If it is rather used to exhibiting artists from the 19th century and the romantic period, the Museum of Romantic Life invites a contemporary artist to take over all its spaces with about forty powerful and unprecedented works. Until September 10, 2023, Françoise Pétrovitch presents her paintings, sculptures, and drawings - specially created for the museum - in Françoise Pétrovitch. Love. Break, a exhibition that explores romanticism in contemporary art, as well as love and relationships, and is filled with poetry and sensitivity.
A sentimental and enigmatic exhibition
In this new exhibition, Françoise Pétrovitch explores the themes of landscape and emotion, subjects.Françoise Pétrovitch, a highly acclaimed artist, has been creating a body of work that resonates with the themes dear to the Romantic movement, combining classical romanticism with a modern and mysterious interpretation. From houses to gardens and two studios, the Musée de la Vie Romantique invites you to discover the artist's sensitive staging, brilliantly illustrating the uncertain feelings that shake teenage couples, as well as the challenges of experiencing love. Take a look behind the scenes of her work and let Françoise Pétrovitch take you on a joyful journey through the world of classical romance.Discover her imaginary landscapes composed of islands and forests, among which human figures with silent and enigmatic presence make their appearance. Then we discover portraits of contemporary characters, often adolescents, questioning the connection between two individuals.
Françoise Pétrovitch, Island, 2023, ink wash on paper 120 × 160 cm © A. Mole, Courtesy Semiose, Paris © Adagp, Paris, 2023.
Comfortable on all mediums - oil on canvas, ink on paper, sculpture - the visual artist spreads her paintings, drawings, and artworks among 19th-century works to which they echo. The romantic figures of the museum, such as George Sand or Pauline Viardot, thus become iconic heroes.Contemporary works of art by Françoise Pétrovitch are presented in this exhibition. Finally, the visit concludes in the center of the garden, where you will find the sculpture "L'Ogresse", which challenges traditional representations of power and celebrates the triumph of femininity.
In addition to Françoise Pétrovitch's artwork, you will also have the opportunity to watch a documentary by Hervé Plumet about his creative process for the Musée de la Vie Romantique. The museum has organized various events alongside the exhibition, including a meeting with the artist on April 18th. There will also be discussions about the artist's works led by students from the École du Louvre, as well as concerts and dance performances.
You can find more information about the exhibition and the diverse programming on the official website.
Françoise Pétrovitch, Tenir, 2023, ink wash on paper, 120 × 80 cm © A. Mole, Courtesy Semiose, Paris © Adagp, Paris, 2023
A participative project conducted with the students of Marx Dormoy College (18th arrondissement), and the Fonds d'Art contemporain-Paris collections will also be presented in the exhibition from May 13th. You will be able to discover and download the nine sound paintings created by the students around the artist's works.
Françoise Pétrovitch. Aimer. Rompre
Musée de la Vie romantique
16, rue Chaptal – 9th arrondissement
Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm
From April 5th to September 10th, 2023
Price: €10 (full); €8 (reduced)
More info and ticket office
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