From September 13 to November 2 2011, the Galerie Dina Vierny presents an exhibition devoted to the theme of the nude and the portrait, offering an eclectic vision of these two universal subjects. The event brought together a variety of works in different media - painting, drawing, photography - exploring both black and white and colour. The exhibition brought together major artists with different sensibilities and backgrounds, establishing a dialogue between disciplines and eras.
Among the artists featured, Philippe Abergel, Christian Chamourat, Frank Horvat and Jean-François Jonvelle have each developed a unique approach to the nude, combining aesthetics and sensuality. Their photographs explore the beauty and intimacy of the human body through subtle framing and delicate lighting. At the same time, photographer Nina Mushinsky excels in the art of portraiture, capturing the depth of human emotion with rare sensitivity.
The exhibition also featured works by Erik Boulatov, a non-conformist Russian artist known for his powerful and subversive compositions. Ra'anan Levy's works, focusing here on the portrait, reflect an introspective approach, combining psychological depth and questions about temporality.
Among the graphic works on show are drawings by Robert Couturier and Émile Gilioli, each of whom explores human representation in their own way. Couturier's sensitive portraits reflect his allusive, poetic approach, where each line suggests more than it shows. Gilioli, meanwhile, brings an elegant abstraction to his portrait studies, blending geometry and humanity to capture the very essence of the subject.