Discover the profound influence of Japanese art on Nabi painters as highlighted in this lively discussion from curator Joe Nickols, British Museum. The innovative use of composition, space, and line seen in Japanese works shown at the École des Beaux-Arts in 1890 – from Bijin-ga woodblock prints to cloisonné ceramics – challenged the artistic norms of late 19th-century France. Rather than simply mimicking these works, Les Nabis embraced and evolved these techniques, paving the way for new expressions in art.
For those who missed 'The Nabis' at Frieze Masters 2024, we invite you to experience these important works in London by appointment only. 'Les Nabis, 1888–1900' features works by all seven principal Nabi artists—Pierre Bonnard, Maurice Denis, Paul Ranson, Ker-Xavier Roussel, Paul Sérusier, Félix Vallotton, and Édouard Vuillard—alongside selected artists in their orbit, highlighting the collaborative spirit of this influential group.
