Dates

Mon., June 1 – Sun., December 1, 2024

Temporarily closed on Fri., June 7　Open daily after Sat., June 8

Venue

Exhibition room 4

In this exhibition, we introduce paintings in the 20th century and glass works selected from the Pola Museum of Art collection.

Henri Rousseau, a self-taught painter without any formal training in art, made unique renderings of urban landscapes in and around Paris. While incorporating the Eiffel Tower, a symbol of modernity at the time, into his works, Rousseau created countless jungle scenes inspired by his visits to the Jardin des Plantes, a botanical garden and zoo in Paris.

The work of Amedeo Modigliani, a painter associated with the École de Paris, is distinguished by human figures with long, stretched-out bodies. Originally aspiring to be a sculptor, Modigliani was influenced by African masks and various expressions to imbue his creations with a singular sense of grace.

After becoming friendly with the poet André Breton in Paris, the Barcelona-born artist Joan Miró took part in the Surrealist movement. Miró adopted a method known as “automatism” to tap into the world of the subconscious, creating works that overflow with a light-hearted tone rooted in his use of free rather than figurative forms.

In addition, we present Art Nouveau masterpieces from the museum’s collection of glass works. The French term Art Nouveau means “new art.” We hope that you will enjoy the numerous innovative designs characterized by their gently curving lines and organic forms, inspired by plants and other living things.