Heir of Goya and Abstract Expressionism, the painting of Roger-Edgar Gillet finally rediscovered in an unprecedented retrospective

Héritière de Goya et de l’expressionnisme abstrait, la peinture de Roger-Edgar Gillet enfin redécouverte dans une rétrospective inédite

A major retrospective at the Musée Estrine in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence finally brings long-overdue recognition to French painter Roger-Edgar Gillet (1924–2004), an artist who emerged from the post-war abstraction scene of the Nouvelle École de Paris but later forged a singular figurative style blending Goya, Delacroix, and Northern grotesque traditions. The exhibition follows two important donations—to the Centre Pompidou in 2017 and the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes in 2022—that helped revive institutional interest in Gillet, whose work had been marginalized since the 1960s.

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A sweeping retrospective titled “Georges Mathieu: Gesture, Speed, Movement” has opened at the Monnaie de Paris, running through September 7, 2025. The exhibition traces the career of French artist Georges Mathieu, who coined the term Lyrical Abstraction in 1947 and was a pioneering figure in postwar abstract painting. It features works from the 1940s to the 1990s, including the 1980 painting *Orion I*, loaned by Galerie Berès, Paris. Mathieu was also honored with a major retrospective at the Grand Palais in 1978 and received the Legion of Honour and the Order of Arts and Letters.

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A water leak occurred in the Denon Wing of the Louvre Museum in Paris, damaging an early 19th-century painting. The leak, labeled an emergency, forced the closure of several rooms and caused two micro-tears and paint layer lifting on Charles Meynier's 1820 work 'Triumph of French Painting: Apotheosis of Poussin, Le Sueur and Le Brun'.

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Martial Raysse, the 89-year-old, reclusive giant of postwar French art, has debuted a new exhibition of recent paintings and sculptures at Galerie Templon in Paris. The show features 30 works, selected from over 50, and marks his first collaboration with the gallery, initiated by a handwritten letter from founder Daniel Templon.

10 chefs-d’œuvre de l’impressionnisme décryptés par Beaux Arts

Beaux Arts Magazine presents a detailed dossier analyzing ten iconic masterpieces of Impressionism, including works by Edgar Degas, Édouard Manet, Berthe Morisot, Auguste Renoir, Gustave Caillebotte, Claude Monet, and Mary Cassatt. The article explores the technical innovations, modern subjects, and revolutionary spirit of the movement, which began in 1874 and was initially rejected by critics. Each featured painting—such as *Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe*, *Impression, soleil levant*, and *Le Bal du moulin de la Galette*—is examined by art historians and journalists to reveal its composition, historical context, and lasting impact.

'Claude Viallat' at Templon, Brussels, Belgium on 22 Apr–6 Jun 2026

Galerie Templon in Brussels is presenting a solo exhibition of Claude Viallat, celebrating the 60th anniversary of his signature bone-shaped motif. The show features around thirty recent experimental canvases and objects from 2024 to 2026, exploring his practice of repetition and variation on diverse fabrics and found materials.

« L’Angélus » de Millet : une notification à l’humanité hors sol ?

Beaux Arts Magazine publishes a detailed visual analysis of Jean-François Millet's painting "L'Angélus" (1857–1859), housed at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. The article describes the scene of two peasants pausing their potato harvest to pray at dusk, examining the composition, color, and spiritual resonance of the work. It also traces Millet's biography—from his peasant origins in the Cotentin region to his training under Langlois and Paul Delaroche, and his early career painting portraits and nudes before turning to rural subjects.

Two Bouchers for the Prado

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The Museo del Prado in Madrid has acquired two significant early pendant paintings by François Boucher, titled 'La Naissance et La Mort d'Adonis.' The works were purchased from a French private collection through the Madrid gallery Ana Chiclana, using funds from the bequest of the late department head Juan José Luna. The paintings have been restored and are currently on public display in the Goya's Majas room, awaiting the reopening of the museum's renovated 18th-century galleries.

Deux nouveaux tableaux français du XVIIIème siècle pour le Musée Fabre

The Musée Fabre in Montpellier has acquired two 18th-century French paintings at auctions held by Artcurial in September 2025. The first is an "Allégorie de la Poésie" (1774) by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, purchased for €250,000 with support from the museum's corporate foundation and a special grant from the Fonds du patrimoine. The painting, which depicts the early struggles of the future portraitist, was previously owned by Henry and Catherine Robert and had been exhibited in a major retrospective at the Grand Palais a decade ago.

Guide to Seattle Art Museum’s ‘Farm to Table’ exhibit

The article provides a guide for families visiting the Seattle Art Museum's (SAM) current exhibition 'Farm to Table,' which explores the journey of food from farm to table through French paintings and sculptures. It offers practical tips for parents to engage children, such as using open-ended questions like 'What’s going on here?' and turning the visit into a treasure hunt, highlighting specific works like 'Still Life with Brioche' and 'The Gleaners.'