Roden. Life forms

In the 1860s, when Auguste Rodin began creating sculptures, art was deeply rooted in the past and depicted stories from religion, history, and myths. By the beginning of his career in the 1890s, Roden turned sculpture into something that evokes emotions and imagination. By the time Roden died in 1917, he, thanks to his tremendous talent and remarkable work volume, made a revolution in sculpture. Today, his work is the most important link between traditional and modern art.

"Life forms“explores the intensity of Rodin’s vision, his innovative artistic process and his ability to convey the vitality of the human spirit through the surface, pose and gesture. This retrospective exhibition features twenty-two bronzes modeled on between 1860 and 1910, including works for such iconic works like the “Burgers of Calais” and “The Gates of Hell”, as well as busts and preparations for famous monuments to two French authors: Victor Hugo and Honor de Balzac.