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26 May 2023 · Blog | Art

Matisse at the Musée de l’Orangerie

A wonderful exhibition at the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris focuses on a pivotal period in the career of Henri Matisse. It also offers a chance to see some works from U.S. collections that are rarely shown in Europe.

26 May 2023 · Blog | Art

Thomas Demand at the Jeu de Paume

The work of Thomas Demand is a fascinating play with reality and representation. It was a joy to see a large-scale retrospective of his work at the Jeu de Paume in Paris.

25 May 2023 · Blog | Further Reading

Rembrandt and his Contemporaries. History Paintings from The Leiden Collection

The exhibition "Rembrandt and his Contemporaries. History Paintings from The Leiden Collection" at the Hermitage Amsterdam only includes 35 paintings, but there is much to enjoy.

1 Apr 2023 · Blog | Art

Jenny Holzer at the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen

Low expectations are good protection. Unfortunately my expectations for the Jenny Holzer exhibition at the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen may have been too high, because I was a bit underwhelmed.

25 Mar 2023 · Blog | Further Reading

Hans Belting: Face and Mask. A Double History

In "Face and Mask. A Double History" Hans Belting provides a detailed exploration of the historical and cultural significance of faces and masks. Through an analysis of the relationship between these two concepts, Belting presents a novel conceptual framework for rethinking the history of art.

12 Mar 2023 · Blog | Film

Decision to Leave

Decision to Leave is a sophisticated, exquisitely crafted and beautifully stylized contemporary film noir. It masterfully plays with the viewer’s expectations and left me dazed and wanting to see the entire film again.

10 Mar 2023 · Blog | Fashion

Highlights from the Fall 2023 Ready-to-Wear Collections

A selection of my favourite creations from the Fall 2023 ready-to-wear collections.

25 Feb 2023 · Blog | Fashion

Kimono at the Musée du Quai Branly

A wonderful and colourful exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris celebrates the kimono in all its glory. The exhibition doubles as an exhibition of Japanese art and design and includes some amazing woodblock prints.

12 Feb 2023 · Blog | Film

Everything Everywhere All At Once

I loved "Everything Everywhere All At Once". It is a visual treat and a celebration of everything life throws at us: family, friends, dreams, disillusions, rejection, break-ups and taxes.

11 Feb 2023 · Blog | Art

Musée de Cluny

In 2022 the Musée de Cluny in Paris, also known as the National Museum of the Middle Ages, reopened after a decade-long renovation project. The result is pretty amazing. The architecture alone is worth a visit.