Exhibition at the museum
Masculine / Masculine. The Nude Man in Art from 1800 to the Present Day.
From September 24th, 2013 to January 12th, 2014
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Mercure, 2001 (modèle : Enzo Junior)
Collection particulière
Photo : Jean-Philippe Humbert © Pierre et Gilles. Courtesy Galerie Jérôme de Noirmont, Paris / Jean-Philippe Humbert
Therefore when presenting the exhibition Masculine / Masculine, the Musée d'Orsay, drawing on the wealth of its own collections and of other French public collections, aims to take an interpretive, playful, sociological and philosophical approach to exploring all aspects and meanings of the male nude in art.
Given that the 19th century took its inspiration from 18th century classical art, and that this influence still resonates today, the Musée d’Orsay is extending its traditional historical range in order to draw a continuous arc of creation through two centuries down to the present day, and will include the whole range of techniques: painting, sculpture, graphic arts and, of course, photography, which will have an equal place in the exhibition.
Please note that some of the pieces presented in the exhibition may be shocking to some visitors (particularly children).
The exhibition is now over.
See the whole program