M Fine Arts Galerie is thrilled to present Michel Delacroix at 90, a solo exhibition honoring the artist’s ninth decade of painting, on view from December 2nd – January 6th. Ushering in the holiday season, Michel Delacroix at 90 will feature twenty-one new works all consistent with the artist’s well-established focus on the Naïf-style tradition. Featuring wintery cityscapes and bustling street scenes, Delacroix’s work in its quaint charm strikes a nostalgic chord, perfect for the time of the season.
An acclaimed painter of urban life, Delacroix harnesses mastery of the Naïf tradition imbued with Parisian spirit. Inspired by memories of his youth, Delacroix’s works depict Paris street scenes in the city’s heyday, or, as he calls it: “the Paris everyone wishes to remember.” While still true exemplars of the Naïf tradition, these new works in Michel Delacroix at 90 display a stylistic shift; the artist employs looser brushwork, imbuing the canvas with a kind of ease. His growth detectable in this series, the evolved style proves that painting is not only what Delacroix does, but truly who he is. Despite occasional whispers of retirement, the smells, sounds, and soul of Paris continually call Delacroix back to his work.
Educated at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Delacroix experimented with several painting styles before finding his jamb at the age of 35. Since then, his work has amassed international acclaim, earning awards such as Le Grand Prix des Amateurs d’Art, (1973), the Grand Prix de la Cote d’Azur, (1976) and the Premier Prix de Sept Collines, (1976). Having captivated the hearts of many, Delacroix’s work can be found in both public and private collections in France and abroad. In the U.S. alone, he has been featured in over 300 solo exhibitions across the country.
M Fine Arts is honored to celebrate Delacroix’s lifelong career. Michel Delacroix at 90, likely to be his final U.S. exhibition, is a true triumph. Come and experience the magic of his scenes, and experience the Paris that might be past, but not forgotten.
