Neville Rowley Bücher

The foundations for a world-class public art collection in Berlin were laid in 1821: This was the year the Kingdom of Prussia acquired on behalf of the museum to be established in Berlin the painting collection of English merchant Edward Solly (1776-1844). Between 1815 and 1820 this cosmopolitan lover of the arts living in Berlin amassed thousands of paintings above all from Italy, Germany and the Netherlands. Many of the works were by artists little known at the time but who subsequently came to be greatly appreciated and are still renowned today. The exhibition and the accompanying catalogue showcase a representative selection of masterpieces, rediscoveries, and "historical peculiarities", and provide an insight into an age that on the one hand shaped our concepts of art and museums and on the other hand had an entirely different view of the works than we have today.

A special exhibition organized by the National Museums in Berlin, in collaboration with the Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi, the Musei del Bargello in Florence, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, highlights the work of the Florentine sculptor Donatello (c. 1386-1466), a key figure in the Italian Renaissance. Recognized by his contemporaries for his significance, Donatello attracted clients from across Italy. He was a versatile innovator, constantly experimenting with materials and artistic techniques, including the use of central perspective, the rediscovery of terracotta, and groundbreaking achievements in bas-relief, such as the bronze equestrian monument. This exhibition marks the first comprehensive showcase of Donatello's work in Germany in nearly 40 years, emphasizing not only the complexity of his creations but also his profound influence on the evolution of Renaissance art, particularly painting. This unique international project includes one of the largest and most diverse collections of Donatello's works, featuring sculptures and reliefs in marble, terracotta, and bronze that have never been displayed together before, making these exhibitions truly exceptional experiences.

Un guide de Paris à l'époque de Pablo Picasso : un parcours sous forme de 7 balades dans les lieux qui on marqués la vie du peintre. Paris, 1900-1908. Pablo Picasso vit ses années de jeunesse avec ses acolytes espagnols. Il découvre une ville en pleine mutation et y rencontre les grands artistes et poètes du XXe siècle. Entre livre d'art et guide vivant, Neville Rowley, professeur à l'Ecole du Louvre, suit la vie parisienne du peintre, à l'aube de ce nouveau siècle, au grand jour ou dans des endroits plus souterrains. Sept balades dans les lieux fréquentés par l'artiste de la série Pablo de Julie Birmant et Clément Oubrerie. A travers en 7 balades au coeur de la capitale, découvrez les lieux clés où a évolué Pablo ainsi que ses contemporains.