Sakountala, inspired by Hindu mythology, was Camille Claudel's first monumental sculpture. Created at the age of just 23, this work had a turbulent career, between success and controversy, before sinking into oblivion. The exhibition looks at the creative process behind this masterpiece, its history and the many variations Claudel proposed throughout her career.
The "Camille Claudel à l'œuvre : Sakountala" exhibition brings together almost 100 objects, including sculptures, paintings, photographs, drawings, manuscripts, models and theatrical costumes. These works come from exceptional loans from the Musée Rodin, the Bibliothèque nationale de France and the Musée d'Orsay, offering a complete and immersive immersion into the world of Camille Claudel.
The "Camille Claudel à l'œuvre: Sakountala" exhibition is a unique opportunity to discover the work of this sculptor of genius in a highly symbolic place: the house where Camille Claudel spent her formative years. A place of remembrance and celebration, it retraces the artist's career and highlights her creative genius through 300 works of art.
The museum showcases not only the sculptures of Camille Claudel, but also those of other artists of her era, such as Alfred Boucher and Auguste Rodin, highlighting the influences and collaborations that marked her career. A must-see destination for art lovers and the curious!
One-off events not to be missed
Throughout the exhibition, special events will enrich the visitor experience.
The opening weekend, on September 14 and 15, includes a guided tour with Cécile Bertran, curator of the exhibition, as well as Bollywood dance initiations to discover the gestures linked to the Sakountala myth.
During the European Heritage Days on September 21 and 22, visitors will be able to take part in flash tours and free artistic workshops.
On Thursday October 10, a "Happy Hour" will offer a thirty-minute tour followed by a Chablis wine tasting.
On Sunday November 10, a sophrology session will be held in front of the work "L'Abandon".
On November 30, a Bollywood dance performance by the Triwat company will plunge spectators into the colorful, emotional world of the Sakountala myth.
On December 7 and 8, the museum will celebrate the 160th anniversary of Camille Claudel's birth with several events, including the launch of a sound capsule for meditation in front of "La Valse" and a tribute show retracing the artist's life through her letters and the writings of her contemporaries.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 14, 2024 to January 12, 2025
Location
Camille Claudel Museum
10 Rue Gustave Flaubert
10400 Nogent sur Seine
Access
How to get to the museum from Paris: By train: hourly from Gare de l'Est, one-hour journey, then 5-minute walk to the museum By road: 1 hour 20 minutes on the Nationale 4 or A4 and the Départementale 231
Official website
www.museecamilleclaudel.fr
