Description: Flix Fnon (1861-1944) by Starr Figura, Isabelle Cahn, Philippe Peltier Though largely forgotten today and always discreetly behind the scenes in his own day, Félix Fénéon had an extraordinary impact on the development of modernism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and played a key role in the careers of leading artists from Georges Seurat and Paul Signac to Pierre Bonnard and Henri Matisse. The centrepiece of the exhibition will be Signacs portrait of Fénéon, Opus 217. Against the Enamel of a Background Rhythmic with Beats and Angels, Tones, and Tints, Portrait of M. Félix Fénéon in 1890 - an important recent acquisition to MoMAs collection.The exhibition and catalogue are a collaboration with the Musées dOrsay/Orangerie (opening October, 2019) and the Musée du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac (opening May, 2019). The MoMA presentation will combine, distil and augment elements from the two complimentary Paris venues. The Quai Branly focuses primarily on Fénéons collection of sculpture from Africa and Oceania, while the Orangerie focuses primarily on European paintings and works on paper. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Review Finalist for the Association of American Publisherss Professional and Scholarly Excellence (PROSE) AwardThis unusual exhibition was devoted not to an artist, but to a workaholic polymath: an anarchist. art critic, publisher, editor, collector and art dealer. He was an important early admirer of the Pointillist Georges Seurat and also of African sculpture. This catalog examines the facets of his many activities, one readable essay at a time. The result is an up-close portrait of the overlapping cultural spheres of fin de siècle Paris, seen from a new and telling perspective.--Roberta Smith "New York Times"A first-rate, informative catalogue with contributions by the curators and other scholars that tell us an enormous amount about the man, his various careers, affiliations, collections, predilections, and relationships with artists. Its the next best thing to sitting beside Fénéon at a dinner.--Karen Wilkin "New Criterion"An exemplary show devoted to an essential figure who multitasked his way through the aesthetic and political ferment of Belle Époque Paris--Roberta Smith "New York Times"Gathers together a great deal of the art Fénéon admired (and, often, collected), along with new essays by numerous scholars, including good essays on his political activities, his work as an art dealer, and his personal collection.--David Carrier "Hyperallergic"A waterslide into the lore of a staggeringly clever man who epitomizes a heyday of audacities in pell-mell, modernizing Paris. He never wrote a book. He cut a practically invisible figure in public. But, once youve made his acquaintance, he may pester any thoughts you have of the era, like something that is glimpsed and then, when you look, isnt there.--Peter Schjeldahl "New Yorker"...Celebrates the fascinating Fénéon, a man of refined taste and violent convictions who combined the roles of critic, editor, collector, dealer and anarchist to become one of art historys most enigmatic heroes.--Ariella Budick "Financial Times"[Fénéon] was from the first an enigma, and the enigma only deepens when we consider that this art critic, literary editor, prose writer of distinction, and successful promoter of avant-garde artists at an important Parisian gallery was also an anarchist who almost certainly planted a bomb that was mean to kill people.--Jed Perl "New York Review of Books"Given the paucity of material in English, Félix Fénéon: The Anarchist and the Avant Garde offers a rare opportunity to broaden our awareness of this polymath.--Mark Polizzotti "Bookforum" Long Description The story of French impresario, dandy and anarchist F Review Quote This unusual exhibition was devoted not to an artist, but to a workaholic polymath: an anarchist. art critic, publisher, editor, collector and art dealer. He was an important early admirer of the Pointillist Georges Seurat and also of African sculpture. This catalog examines the facets of his many activities, one readable essay at a time. The result is an up-close portrait of the overlapping cultural spheres of fin de si Details ISBN1633451011 Author Philippe Peltier Year 2020 ISBN-10 1633451011 ISBN-13 9781633451018 Publication Date 2020-03-26 Format Paperback Imprint Museum of Modern Art Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Pages 256 DEWEY 709.04 Language English Edited by Cahn, Isabelle UK Release Date 2020-03-26 NZ Release Date 2020-03-26 US Release Date 2020-03-26 Publisher Museum of Modern Art Audience General AU Release Date 2020-06-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127267335;
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Book Title: Felix Feneon (1861-1944)
Author: Starr Figura, Philippe Peltier, Isabelle Cahn
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Language: English
Publisher: Museum of Modern Art
Publication Year: 2020
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Number of Pages: 256 Pages
