Overview
A reconsideration of the life and legacy of the revolutionary artist of the Parisian avant-garde. Despite the popularity and success the French model and painter Suzanne Valadon (1865-1938) enjoyed in her lifetime, her work has received scant attention since her death. While her art broke new ground, her reception was often overshadowed by criticism of her personal life, and her fame as an artist was eclipsed by that of her son, Maurice Utrillo. With her art and lifestyle alike, Valadon cared little for convention and challenged behavioral codes. Seen in the twenty-first century, Valadon's confrontational works still challenge viewers with their unapologetic presentations of women's bodies, female desire, and the conflicts of marriage and motherhood. This fully illustrated exhibition catalogue explores new ways of looking at Valadon's life and pioneering work. Contributions by Nancy Ireson, Martha Lucy, Denise Murrell, Adrienne L. Childs, Lauren Jimerson, and Ebonie Pollock tackle the artist's treatment of the female figure, her navigation of the art world, and her depictions of an as-yet-unidentified Black model. South African artist Lisa Brice reflects on her interest in the painter, finding resonance between Valadon's pioneering work and contemporary artists and events. A chronology by Marianne Le Morvan presents a fascinating overview of the artist's turbulent life.
Full Product Details
Author: Nancy Ireson
Publisher: Paul Holberton Publishing Ltd
Imprint: Paul Holberton Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 24.10cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 27.90cm
Weight: 1.080kg
ISBN: 9781913645137
ISBN 10: 1913645134
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 10 December 2021
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
This enlightening catalogue captures the essence of one of the first modern female painters, ensuring Valadon's rightful place in the canon of art history. * Woman's Art Journal 24/11/2022 * ''The catalogue includes essays on Valadon's life, work and legacy, as well as a careful biography by Marianne Le Morvan and English translations of primary sources on Valadon and her reception. * London Review of Books *
''The catalogue includes essays on Valadon's life, work and legacy, as well as a careful biography by Marianne Le Morvan and English translations of primary sources on Valadon and her reception. * London Review of Books *
This enlightening catalogue captures the essence of one of the first modern female painters, ensuring Valadon’s rightful place in the canon of art history. * Woman's Art Journal 24/11/2022 * ''The catalogue includes essays on Valadon’s life, work and legacy, as well as a careful biography by Marianne Le Morvan and English translations of primary sources on Valadon and her reception. * London Review of Books *
Author Information
Nancy Ireson is deputy director for collections and exhibitions and Gund Family Chief Curator at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. She is the coeditor of Elijah Pierce's America, also published by Paul Holberton Publishing.
