Wolfgang Tillmans at the Centre Pompidou
Wolfgang Tillmans’ exhibition “Rien ne nous y préparait – Tout nous y préparait” at the Centre Pompidou is definitely one of the best exhibitions I’ve seen this year.
Dans le Flou at the Musée de l’Orangerie
“Dans le Flou”, a fascinating exhibition at the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris, reframes Claude Monet’s "Water Lilies" and modern and contemporary art at large through the lens of blurriness, or "le flou" in French.
David Hockney 25 at the Fondation Louis Vuitton
David Hockney 25 at the Fondation Louis Vuitton is a mixed affair: I love the iconic works from the mid-60s and early-70s; but the works from the past 25 years leave me unmoved.
Matisse and Marguerite at the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris
The Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris is hosting an exhibition dedicated to Henri Matisse’s portraits of his daughter, Marguerite, who was both a constant muse and a pivotal yet discreet figure in his life.
Five Friends at the Museum Brandhorst
The Museum Brandhorst in Munich has organized an excellent exhibition exploring the artistic and personal relationships between visual artists Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg and Cy Twombly, composer John Cage and choreographer Merce Cunningham.
Anselm Kiefer: Sag mir wo die Blumen sind
Anselm Kiefer’s dual exhibition “Sag mir wo die Blumen sind” at Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum is a vast, haunting meditation on memory, war and the dialogue between art and history.
American Photography at the Rijksmuseum
American Photography at the Rijksmuseum is a fascinating exhibition, which examines how photography has captured the complex reality of American life, from its aspirations to its contradictions.
Arcimboldo, Bassano, Bruegel: Nature’s Time at the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna
The Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna has organized a fascinating exhibition, which focuses on Renaissance representations of the seasons and their symbolic, scientific, and cultural significance.
4 Museums 1 Modernism
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the foundation of “Die Neue Sammlung”, the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich has organized an exhibition showcasing highlights from the collections of the four museums that make up the Pinakothek der Moderne.
Civilization: The Way We Live Now at the Kunsthalle München
The exhibition "Civilization: The Way We Live Now" presents a sweeping photographic exploration of contemporary global society. Showcasing the work of over 100 photographers from around the world, it investigates the complexities and interconnections of modern life.
Velvet Terrorism: Pussy Riot’s Russia
"Velvet Terrorism: Pussy Riot’s Russia" documents twelve years of Pussy Riot's performances and interventions. It's a colorful, chaotic mix of photographs, videos and handwritten texts that capture the group’s anarchic spirit.
Gemäldegalerie of the Akademie der bildenden Künste Vienna
The Gemäldegalerie (Paintings Gallery) of the Academy of Fine Arts is one of Vienna’s best kept secrets. The collection includes works by Rembrandt, Rubens, Botticelli, Cranach and Hieronymus Bosch.