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Anton Prinner's Sacred Art Exhibition at Musée Magnelli, Vallauris

exhibition · 2026-08-01

The Musée Magnelli in Vallauris, France, is hosting an exhibition titled "Anton Prinner. Le ciel pour plafond" (Anton Prinner: The Sky for a Ceiling), honoring the Hungarian-born sculptor and painter Anton Prinner. Born in 1902, Prinner led a singular life and created a dreamlike body of work that went against the grain of his era, populated by mysterious animals and spectral figures. The exhibition showcases Prinner's unique artistic vision, which has been described as sacred art. The show is a tribute to an artist who, despite being relatively unknown, produced a significant oeuvre that challenges conventional artistic norms. The exhibition is currently on view at the Musée Magnelli, a museum dedicated to modern art, located in Vallauris, a town renowned for its ceramics and artistic heritage. The title of the exhibition, "Le ciel pour plafond," suggests a transcendental quality, reflecting Prinner's spiritual and imaginative approach to art.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'Anton Prinner. Le ciel pour plafond' at Musée Magnelli in Vallauris, France.
  • Honors sculptor and painter Anton Prinner, born in 1902.
  • Prinner was of Hungarian origin.
  • Prinner's work is described as dreamlike and populated by mysterious animals and spectral figures.
  • The exhibition is a tribute to Prinner's sacred art.
  • Prinner's life was singular and his work went against the grain of his era.
  • The Musée Magnelli is located in Vallauris, France.
  • The exhibition is currently on view.

Entities

Artists

  • Anton Prinner

Institutions

  • Musée Magnelli

Locations

  • Vallauris
  • France

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