McNay Art Museum's 'Modern Paris' Showcases Early 20th-Century Art
The McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas, will host "Modern Paris: A Century Begins" from October 30, 2026, to January 24, 2027. The exhibition will exhibit over 50 pieces, including paintings, prints, and sculptures from its own collection, celebrating the vibrant early 20th-century Paris art scene. Notable artists featured include Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Marc Chagall, reflecting the global artistic convergence of that era. The event will commence with Alfred Sisley's 1872 painting, "The Route from Saint-Germain to Marly," highlighting the legacy of Marion Koogler McNay, the museum's founding collector.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs Oct. 30, 2026 - Jan. 24, 2027
- Over 50 works from the McNay's permanent collection
- Artists include Braque, Chagall, Matisse, Modigliani, Morisot, Picasso, Soutine, van Gogh
- Highlights founding collector Marion Koogler McNay
- Opens with Sisley's 'The Route from Saint-Germain to Marly' (1872)
- Focuses on early 20th-century Paris as a hub of artistic innovation
Entities
Artists
- Georges Braque
- Marc Chagall
- Henri Matisse
- Amedeo Modigliani
- Berthe Morisot
- Pablo Picasso
- Chaïm Soutine
- Vincent van Gogh
- Alfred Sisley
- Marion Koogler McNay
Institutions
- McNay Art Museum
Locations
- Paris
- France
- San Antonio
- United States