Contemporary Korean prints: a free exhibition of graphic arts at the Musée Cernuschi

Well-known to lovers of Asian art, the Musée Cernuschi unveils some very fine exhibitions every year. Recently, for example, the sublime museum nestled on the edge of the Parc Monceau showcased ink in motion, followed by the work of Korean artist Kim Tschang-Yeul and photographs of Japan by Felice Beato (1832-1909). This spring, the Musée Cernuschi is exhibiting Japanese prints from the Jean and Yvonne Tavernier collection in the installation " Reflets du Japon au tournant de la modernité ".

Reflections of Japan at the turning point of modernity: the exhibition of Japanese prints at the Musée Cernuschi
Japanese prints from the Jean and Yvonne Tavernier collection are on show at the Musée Cernuschi in Paris for the installation "Reflets du Japon au tournant de la modernité". On view free of charge from March 26 to June 9, 2024. [Read more]

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But that's not all, as the Parisian museum also unveils its new graphic arts exhibition, featuring contemporary Korean prints. On view free of charge from March 19 to June 9, 2024 in the Salle Peinture, this small installation presents a selection of 7 contemporary works from the museum's collection of Korean prints.

An opportunity for experts and novices alike to discover this graphic art, often perceived as an ancient form of creation. This spring, the Musée Cernuschi has therefore decided to give pride of place to this field, which has been reinvested by visual artists as an artistic field in its own right, each time revealing different techniques and styles of great richness.

Please note that this selection of 7 contemporary Korean prints will be enhanced by other prints from the museum's collections, and will be exhibited on a rotating basis in the room dedicated to graphic arts on the permanent tour.

To discover them, visit the Musée Cernuschi from March 19 to June 9, 2024, and take advantage of this free exhibition to learn more about the sublime graphic art of printmaking, as well as to discover the museum's permanent collection!

Musée Cernuschi: the free museum, the jewel of Asian arts in Paris
The Musée Cernuschi is the museum of Asian arts in Paris, tracing the history of the Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese peoples since Neolithic times. The collection includes works acquired by the city, including 5,000 bequeathed by Henri Cernuschi in the 19th century. The museum's centerpiece is a large bronze Buddha, which dominates the immense, high-ceilinged hall housing the permanent collections. [Read more]