Brancusi: A Grand Exhibition at Centre Pompidou
27 Mar - 1 Jul 2024
Constantin Brancusi's work transcended traditional sculpture by capturing the essence of form and movement in his minimalist designs. His pieces, often inspired by nature and primitive art, evoke a timeless simplicity that resonates with the soul. Brancusi's innovative use of materials and his ability to distill complex ideas into pure, elegant shapes challenged conventional art and paved the way for modern abstraction. His famous works, like Bird in Space, embody a sense of spiritual freedom and the infinite, redefining the boundaries of art and perception.
Installation view Brancusi, Centre Pompidou Paris. Constantin Brancusi, The Rooster, 1935 Photo: Razvan Chiorean gallery
Constantin Brancusi has never had an exhibition this large before. About two hundred sculptures, along with photos, drawings, films, archives, tools, and furniture from his studio was displayed with this occasion. This exhibition was created to mark the complete relocation of Brancusi's studio due to renovations at the Centre Pompidou. It's a special chance to look at the work of this great 20th-century artist in a new way. The studio, a key part of the museum's collection since it was given to the French State in 1957, is central to this retrospective, which features original sculptures thanks to significant loans from major international museums.
Constantin Brancusi, The Sleeping Muse, 1910 polished bronze sculpture
The Prayer, sculpture born as a result of a special order, from a young Buzoian wife, who became a widow five months after her marriage.
The Wisdom of the Earth (Cumintenia Pamantului), 1908, Constantin Brancusi
The Kiss, 1907
Leda, 1920-22, Constantin Brancusi, polished bronze on nickel silver disc.
Princess Leda, 1920
The Bird in Space, 1941
Constantin Brancusi
(1876, Kingdom of Romania- 1957, France)
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