Auguste Herbin exhibition at the Musée de Montmartre - our photos

Modern art invites itself to the Musée de Montmartre! From March 15 to September 15, 2024, the Musée Montmartre invites you to discover its latest exhibition of works by the artist Auguste Herbin, a little-known but essential figure in modern art. This retrospective, the first of its kind in Paris, offers a journey throughHerbin's creative life, revealing his artistic influences and evolutions. Entitled Auguste Herbin au Musée de Montmartre, it promises a deep immersion in the work of an artist who traversed and influenced great masters, but also and above all numerous movements, from Fauvism to Cubism, right through to abstraction.

Theexhibition itinerary is designed to captivate seasoned art lovers and novices alike. ExploringHerbin's seven creative periods, from his post-impressionist beginnings to his last abstract works, visitors will discover a variety of often previously unpublished works. Auguste Herbin, who spent eighteen years in the legendary Bateau-Lavoir, left his mark on art history with his universal plastic alphabet, a radical form of expression freed from objective representation. This retrospective highlightsHerbin 's central place in the world of modern art, with major works from each creative period.

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Theexhibition does more than present the works. It also contextualizesAuguste Herbin 's role in the evolution of twentieth-century art. A trailblazer in several artistic movements, the artist has been exhibited alongside some of the greatest names in the art world, and features in some illustrious collections. His career, which took off in 1913, bears witness to his international recognition. Particular emphasis is placed on the interwar period, revealing his role as a pioneer of pure abstraction, rich in humanity and clarity.Herbin 's influence on future generations of artists, fromgeometric abstraction toOp Art, is also highlighted, attesting to the indelible imprint he left on the history of art.

An opportunity to rediscover an artist unjustly forgotten by the general public. Auguste Herbin's diverse and singular oeuvre reveals him to be a master in his own right. An unmissable cultural event, then, for all art enthusiasts and those in search of enriching artistic discoveries. Shall we drop by the Musée de Montmartre?