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An unprecedented exhibition for the 120th anniversary of Victor Hugo's house

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The Maison de Victor Hugo is celebrating its 120th anniversary in June. On this occasion, a special anniversary exhibition is being organized from May 10th to September 3rd, 2023. It will showcase the highlights of the poet's life, from his drawings to the letters he wrote to his family.

For the 120th anniversary of the Maison de Victor Hugo, archives, drawings, paintings, photos, and collections will be exhibited in the poet's former apartment. These unique pieces trace the life of the playwright and immerse the viewer in settings that inspired Victor Hugo. The world of French literature is accessible to everyone, thanks to its free and open access!

Hugo's universe is to be discovered in four stages. The exhibition begins with a focus on the friendship between Victor Hugo and journalist Paul Meurice. Who better than a good friend to talk about the writer? Throughout Victor Hugo's exile period, he entrusted his financial and literary interests to Paul Meurice. It is thanks to him that Les Misérables will be adapted for the theater.

Among the 230 exhibited works, there is a section dedicated to images. Victor Hugo's writings were often accompanied by illustrations that he himself drew or had done by renowned artists. Works by Eugène Carrière, Henri Fantin-Latour, and Jean-Jacques Henner can be found.

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Blending poetry and contemporary art

The visit continues with the impact of the poet's writings on contemporary art. For this occasion, two artists, Arnulf Rainer and Julius Baltazar, will also be exhibited at Maison de Victor Hugo. From Hugo's ink to the artists' canvases, the playwright's works have inspired the greatest figures of the modern art movement. To end on a high note, you will have the opportunity to visit Victor Hugo's apartment located on the second floor of the House. In this place where the greatest masterpieces of French literature were conceived, letters written to his family members will be exhibited. Today, we can discover the poet's intimacy, from the original manuscripts he wrote to the drawings he crafted with his own hands. 120 years of Maison Victor Hugo 6, Place des Vosges – 4th From May 10 to September 3, 2023 Free admission Official website: [https://www.maisonsvictorhugo.paris.fr/fr/expositions/la-maison-de-victor-hugo-fete-ses-120-ans](https://www.maisonsvictorhugo.paris.fr/fr/expositions/la-maison-de-victor-hugo-fete-ses-120-ans)ank">More information

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