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Rendez-vous: Picasso, Chagall, Klein and Their Times at the Heidi Horten Collection

Journey through 20th-century art, exploring how France shaped the careers of these iconic artists.

The 'Rendez-vous' exhibition at the Heidi Horten Collection highlights artists significantly influenced by France, particularly Paris and the Midi. Delve into the pivotal role these locations played in 20th-century art movements, featuring works by Picasso, Chagall, and Klein. This presentation also reveals Heidi Horten's personal connection to French modernism and the Côte d'Azur.

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Exhibition summary

This summer exhibition at the Heidi Horten Collection explores artists whose lives and careers were significantly influenced by France, particularly Paris and the Midi. It highlights the pivotal role of these locations in 20th-century art movements, with a special focus on Picasso, Chagall, and Klein.

Curatorial context

The 2023 summer exhibition 'Rendez-vous' at the Heidi Horten Collection offers a journey through the lives and works of artists connected to France, tracing their artistic development in Paris and the South of France. These locations served as crucial catalysts for major art movements of the twentieth century. The exhibition places a special emphasis on Pablo Picasso, commemorating the 50th anniversary of his death, and also prominently features works by Marc Chagall and Yves Klein, drawing from the extensive collection. Beyond the artistic focus, 'Rendez-vous' also provides insight into Heidi Horten's personal connection to France, particularly her modernist Villa Dubeau on the Côte d'Azur. This aspect playfully traces the collector's sophisticated life and her deep appreciation for art. The exhibition showcases works by a diverse range of artists, including Pierre Bonnard, Georges Braque, Marc Chagall, Kees van Dongen, Jean Dubuffet, Jean Fautrier, Marie Laurencin, Fernand Léger, Pablo Picasso, Camille Pissarro, Serge Poliakoff, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Paul Signac, Chaim Soutine, Niki de Saint Phalle, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Maurice Utrillo, and Maurice Vlaminck, among others.

Admission and ticket notes

Visitor information, including a pocket guide, is available for download. Specific ticketing details for admission are not explicitly detailed on this page, but the exhibition runs from May 6 to October 29, 2023.

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Heidi Horten Collection
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Exhibition schedule
From May 6, 2023
Artist line / attribution
Featuring works by Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Yves Klein, Pierre Bonnard, Georges Braque, Kees van Dongen, Jean Dubuffet, Jean Fautrier, Marie Laurencin, Fernand Léger, Camille Pissarro, Serge Poliakoff, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Paul Signac, Chaim Soutine, Niki de Saint Phalle, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Maurice Utrillo, Maurice Vlaminck, Joan Miró, and others.
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