The Currier Museum of Art’s Exhibit, “The Paris of Toulouse-Lautrec: Prints and Posters From the Museum of Modern Art” is nearing its final days. This is the exclusive New England engagement for this exhibit, and it will only be on view through Sunday January 7th. It’s definitely worth a visit Manchester, NH to see this special exhibition of Toulouse-Lautrec’s work.
I think many people can conjure up an idea of the colorful, graphic prints and posters that are iconic images of Toulouse-Lautrec. There are plenty wonderful examples of these types of prints on display, and they are both delightful and impressive. I also really enjoyed seeing the many monochromatic lithographs in the collection; to me, they have both a modern and timeless feel. The exhibit has video clips of Moulin Rouge dancers to enhance the experience, as well as interactive digital displays that allow you to browse some of the books with illustrations by Toulouse-Lautrec.
The exhibit also includes a last room full of prints from American contemporaries of Toulouse-Lautrec who were inspired by his style. Don’t write off this room because it isn’t T-L’s work; the pieces in this final gallery are exquisite examples of American advertising at its late-19th-century best. My favorites were lithographs by Edward Penfield and Will H. Bradley.
The Currier Museum of Art will be open the following hours this weekend:
Friday January 5th: 11am – 5pm
Saturday January 6th: 10am – 5pm
Sunday January 7th: 11am – 5pm
There is one remaining guided Focus Tour of the Toulouse-Lautrec exhibit on Sunday, January 7th at 11:30am. Photography is allowed in the exhibit, and the museum has a beautiful catalog of the show available in their gift shop if you decide you’d like to bring the entire collection home.
Admission to the Currier Museum of Art is as follows:
Adult $15
Senior (65+) $13
Student $10
Youth (13-17) $5
Members and children younger than 13 are always free.
*There is a $5 special exhibition fee to view The Paris of Toulouse-Lautrec: Prints and Posters From The Museum of Modern Art in addition to the general admission.
New Hampshire folks, check with your local library to see if they have museum passes to the Currier Museum of Art! You will still need to pay the $5 fee for the exhibit, but you can save up to $15 per person if a pass is available.
If you get hungry while you’re there, the Currier has a lovely, light-filled eatery in the museum’s center called The Winter Garden Cafe. It’s a perfect spot for a delicious lunch where you can enjoy salads, seasonal soups, sandwiches and pastries. The Winter Garden Cafe is open 11am – 3:30pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The Currier has a parking lot on their property which is accessible off both Prospect and Ash streets; on street parking is also available if the lot is full.
Check out the Currier’s website for more information:
http://currier.org/