In 5 days time I will be returning to Paris for a long weekend stay in Montmartre to recharge my batteries. Needless to say I will be paying my usual respects to Jane Avril and Oscar Wilde who rest in peace at Père Lachaise cemetery situated in the 20th arrondissement, of Paris.
Coming so soon after attending the Courtauld Gallery in London for the Toulouse-Lautrec and Jane Avril: Beyond the Moulin Rouge exhibition will make it a poignant visit. It’s wonderful that 68 years after her death Jane is still remembered fondly in this way in the city she visited and performed way back in 1896. The exhibition has rightfully paid tribute to her and been rewarded with nothing but glowing reviews (my own included - refer to earlier blog entry) and excellent attendance figures: -
“A mouth watering exhibition...” Daily Telegraph
“...this is one of the best small exhibitions of the year...” Independent
“...a cracker of a show.” Time Out
Did you attend the Courtauld Gallary for the exhibition?
If so, please feel free to share your experience.
Craig
Coming so soon after attending the Courtauld Gallery in London for the Toulouse-Lautrec and Jane Avril: Beyond the Moulin Rouge exhibition will make it a poignant visit. It’s wonderful that 68 years after her death Jane is still remembered fondly in this way in the city she visited and performed way back in 1896. The exhibition has rightfully paid tribute to her and been rewarded with nothing but glowing reviews (my own included - refer to earlier blog entry) and excellent attendance figures: -
“A mouth watering exhibition...” Daily Telegraph
“...this is one of the best small exhibitions of the year...” Independent
“...a cracker of a show.” Time Out
Did you attend the Courtauld Gallary for the exhibition?
If so, please feel free to share your experience.
Craig
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