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Painting the French Riviera Exhibition Announced by CMA and Royal Academy

exhibition · 2026-07-09

The Royal Academy of Arts in London has announced a collaboration with the Cleveland Museum of Art for a major exhibition titled 'Painting the French Riviera.' This event will celebrate modern artistic expressions inspired by the Mediterranean coast of France, spanning from the 1870s to the 1960s. Showcasing over 120 pieces, including various forms of art such as paintings and films, the exhibition opens at the Royal Academy on October 2, 2026, and runs until January 31, 2027, before transferring to the CMA from March 14 to July 11, 2027. The display emphasizes the Riviera’s breathtaking natural beauty as an artistic muse.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'Painting the French Riviera'
  • Organized by Cleveland Museum of Art and Royal Academy of Arts London
  • Covers modern art on the French Riviera from 1870s to 1960s
  • Includes over 120 works: paintings, sculptures, drawings, film, books, posters
  • Royal Academy of Arts dates: October 2, 2026 to January 31, 2027
  • Cleveland Museum of Art dates: March 14, 2027 to July 11, 2027
  • Focuses on influence of Mediterranean light, skies, and sea
  • Spans 90 years of artistic production

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Locations

  • French Riviera
  • France
  • London
  • Cleveland

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