Maurice Utrillo
Sompo Museum of Art
Until Dec 14
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Maurice Utrillo
Maurice Utrillo (1883-1955) is known for depicting the cityscapes of early 20th-century Paris, leaving behind numerous oil paintings of Montmartre where he was born and raised, as well as suburban landscapes where he lived. His artistic journey was shaped by complex relationships with his family, including his mother Suzanne Valadon (1865-1938), and his struggle with alcoholism since childhood, all contributing to his unique artistic vision. Despite his turbulent life, this École de Paris painter who dominated the art world in the first half of the 20th century continues to enjoy enduring popularity, particularly in Japan.
This exhibition, organized in cooperation with Musée National d'Art Moderne (MNAM), presents a comprehensive view of Utrillo’s oeuvre through approximately 70 oil paintings, including “Toits à a Montmagny” (circa 1906-07) and “Le Lapin Agile” (1910) from the MNAM collection, along with about 10 archival items provided by the Association Maurice Utrillo. Visitors will journey through his “Montmagny Period” when he took up painting as part of his alcoholism treatment, his pinnacle “White Period” where he captured the poetic essence of white walls using various materials, and his “Color Period” characterized by vibrant hues. We hope this exhibition offers a chance to appreciate Utrillo’s unique style and the poetic landscapes he cherished.
This exhibition, organized in cooperation with Musée National d'Art Moderne (MNAM), presents a comprehensive view of Utrillo’s oeuvre through approximately 70 oil paintings, including “Toits à a Montmagny” (circa 1906-07) and “Le Lapin Agile” (1910) from the MNAM collection, along with about 10 archival items provided by the Association Maurice Utrillo. Visitors will journey through his “Montmagny Period” when he took up painting as part of his alcoholism treatment, his pinnacle “White Period” where he captured the poetic essence of white walls using various materials, and his “Color Period” characterized by vibrant hues. We hope this exhibition offers a chance to appreciate Utrillo’s unique style and the poetic landscapes he cherished.
Schedule Now in session | Sep 20 (Sat) 2025-Dec 14 (Sun) 2025 9 days left Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1800, Age 25 and Under ¥1200, High School Students and Under free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.sompo-museum.org/en/exhibitions/2024/maurice-utrillo/ | ||||
| Venue | Sompo Museum of Art https://www.sompo-museum.org/en/ | ||||
| Location | 1-26-1 Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8338 | ||||
| Access | 5 minute walk from the West exit of Shinjuku Station on the JR, Keio or Odakyu line. 5 minute walk from exit A15 at Shinjuku Station on the Marunouchi line. 5 minute walk from the West exit of Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station on the Toei Oedo line. | ||||
| Phone | 050-5541-8600 | ||||
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It was my first experience with this artist. The Sompo Museum is quite nice and the presentation enjoyable. Not too many people which was a bonus. This exhibit features three different phases of this artist. There were also sketches, postcards and articles included. I found his first phase quite dark but the second and third phases were more appealing. To me, the paintings had an odd perspective which had a bit of a jarring effect on me. Nevertheless, I enjoyed it a lot.
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