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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Le monde comme il va
Le monde comme il va (The World as it Goes) is one of the most interesting exhibitions I’ve seen at the Bourse de Commerce so far.
Mexica at the Musée du quai Branly
"Mexica. Offerings and Gods at the Templo Mayor" is a fascinating, information dense exhibition at the Musée du quai Branly, which documents the results of fifty years of archaeological research at the site of the former Great Temple of the Mexica empire.
Frans Hals at the Rijksmuseum
The Frans Hals retrospective at the Rijksmuseum brings together some of his best works. Frans Hals is best known for his loose, bold brushstrokes. Other than that there is little to say about his work.
Anselm Kiefer at Museum Voorlinden
The Anselm Kiefer exhibition at Museum Voorlinden in The Hague shows a selection of works from the past 10 to 15 years, some of which are great, others are, well, not that great.