Abstract art is given a great deal of importance in the cultural places of the capital, but do you know its opposite, figurative art, a slice of contemporary art that represents reality, which has been neglected since the 1950s? For its new exhibition, Maison Caillebotte invites you to "Figurations. Another art of today".
It builds a historical framework of figurative art from one century to another, in France and abroad, through the works of around fifty artists who complement each other and advance this art of line, expression, and humanity. The exhibition, composed of drawings and paintings, is organized into two unique routes, corresponding to two distinct periods.
At the Ferme Ornée, figurative art from 1950 to 2000
Guy Boyer, the curator of the exhibition, explains that he wants to bring visibility back to the forgotten.
Those who have been overlooked because they didn't fit the current trends, the opinions of critics, and museums. The first part of the exhibition is dedicated to former artists who achieved a moderate success: Dado, Jacques Truphémus, Raymond Mason and their colleagues are among those who represent raw views of the studio, overwhelmed characters, self-portraits, and the bustling world of life, rare sights in contemporary art museums. During the journey through the Ferme Ornée, you will travel through different eras and witness the evolution of figurative art from the last century, from Sam Szafran to Susanne Hay and her male nudes, not forgetting Pierre Skira and his pastel-drawn manuscripts. It ends with a gallery of portraits, including those of Mouna Rebeiz, which will please the feminist among you. Figurative art at its finest.f represents the real, and is impregnated with the causes that constitute it.
© Sam SZAFRAN, untitled. 2016.
At the Orangerie, a leap in time and young talents
After a dive into the remnants of this art, the contemporary scene of the Orangerie will present you with the new trends in figuration in France, through 12 popular artists and 3 sections. The first brings together Nicolas Sage, Manon Pellan, and Dora Jeridi; the second brings together the works of Sylvain Brugière, Odonchimeg Davaadorj, and Marine Wallon; the third proposal confronts Thibaut Huchard, Bilal Hamdad, and Morgan Bancon. A selection that will offer you a broad panorama of the current figurative creation.
© Dora Jeridi, The Venomous Harvest, 2022.
Situated within a very vast park+
c, the Caillebotte House is a place that will delight nature lovers. Here, you will discover an exceptional garden, many views of which were painted by Gustave Caillebotte, but also a sublime vegetable garden of over 1700 m2, next to its original greenhouse. Boats and canoes are also available for rent to navigate along the Yerres and enjoy the scenery. As you may have guessed, art lovers eager to discover overlooked styles will enjoy themselves at the Caillebotte House, an ideal place for art and history enthusiasts to spend a cultural and bucolic afternoon, far from the hustle and bustle of Paris.Figurations. Another art of today
Caillebotte House
8, rue de Concy, Yerres
From May 13th to October 22nd, 2023
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