Paolo Conte's Drawings and Watercolors on View at the Italian Cultural Institute in Paris

At the age of 89, the Piedmontese artist Paolo Conte, known primarily as a singer-songwriter and former lawyer, is presenting seventy drawings and watercolors at the Italian Cultural Institute in Paris. The exhibition, titled 'Avocat, chanteur ou peintre, Paolo Conte et ses savants mélanges' (Lawyer, Singer, or Painter: Paolo Conte and His Learned Mixtures), showcases a lesser-known facet of his creative output. Conte, who has had a long career in music, began drawing and painting as a parallel practice, and this show brings together a selection of his works on paper, reflecting his eclectic interests and his ability to blend different artistic disciplines. The venue, the Italian Cultural Institute, is an appropriate setting for an artist who embodies Italian cultural sophistication. The exhibition runs from August 4, 2026, and offers visitors a chance to see Conte's visual art, which often features whimsical figures, musical themes, and a distinctive use of color and line. This presentation highlights the interdisciplinary nature of Conte's artistry, bridging music and visual art, and provides insight into his creative process beyond his well-known musical compositions.