From David to Delacroix, from Cézanne to Matisse, from Ellsworth Kelly to Gina Pane and Hélène Delprat, Souvenirs de jeunesse is a journey through time, covering two centuries from 1780 to 1980, during which the Beaux-Arts de Paris welcomed tens of thousands of aspiring artists.
Through more than 260 artworks and documents, the exhibition takes the perspective of youth—of young men and women standing on the threshold of their artistic vocation.
Souvenirs de jeunesse explores history in the present, with contributions by artist Franck Leibovici and eight students from the Beaux-Arts de Paris, who reflect on the timeless emotions that entering the art world evokes: joy, competitiveness, uncertainty, and solidarity.
From October 16, 2024 to January 12, 2025
