20th Century on paper
Current and Forthcoming exhibition
Overview
Only in Geneva,
10 rue de l'Hôtel de Ville
The exhibition "20th Century on Paper" offers a rich exploration of the dynamic and evolving landscape of art throughout the 20th century, as captured through the medium of paper. Featuring an impressive array of works by renowned artists, this exhibition presents an intimate look at the experimentation and innovation that defined modern art in the century.
Showcasing works by legendary artists such as Henri Matisse, Gustav Klimt, Joan Miró, and Pablo Picasso, the exhibition provides a glimpse into the creative processes of these masters. Their use of paper as a medium reveals the spontaneity and immediacy of their art, whether through bold line work, intricate patterns, or experimental compositions. These works on paper serve as a window into the minds of some of the greatest artists of the century, highlighting their ability to capture emotion, movement, and abstraction with remarkable precision.
Works
-
Pierre Soulages (1919-2022), "Peinture (gouache) sur papier 65 cm x 50" / Brou de noix, 1973
-
Maurice Utrillo (1883-1955), Eglise de Champagne-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône), 1927
-
Sonia Delaunay (1885-1979), Rythme couleur, Paris, 1969
-
Gustave Klimt (1862-1918), Etude d'une Gorgone pour "La frise Beethoven", 1902
-
Edgar Degas (1834-1917), Femme nue assise
-
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), Vase tripode, 1951
-
Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966), Alice et John Rewald, 09.1959
-
Francis Picabia (1879-1953), Sans titre, circa 1940 - 1945
-
Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947), Nu accroupi, circa 1938
-
François - Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008), Paire Bougeoirs éléphant, 1985
-
Joan Miró (1893-1983), L'Equilibriste, 1969
-
Joan Miró (1893-1983), Le Numéro de music-hall, November 10, 1938
-
Joan Miró (1893-1983), Ubu Roi, 01.05.1967
-
Maurice Estève (1904-2001), Untitled, 1964
-
Frantisek Kupka (1871-1957), Étude préparatoire au tableau Joie de Vivre
-
Sam Francis (1923-1994), Untitled, circa 1960-1990
-
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), Grand portrait au chapeau, October 12th, 1969