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Louvre Abu Dhabi to Showcase Early 20th Century Parisian Art Scene

exhibition · 2026-05-04

From September 18 to December 7, 2019, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, alongside Agence France-Muséums and the Centre Pompidou, will present an exhibition titled 'Rendezvous in Paris: Picasso, Chagall, Modigliani & Co. (1900-1939)'. This display explores the vibrant art landscape of early 20th-century Paris and includes works by around 50 notable artists, including Pablo Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani, and Marc Chagall. The exhibition highlights how, following World War I, Paris transformed into a lively cultural hub for European artists, who gathered in cafes, studios, and galleries, ultimately positioning the City of Light as a key player in modern artistic development.

Key facts

  • Exhibition runs from September 18 to December 7, 2019
  • Organized by Louvre Abu Dhabi with Centre Pompidou and Agence France-Muséums
  • Features around 50 artists including Picasso, Modigliani, Chagall, Gris, Soutine, Brancusi, and de Lempicka
  • Showcases paintings, sculptures, and photographs from 1900-1939
  • Focuses on Paris as a cosmopolitan and bohemian center for European artists after WWI
  • Artists gathered in cafes, studios, and galleries, making Paris Europe's creative hub
  • Exhibition held at Louvre Abu Dhabi in Saadiyat Cultural District
  • Title: Rendezvous in Paris: Picasso, Chagall, Modigliani & Co. (1900-1939)

Entities

Artists

  • Pablo Picasso
  • Amedeo Modigliani
  • Marc Chagall
  • Juan Gris
  • Chaïm Soutine
  • Constantin Brancusi
  • Tamara de Lempicka

Institutions

  • Louvre Abu Dhabi
  • Centre Pompidou
  • Agence France-Muséums

Locations

  • Abu Dhabi
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Paris
  • France
  • Saadiyat Cultural District

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