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Contemporary counterpoint. Vija Celmins

Photo : Vija Celmins, Courtesy Matthew Marks Gallery / Photographie : © Vija Celmins

Oct 14 – Feb 15

Contemporary counterpoint. Vija Celmins

Lose yourself in the subtle interplay between delicate, hyper-precise works and the legendary brushstrokes of Monet's masterpiece. This immersive experience offers a rare moment of contemplative focus in the heart of one of the city's most serene galleries.

Musée de l'Orangerie (Paris 1st)

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The Musée de l'Orangerie presents Vija Celmins: Contrepoint contemporain, a major exhibition running from October 2, 2026, to February 15, 2027. This collection highlights works produced between 1971 and 2000, showcasing various techniques including painting, drawing, and woodcut. Visitors are invited to explore a series of pieces that play with flatness and visual illusion, thoughtfully arranged to interact with Monet’s Water Lilies. Located in the 1st arrondissement within the Jardin des Tuileries, the museum welcomes guests with ticket prices ranging from 0 to 12.50 euros.

Her works, created between 1971 and 2000, use different techniques (drawing, painting, printmaking, woodcut) and play with flatness and illusion.

Presented in the pronaos and the museum's contemporary room, these pieces dialogue with Monet's Water Lilies and invite a careful and silent experience.

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Discover the artistic vision of Vija Celmins at the Musée de l'Orangerie. From October 2, 2026, until February 15, 2027, this exhibition showcases a selection of works created between 1971 and 2000. By employing diverse mediums such as painting, drawing, and printmaking, the artist challenges the viewer's perception through intricate studies of flatness and illusion.

The exhibition is set within the museum's pronaos and contemporary gallery, where the selected pieces are placed in conversation with Monet's Water Lilies. This setup is designed to foster a quiet, meditative experience for all who visit this iconic venue in the heart of the Jardin des Tuileries.

You can visit the exhibition every day except Tuesday, from 11:00 to 18:00. Entrance fees are priced between 0 and 12.50 euros. It is an opportunity to experience how contemporary artistic research finds a unique resonance within the classical setting of the 1st arrondissement.

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