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Cezanne's Legacy Explored in Major Grand Palais Exhibition

exhibition · 2026-08-10

From September 23, 2026, to January 17, 2027, the Grand Palais in Paris will present a retrospective exhibition titled "Cezanne et nous," which delves into the impact of Paul Cezanne's work. This showcase will include pieces from the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Phillips Collection, and three museums in Paris: musée d'Orsay, Centre Pompidou, and musée de l'Orangerie. The exhibition will highlight Cezanne's influence from the late 19th century through postmodernism, featuring artists such as Picasso and Matisse. Significant milestones in Cezanne's acclaim will be emphasized, along with key artworks like "Le baigneur" (1885) and "Les Joueurs de cartes" (1890-1895), as well as contemporary interpretations like Doig's "Bather" (2023).

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Cezanne et nous' at Grand Palais, Paris, from September 23, 2026 to January 17, 2027.
  • Features works from MoMA, Met, Phillips Collection, musée d'Orsay, Centre Pompidou, and musée de l'Orangerie.
  • Traces Cezanne's artistic legacy over nearly 150 years.
  • Includes works by artists influenced by Cezanne: Peter Doig, André Derain, Marsden Hartley, Émile Bernard, Robert Delaunay, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Natalia Gontcharova, David Hockney, Vera Molnár, Piet Mondrian.
  • Highlights early recognition through 'père Tanguy' and Ambroise Vollard's exhibitions (1895-1906).
  • Examines Cezanne's impact on modern art and formalism.
  • Key works: Cezanne's 'Le baigneur' (1885), 'Les Joueurs de cartes' (1890-1895), Peter Doig's 'Bather' (2023).
  • Exhibition address: 17 avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris.

Entities

Artists

  • Paul Cezanne
  • Peter Doig
  • André Derain
  • Marsden Hartley
  • Émile Bernard
  • Robert Delaunay
  • Pablo Picasso
  • Henri Matisse
  • Natalia Gontcharova
  • David Hockney
  • Vera Molnár
  • Piet Mondrian
  • Ambroise Vollard
  • père Tanguy

Institutions

  • Grand Palais
  • Museum of Modern Art
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Phillips Collection
  • musée d'Orsay
  • Centre Pompidou
  • musée de l'Orangerie
  • Connaissance des Arts

Locations

  • Paris
  • France
  • New York
  • United States
  • Washington

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