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Honore Daumier: Mirror of Society Exhibition at the Albertina Museum

Discover Daumier's influential satirical art and powerful critique of 19th-century Parisian life through diverse works.

The Albertina Museum proudly presents "Honore Daumier: Mirror of Society," a significant exhibition showcasing the profound work of the 19th-century French master. Visitors can delve into Daumier's sharp satirical art, which courageously critiqued power abuses and social injustices of his era. This comprehensive display features his lithographs, drawings, acclaimed paintings, and sculptures, offering a unique insight into Parisian life.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition at the Albertina Museum showcases the art of Honoré Daumier, a 19th-century artist known for his sharp social commentary and satirical depictions of Parisian life. The exhibition features lithographs, drawings, paintings, and sculptures, highlighting Daumier's relevance and critique of power and injustice.

Curatorial context

The ALBERTINA Museum presents the first major exhibition of Honoré Daumier's work in 90 years, highlighting the enduring relevance of his art. Daumier used his sharp wit and art to denounce abuses of power and social injustices in postrevolutionary France, often facing censorship for his radicalism. The exhibition delves into his keen observations of modern Parisian life, showcasing his lithographs, drawings, famed paintings, and sculptures. This comprehensive presentation, in cooperation with the Städel Museum in Frankfurt am Main, includes works on loan from the Städelscher Museums-Verein and features an animated film on Daumier's oeuvre with music by Paul and Linda McCartney.

Admission and ticket notes

Tickets for the exhibition can be booked online. Guided tours are also available and can be booked via the webshop, which lists various tour dates. Specific ticketing prices or admission policies for the exhibition itself beyond general museum entry are not detailed on this page, but visitors are directed to purchase tickets online for access and tours.

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Featuring the work of Honoré Daumier, with contributions and loans from the Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, and the Städelscher Museums-Verein.
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