The painting in space by the Armenian avant-garde master Yervand Kochar, exhibiting at the Picasso Museum in Paris
The Picasso Museum in Paris has recently inaugurated an exhibition titled “Dans l’appartement de Léonce Rosenberg: De Chirico, Ernst, Léger, Picabia…” in honor of Léonce Rosenberg, a notable art collector, writer, publisher, and one of the most influential French art dealers of the 20th century. The exhibition showcases the interior design of Rosenberg’s apartment, which he created to pay homage to the artists he esteemed. Through the dedication of each room in his Parisian residence to the works of a particular artist, Rosenberg ingeniously blended various genres by combining the artworks with furniture.
The exhibition includes pieces by twelve artists and sculptors, including Yervand Kochar, whose distinctive “spatial painting” from 1934, held in the Center Pompidou collection in Paris, is currently on display. The exhibition also features other references to Kochar’s art, emphasizing the artist’s unique contributions to the world of modern art. Kochar’s works, with their striking spatial imagery, were a demonstration of his exploration of the relationship between form, color, and space, which was a hallmark of the avant-garde art of the time.
This exhibition is a significant contribution to art history and provides visitors with an opportunity to experience the artistic vision of Leonce Rosenberg and Yervand Kochar. The presence of the Armenian ambassador to France, Mrs. Hasmik Tolmajian, at the closed opening ceremony of the exhibition, along with the support provided by the French Embassy in Armenia, added a diplomatic touch to the event.
Overall, this exhibition is an exceptional display of artistic excellence and offers a unique perspective on the development of modern art during the early 20th century. Visitors can witness the works of some of the most eminent artists of that period in their original context, making this exhibition an unparalleled opportunity to appreciate the evolution of modern art.
