The Centre Pompidou-Metz launched the Copyists exhibition, where 100 artists were invited to reinterpret works from the Louvre. Inspired by Paul Cézanne’s vision of painting, the show explores the duality of learning from the Old Masters while creating uniquely contemporary pieces. Curator Chiara Parisi highlighted the unexpected number of participants and their innovative interpretations that oscillate between traditional copying and modern artistic techniques. The exhibition showcases how these artists engage with historical artworks, transforming them into fresh creations that challenge and redefine what it means to copy in the 21st century.
Cézanne’s longing for originality ignites the Copyists exhibition, where 100 contemporary artists breathe new life into renown Louvre artworks, reacting through innovative interpretations.
Curator Chiara Parisi emphasized the diabolical freedom artists had in choosing objects to copy, leading to astonishing transformations between traditional and contemporary methods.
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