Unmissable art exhibitions in Europe that promise to reinvigorate the artistic scene
In the world of art, 2025 promises to be a year of intrigue and discovery, with several significant exhibitions taking place across Europe. Here's a roundup of some of the most anticipated events.
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is gathering Vincent van Gogh's scattered cycle of portraits for the first time on October 3, 2025. The exhibition, titled "Van Gogh and the Roulins. Together Again at Last," aims to reveal the intimate ambition of Vincent van Gogh and his obsession with the representation of human bonds. During his prolific stay in Arles, Van Gogh found the Roulin family to be a subject for moving portraits.
Across the English Channel, the Tate Modern is presenting an unprecedented panorama of Nigerian modernism from October 8, 2025, to May 10, 2026. The exhibition, titled "Nigeria Shaping Modernity," features more than 250 works by over 50 artists, including Ben Enwonwu, Ladi Kwali, and Bruce Onobrakpeya. This exhibition questions how Nigeria shaped a hybrid and radiant modernity.
In Paris, the Musée d'Orsay is dedicating an exhibition to John Singer Sargent from September 23, 2025, with over 90 works. The exhibition aims to rediscover Sargent's ability to capture social and aesthetic tensions of his time. The Musée d'Orsay will also host an exhibition featuring worldly portraits, the scandal of Madame X, and a burst of fin-de-siècle modernity.
Meanwhile, the MCBA in Lausanne is paying a grand tribute to Félix Vallotton, 100 years after his disappearance, with a retrospective exhibition on October 24, 2025. The MCBA exhibition aims to present a complete and intimate portrait of Félix Vallotton, an artist often reduced to his prints, and to highlight his role within the avant-garde circle of the Nabis.
Lastly, the Albertina Museum in Vienna is exploring the idea of Gothic forging modernity in an exhibition titled "What if Gothic had forged modernity?" The exhibition brings together around 200 works, including pieces from Munch, Beckmann, Kollwitz, Schiele, and others.
These exhibitions, each offering a unique perspective, are set to redefine our understanding of artistic trajectories long marginalized in Western narratives and shed light on the work of artists who have been little known in Europe. Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting events.
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