Beginning in the early 20th century, French artist Marie Laurencin (1883–1956) created a unique pictorial world that placed women at the center of modern art. With a highly original painting style that defied categorization, she moved seamlessly between the male-dominated cubist avant-garde, lesbian literary and artistic circles, and the realms of fashion, ballet, and decorative arts.
This exhibition explores Laurencin’s career, from her self-portraits to her collaborative decorative projects; from her early cubist paintings to her signature work—feminine and discreetly queer—that defined 1920s Paris. Presenting 38 works by Laurencin, it examines how her visualization of a “sapphic modernity” subtly but radically challenges existing narratives of modern European art.
Marie Laurencin: Sapphic Paris is organized by the Barnes Foundation and curated by Simonetta Fraquelli, consultant curator, and Cindy Kang, curator at the Barnes.
Admission Information
Marie Laurencin: Sapphic Paris is included with the cost of general admission.
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Member Preview Party
April 4, 5:00–8:00 PM
Open to members only
This spring, we invite you to step into the worlds of Robin F. Williams and Marie Laurencin—artists born a century apart yet connected by their powerful portrayals of women in art.
This member-exclusive evening includes exhibition previews for Robin F. Williams: We’ve Been Expecting You and Marie Laurencin: Sapphic Paris, light hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and a curator-led gallery talk.
Members get free admission, access to member-only exhibition previews, and more.
