Nabis, La Révolution Exhibition at Galerie Hélène Bailly Marcilhac, Paris
From September 8 to October 15, 2026, Galerie Hélène Bailly Marcilhac, located at 71 rue du Fg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, will showcase 'Nabis, La Révolution.' This exhibition revisits the Nabis, a group of late 19th-century artists, which includes Pierre Bonnard, Édouard Vuillard, Maurice Denis, Paul Sérusier, and Félix Vallotton, alongside works by Paul Gauguin. It emphasizes the Nabis' innovative use of color as a form of expression, focusing on rhythm and composition rather than mere representation. The exhibition features rare pieces that depict interiors, gardens, and everyday life, hinting at a subtle revolution. The gallery is accessible for free from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Nabis, La Révolution' runs from 8 September to 15 October 2026.
- Venue: Galerie Hélène Bailly Marcilhac, 71 rue du Fg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris.
- The Nabis were a group of late-19th-century artists who broke with the illusion of reality.
- The movement's name means 'prophets' in Hebrew.
- Featured artists include Pierre Bonnard, Édouard Vuillard, Maurice Denis, Paul Sérusier, and Félix Vallotton.
- Paul Gauguin is included as a tutelary figure.
- The exhibition focuses on color, rhythm, and composition as autonomous elements.
- Gallery hours: Mon–Fri 9am–7pm, Sat 10am–7pm; admission free.
Entities
Artists
- Pierre Bonnard
- Édouard Vuillard
- Maurice Denis
- Paul Sérusier
- Félix Vallotton
- Paul Gauguin
Institutions
- Galerie Hélène Bailly Marcilhac
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Square des Batignolles
- Miromesnil