Amedeo Modigliani. A painter and his dealer

• WE LIKE: (re)seeing Modigliani’s work, discovering his relationship with his dealer and enjoying one of the most beautiful Parisian museums
• AGE: from 7 years old
• DATES : until January 15, 2024
• OPENING HOURS : every day (except Tuesday) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• PLACE: L’Orangerie (Paris 1st)
• DURATION : 1 hour minimum

“Amedeo Modigliani. A painter and his dealer”

The exhibition, at the Musée de l’Orangerie, focuses on the strength of the relationship between Modigliani, a cursed artist, and his young dealer, Paul Guillaume. What would have been Modigliani’s fate without this meeting?

• In 1915, Guillaume became Modigliani’s dealer. He is only 23 years old, Modigliani 31
• Until Modigliani’s death in 1920, their relationship was intense both artistically and amicably and was incredibly fruitful
• Guillaume, a young dealer and exceptional collector of modern art, takes under his wing the artist damaged by alcohol and drugs
• He encouraged Modigliani in the path of painting, whereas the latter was rather interested in sculpture at the time of their meeting
• He rented him a studio in Montmartre, making him known in artistic circles
• He bought and sold his works, finally ensuring him a certain stability and material comfort.
• Thanks to his connections, in particular with Dr. Albert C. Barnes, an American doctor and wealthy collector, he brought him international fame