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29 Sep 2024 · Blog | Non-Fiction

John Vaillant: Fire Weather. A True Story From a Hotter World

In "Fire Weather. A True Story From a Hotter World" John Vaillant tells the harrowing story of the 2016 wildfire that devastated Fort McMurray, Alberta. It is a sobering read that serves as both a compelling disaster story and an urgent warning about our climate future.

31 Aug 2024 · Blog | Further Reading

Richard McGuire. Then and There. Here and Now

"Richard McGuire: Then and There. Here and Now" at the Cartoonmuseum Basel is a wonderful career retrospective of the illustrator and designer best known for his cult graphic novel "Here".

21 Jul 2024 · Blog | Art

When We See Us at the Kunstmuseum Basel

"When We See Us", currently on view at the Kunstmuseum Basel, is a fascinating exhibition, which presents a panoramic survey of a century of Black figurative painting.

29 Jun 2024 · Blog | Further Reading

Paris 1874. Inventer l’Impressionisme at the Musée d’Orsay

"Paris 1874. Inventer l'Impressionisme" at the Musée d'Orsay is a magnificent exhibition, which brings together some of the works that were shown at the First Impressionist exhibition and at that year’s official Salon.

9 Jun 2024 · Blog | Art

Brancusi at the Centre Pompidou

As one of the final acts before it closes for a five year refurbishment, early 2025, the Centre Pompidou has organized a large and superb retrospective of Constantin Brancusi.

2 Jun 2024 · Blog | Art

Matisse: The Red Studio at the Fondation Louis Vuitton

It is an absolute joy to see Henri Matisse's "The Red Studio" in all its glory surrounded by all surviving works of art depicted in the painting.

2 Jun 2024 · Blog | Art

Ellsworth Kelly at the Fondation Louis Vuitton

Hot on the heels of the Mark Rothko retrospective, the Fondation Louis Vuitton has organized an Ellsworth Kelly retrospective, which brings together more than 100 works by the American artist.

26 May 2024 · Blog | Art

Robert Ryman. The Act of Looking at the Musée de l'Orangerie

Robert Ryman is best known for his white on white paintings. Throughout his career Ryman tirelessly explored the possibilities of painting while confining himself to white paint as can be seen at a retrospective of his work at the Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris.

23 May 2024 · Blog | Fashion | Art

Paolo Roversi at the Palais Galliera

Paolo Roversi is one of today’s most celebrated fashion photographers. With its red walls and intimate lighting the Palais Galliera is the perfect setting for a retrospective of his work.

17 May 2024 · Blog | Art

Exteriors: Annie Ernaux and Photography

"Exteriors: Annie Ernaux and Photography" is a fascinating exhibition, which juxtaposes excerpts from Annie Ernaux’s book Journal du dehors (1993) with photographs from the collection of the Maison Européenne de la Photographie.