Musée National d'Art Moderne Rehangs Contemporary Collection with Chronological Focus
From April 6, 2011, to February 13, 2011, the Musée National d'Art Moderne in Paris unveiled a fresh arrangement of its contemporary collections. The exhibition, centered on 'la Rue,' employs a chronological layout to improve visitor engagement, focusing primarily on paintings while also featuring sculptures. Notable pieces include Andy Warhol's 'Ten Lizes,' Robert Rauschenberg's 'Hoarfrost,' and a triptych by Joan Mitchell. This installation emphasizes significant artists and lesser-known works, reflecting the museum's history with a strong emphasis on French creators. Additional galleries explore minimalism, human figuration, the Italian avant-garde, and postmodern art. Recent additions feature Allan Kaprow's modular screen and Martin Kippenberger's self-portrait, alongside photography highlighting non-Western art, including works by El Anatsui.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs from April 6, 2011 to February 13, 2011 at Musée National d'Art Moderne, Paris.
- The hanging reintroduces a chronological approach to the contemporary collection.
- Key works include Andy Warhol's 'Ten Lizes', Robert Rauschenberg's 'Hoarfrost', and a Joan Mitchell triptych.
- The display reflects a changed perspective on women artists since 'Elles@Pompidou'.
- French artists are strongly represented, including Martin Barré, Simon Hantaï, Michel Parmentier, François Morellet.
- Recent acquisitions include Allan Kaprow's modular screen and Martin Kippenberger's self-portrait.
- Three rooms are dedicated to architecture and design.
- A work by Nigerian artist El Anatsui, acquired in 2005, greets visitors.
Entities
Artists
- Andy Warhol
- Robert Rauschenberg
- Joan Mitchell
- Robert Ryman
- Agnes Martin
- Brice Marden
- Ellsworth Kelly
- Martin Barré
- Simon Hantaï
- Michel Parmentier
- François Morellet
- Ed Paschke
- Larry Rivers
- Carla Accardi
- Alain Séchas
- Allan Kaprow
- Martin Kippenberger
- El Anatsui
Institutions
- Musée National d'Art Moderne
- Centre Pompidou
- Cordier collection
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Locations
- Paris
- France
Sources
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