Le Journal des Arts reports on a new exhibition titled "La nature morte" (Still Life), presented by a gallery as a continuation of its previous monographic shows on Boetti and Burri and the thematic exhibition "On Fire." The exhibition focuses on the classical genre of still life, positioning it as a field of experimentation that accompanies the renewal of painting in the 20th century. It brings together three artists—Picasso, Morandi, and Parmiggiani—who, though not from the same school or direct lineage, each explore the subject through distinct artistic languages: Picasso asserts the presence of the object, Morandi delves into its meditative and silent dimension, and Parmiggiani pushes the reflection toward a form of disappearance. The show is curated by Cécile Debray, president of the Musée national Picasso-Paris, and involves collaborations with institutions such as the Museo Morandi.
This exhibition matters because it represents both a curatorial and institutional evolution. By engaging with major museums like the Musée national Picasso-Paris and the Museo Morandi, the gallery blurs the boundaries between private initiative and public ambition, setting a new standard for quality and rigor. The show's thematic progression—from materiality to erasure—offers a broader meditation on the condition of the image and memory, while also signaling a shift in how private galleries can operate with scholarly depth and institutional partnerships.