Looking for an extraordinary cultural experience? We’ve got just the thing: a luxurious, art-filled adventure in Paris! Until February 2025, the Musée du Luxembourg is hosting an exhibition on Tarsila do Amaral, one of the most influential Brazilian modernist painters. This long-overdue retrospective brings together 150 remarkable works that capture not only her colorful aesthetic but also the social complexities she navigated.
Born in 1886 to a wealthy family of São Paulo’s coffee aristocracy, Tarsila was exposed to art from a young age, but her journey truly began in Paris in the 1920s. Imagine a young Brazilian artist, studying in the Académie Julian, rubbing elbows with the likes of Picasso, Brancusi, and the Delaunays. She quickly absorbed the Cubist influence but infused it with the vibrant colors and tropical landscapes of her native Brazil. But beyond the bold colors and modernist forms, her work is layered with commentary on race, colonialism, and identity—creating a dialogue that still resonates today.
You can explore the evolution of her style, from her early Parisian works to her iconic “Anthropophagy” phase, where she sought to “devour” European influences and reinterpret them through a uniquely Brazilian lens. Fun fact: Tarsila coined the term “Anthropophagy” with her husband, poet Oswald de Andrade, and it became a central theme of Brazilian modernism.
This exhibition is more than just an art show—it’s a walk through history, colonial legacy, and artistic rebellion. Decouvertes is offering exclusive private tours to the Musée du Luxembourg, where you can experience this stunning display of color, culture, and creativity. Pair this with a luxurious Parisian stay, and you are in for a truly unforgettable cultural escape.
Reach out to one of our Experience Designers today, and let us craft an extraordinary art-filled journey through Paris and beyond. Click the red button below to start the journey with Decouvertes.