À Rodez, les ombres envoûtantes de Sugimoto et de Soulages se rencontrent dans une exposition cosmique
The Musée Soulages in Rodez is hosting a major exhibition titled "Hiroshi Sugimoto. Reprendre la mélodie," which creates a visual dialogue between the Japanese photographer and the late French master of black, Pierre Soulages. Curated and scenographed by Sugimoto himself, the show pairs iconic series such as "Theaters," "Seascapes," and the colorful "Opticks" with Soulages’ "Outrenoir" paintings. The exhibition highlights their shared fascination with the horizon, the origins of humanity, and the architectural presence of art within a space.
This confrontation matters because it bridges Eastern and Western approaches to abstraction and light. By placing Sugimoto’s long-exposure photography alongside Soulages’ textured canvases, the exhibition explores how both artists use monochrome not as an absence of color, but as a medium to capture time and spirituality. It also marks a significant moment for the Musée Soulages under its new leadership, reinforcing the museum's mission to contextualize Soulages’ legacy within the landscape of contemporary international art.