André Masson's 'Sierra aragonaise' at Céret Museum
Catherine Millet highlights André Masson's painting 'Sierra aragonaise' (1935-36) at the Musée d'art moderne de Céret, part of the exhibition 'André Masson. Une mythologie de l'être et de la nature' running until October 27, 2019. The work stands out for its monochromatic red-orange palette, depicting a rocky landscape that appears more gripping than Masson's typical multicolored bullfight and insect scenes. Curated by Nathalie Gallissot and Jean-Michel Bouhours (former chief curator at Centre Pompidou), the exhibition focuses on landscapes that are metaphorically inhabited by myths and erotic forms—the sierra is described as filled with mouths, lips, vulvas, and a phallic mill. Millet notes Masson's earlier drawing for a cover over Courbet's 'L'Origine du monde' (owned by Jacques Lacan) as context.
Key facts
- André Masson's 'Sierra aragonaise' is featured at Musée d'art moderne de Céret.
- The exhibition is titled 'André Masson. Une mythologie de l'être et de la nature'.
- Exhibition runs until October 27, 2019.
- Curated by Nathalie Gallissot and Jean-Michel Bouhours.
- Painting is a monochrome red-orange landscape.
- Millet interprets the landscape as containing erotic imagery.
- Masson created a drawing to cover Courbet's 'L'Origine du monde' for Jacques Lacan.
- Article published in artpress on October 10, 2019.
Entities
Artists
- André Masson
- Catherine Millet
- Nathalie Gallissot
- Jean-Michel Bouhours
- Gustave Courbet
- Jacques Lacan
Institutions
- Musée d'art moderne de Céret
- Centre Pompidou
- Musée national d'art moderne
- Galerie Gianna Sistu
- artpress
Locations
- Céret
- France
Sources
- artpress —