This exhibition invites visitors on a unique journey that travels backwards through the lifecycle. Starting with an in memoriam space and concluding with a gallery dedicated to birth, the project showcases how bodies and faces have been captured and preserved across time. Works from the MAMCS collections, including painting, photography, and video, are presented alongside institutional loans.
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This exhibition presents a journey through the phases of human life, structured in reverse order from old age to birth. It features a diverse range of artistic mediums including painting, photography, and video from the MAMCS collections, alongside various loans.
Time Reversed: Through the Ages of Life invites visitors on a unique journey that travels backwards through the lifecycle. Starting with an 'in memoriam' space, the path concludes in a gallery dedicated to birth, encouraging reflection on the various stages of human existence. The project showcases how bodies and faces have been captured and preserved across time through different artistic practices. The exhibition features major works from the MAMCS collections, spanning from historical paintings to contemporary photography and video. Featured artists include Renoir, Sarah Jones, Muybridge, and Marlene Dumas. By incorporating additional pieces on loan from the Strasbourg network of museums, the exhibition creates a dialogue between institutions and emphasizes the shared cultural heritage of the region. The project is curated by Estelle Pietrzyk, Chief Curator at MAMCS, and Thierry Laps, Scientific Assistant.
General admission is 7.50€, with a reduced rate of 3.50€ available. The museum is located at 1 place Hans-Jean Arp and is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility.
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