culinary experiences called Secret Dinners, inspired by an ingredient from one of the exhibition's artworks, will be held on December 6 and 7, combining music, art, and food influenced by the Post-Impressionism movement.
A screening of the film **Loving Vincent** will explore the life of Vincent van Gogh and his final days, while various educational activities for adults, families, and youth will be offered, including an interactive Young Visitors’ Guide and monthly family weekend activations.
Adult visitors can participate in specialized sessions like **Drawing at the Museum** and **Book an Easel**, alongside guided tours.
The exhibition catalogue will be available in Arabic, English, and French at the museum's boutique.
This exhibition is organized in collaboration with the Musée d’Orsay and France Muséums, featuring masterpieces from prominent artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, Georges Seurat, Henri-Edmond Cross, Émile Bernard, Paul Sérusier, Paul Gauguin, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, who played pivotal roles in defining the Post-Impressionist movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Curated by Jean-Rémi Touzet from Musée d’Orsay and Jérôme Farigoule from Louvre Abu Dhabi, with assistance from Aisha Alahmadi, Estelle Bégué, and Fanny Matz, the exhibition will showcase approximately 100 artworks, including paintings, works on paper, and textiles from nine different museums and cultural institutions.
The exhibition is sponsored by Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and supported by L’Officiel Arabia as the media partner.
Manuel Rabaté, Director of Louvre Abu Dhabi, expressed gratitude for the collaboration with Musée d’Orsay, recalling their previous successful exhibition, **Impressionism: Pathways to Modernity** in 2022. He noted that the vibrant scenography of this exhibition explores innovation and openness, reflecting the region's evolving art scene.
Dr. Guilhem André, Scientific, Curatorial and Collection Management Director, highlighted the significance of the featured masterpieces, stating that they offer unique perspectives on the Post-Impressionist movement and celebrate the distinct styles of its artists.
Exhibition curators Touzet and Farigoule emphasized how late 19th-century artists like Georges Seurat, Paul Gauguin, and Vincent van Gogh introduced new techniques that reshaped painting, paving the way for abstract art.
Notable works on loan from Musée d’Orsay include Van Gogh's **Bedroom in Arles** (1889) and **The Siesta** (1889-1890), Cross's **The Hair** (circa 1892) and **The Evening Air** (circa 1893), Cézanne's **Portrait of Madam Cézanne** (1885-1890) and **Still Life with Onions** (circa 1896-1898), Bernard's **Breton Women with Umbrellas** (1892), and Sérusier's **The Talisman** (1888). The exhibition will also feature prints from Louvre Abu Dhabi's collection, including works by Utagawa Hiroshige.
Additionally, two paintings by Egyptian artist Georges Hanna Sabbagh, **The Artist and His Family at the Church of La Clarté** (1920) and **The Family: The Sabbaghs in Paris** (1921), will be showcased.
Sylvain Amic, President of Musée d’Orsay and Musée de l’Orangerie, expressed pride in collaborating with Louvre Abu Dhabi for this cultural exchange, strengthening ties between the UAE, the Gulf region, and the global art community.
The exhibition's unique and colorful design is divided into nine sections, each representing the distinct journeys of Post-Impressionist artists. Visitors can explore the Neo-Impressionist Path, Cézanne Path, Gauguin and Pont-Aven Path, Van Gogh Path, Nabis Path, Toulouse-Lautrec Path, Odilon Redon Path, the Prints, and the transition from Post-Impressionism to 20th-century avant-garde.
These sections encourage a closer look at Post-Impressionist masters and promote personal interpretations of the works. Four interactive multimedia devices will allow visitors to engage with video projections and interactive stories about the artists while experimenting with their own artistic creations.
Lenders to the exhibition include Musée d’Orsay, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Institut National d’Histoire de l’Art, Musée de Grenoble, and others.
A rich cultural and educational program will accompany the exhibition, featuring events such as a public talk with the curators on October 15 and a podcast available on the museum's website and mobile app.
Special culinary experiences called Secret Dinners, inspired by an ingredient from one of the exhibition's artworks, will be held on December 6 and 7, combining music, art, and food influenced by the Post-Impressionism movement.
A screening of the film **Loving Vincent** will explore the life of Vincent van Gogh and his final days, while various educational activities for adults, families, and youth will be offered, including an interactive Young Visitors’ Guide and monthly family weekend activations.
Adult visitors can participate in specialized sessions like **Drawing at the Museum** and **Book an Easel**, alongside guided tours.
The exhibition catalogue will be available in Arabic, English, and French at the museum's boutique.