“Tous Léger! the must-see exhibition at the Musée du Luxembourg

From March 19 to July 20, 2025, the Musée du Luxembourg hosts “Tous Léger!”, a fascinating exhibition highlighting the dialogue between European New Realism and the American art scene.

With almost 100 works, this cultural event plunges visitors into a universe where everyday art becomes a source of plastic innovation.

A dialogue between Europe and America

The exhibition offers a rich and immersive journey, bringing together major artists such as Niki de Saint Phalle, Yves Klein, Raymond Hains and Martial Raysse, emblematic figures of the Nouveau Réalisme movement, as well as Keith Haring and Roy Lichtenstein, representatives of the American art scene. Through these works, the exhibition explores artistic exchanges between the two continents, revealing a shared approach to experimentation and the transformation of everyday objects.

Strong, topical themes

The exhibition is organized around several themes:the misappropriation of the object, where artists reinterpret everyday elements to reveal a poetic dimension. The representation of the body and leisure activities, highlighting the influence of consumerism and popular culture. The integration of art into the public space, with works that go beyond museums to take over streets and cities.

As the Musée du Luxembourg points out, these artists sought to reveal “the poetic beauty of our everyday lives”, transforming trivial objects and gestures into veritable works of art.

Fernand Léger, a central figure

The exhibition also pays tribute to Fernand Léger, a pioneer of the avant-garde whose work influenced a whole generation of artists. By blending his legacy with Keith Haring‘s creations, the event illustrates the evolution of twentieth-century artistic practices and their impact on our perception of the modern world.

📅 From March 19 to July 20, 2025
📍 Musée du Luxembourg, Paris
🎟️ Access on reservation

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