Bonjour Monsieur Gauguin

In the autumn of 2026, the Museum of FineArts, Budapest will present the exciting oeuvreof Paul Gauguin with a large-scale, internationally significant exhibition. His art had a profoundimpact on the expressionistsof the 20th century and on modern art as a whole. The exhibition will not onlyshowcase the creations of an era but also the imprint of a spiritual quest, asGauguin’s painting explored myths, ancient harmony, and the deeper meaning ofhuman existence. This exhibition catalogue will guide visitors through the keystages of Gauguin’s life, France, Brittany, Tahiti, and the Marquesas Islands, whilerevealing the universal visual language that has made his art timeless. Inaddition to Gauguin’s paintings, drawings, and ceramics, contemporaryparallels, historical sources, and rarely seen international artefacts will be included to illustrate the impact of his artistryradiating from deep within to the present day.