M.S. Rau will unveil its latest exhibition, Erté & The Period of Artwork Deco, at its gallery at 630 Royal Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana on Saturday, October 14, 2023. The present, which is free and open to the general public, will run by way of January third, 2024.
The curated set up will function almost 170 authentic works by Erté – the oft-called “Father of Artwork Deco” – in addition to different uncommon interval treasures that epitomize the opulence and class of the Artwork Deco motion. The present will even be accessible to view on-line as a digital exhibition at msrau.com.
Artwork Deco was an influential artwork and design model that emerged in the course of the Roaring Twenties, that includes glossy and stylized kinds, geometric patterns and vibrant colours. One of many key figures in shaping this model was Erté, often known as Romain de Tirtoff. The exhibition showcases a big assortment of Erté’s authentic gouache work, which have been used to create designs for trend reveals, nightclubs, and stage performances. The exhibition additionally explores Erté’s profession and his lasting impression on excessive society, trendy tradition and the ornamental and performing arts.
Different highlights embody a unprecedented assemblage of works from outstanding artists, designers and jewelers who embraced the Artwork Deco aesthetic championed by Erté. Interval jewellery from the famed homes of Cartier and Raymond Yard, glass masterpieces wrought by the visionaries René Lalique and Camille Fauré, and distinctive furnishings crafted by the interval’s best artisans are featured, displaying the vary of ornamental arts that emerged in the course of the period.
M.S. Rau’s President and third-generation proprietor Invoice Rau expressed his pleasure for this extraordinary exhibition: “Erté & The Period of Artwork Deco will completely deliver to life the enduring legacy of Artwork Deco design. From the well-known pages of The Nice Gatsby to the enchanting streets of Midnight in Paris, the Roaring Twenties continues to captivate our imaginations over 100 years later. Be a part of us as we indulge within the glitz, the glamour and the timeless attract of this iconic interval.”
Opening this fall at M.S. Rau’s French Quarter gallery, the excellent exhibition options effective artwork, jewellery and antiques that encapsulate the timeless sophistication of Erté’s creativity and the unbridled attract of Artwork Deco design.
For extra data, to arrange interviews or excessive decision pictures please contact Sydney Masters at (212) 987-6804/ Sydney@RCouriHayCPR.com or you may additionally go to msrau.com/artdeco.
About M.S. Rau:
Based in 1912, M.S. Rau stands as certainly one of North America’s most revered effective artwork, antiques and jewellery galleries. The 40,000-square-foot gallery options rigorously chosen works from a various array of artists and makers who’ve outlined the effective and ornamental arts over the centuries. These museum-quality choices are bolstered by Rau’s group of specialists, who be certain that each bit is completely vetted for high quality and authenticity. Moreover, the jewellery boutique at M.S. Rau continues within the gallery’s century-long custom of providing solely the very best in its class with a group that features excessive jewellery and one-of-a-kind gems. A dedication to high quality, historic worth and sweetness underpins every of the gallery’s acquisitions; it’s a dedication that permits Rau to current solely essentially the most distinctive in effective artwork, antiques and jewels. www.msrau.com