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Liliana Porter, Red Sand, 2021 - Courtesy of the artist and mor charpentier Paris.

mor charpentier

Ruben Pang, Sans Titre, 2024, 22O x 150 cm.

PACT

OPERA GALLERY

Amoako Boafo, Fernando Botero, André Brasilier, Bernard Buffet, Marc Chagall, George Condo, Paul Delvaux, Andy Denzler, Raoul Dufy, Philippe Hiquily, Alex Katz, Fernand Léger, Henri Matisse, Gustavo Nazareno, Julian Opie, Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Niki de Saint Phalle, Xevi Solà, Manolo Valdés, Kees van Dongen, Andy Warhol et Tom Wesselmann

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"Le Féminin"

  • Xevi Solà, Nova, 2023, Oil on canvas, 73 x 60 cm, 28.7 x 23.6 in

Xevi Solà, Nova, 2023, Oil on canvas, 73 x 60 cm, 28.7 x 23.6 in

Paris, France; April 2025 – Opera Gallery Paris is pleased to present ‘Le Féminin,’ a group exhibition featuring nearly 50 works by Amoako Boafo, Fernando Botero, André Brasilier, Bernard Buffet, Marc Chagall, George Condo, Paul Delvaux, Andy Denzler, Raoul Dufy, Philippe Hiquily, Fernand Léger, Henri Matisse, Gustavo Nazareno, Julian Opie, Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Niki de Saint Phalle, Xevi Solà, Manolo Valdés, Kees van Dongen, Andy Warhol and Tom Wesselmann.

Comprising paintings, sculptures, video installations, and drawings, ‘Le Féminin’ explores representations of the female figure, opening a dialogue around identity, representation, and the portrayal of women in art. With works created between 1900 and 2024, ‘Le Féminin’ also traces the aesthetic evolution of this representation and examines how stereotypes of the female form have been questioned and redefined.

The artworks range from abstract interpretations of the body to intimate portraits that reveal deeply personal stories, both about the subject and the artist. The dreamlike, lyrical portrayals of women by Marc Chagall and Paul Delvaux stand in contrast to Julian Opie’s minimalist, repetitive video portraits, which challenge social norms and contemporary cultural stereotypes. Andy Denzler’s expressive paintings, often freeze-frames of women in solitary poses, convey a sense of melancholy and longing through subtle color palettes and a blurred aesthetic. Xevi Solà’s psychological portraits combine vivid colors with an illustrative sensitivity to evoke strong emotional intensity. Tom Wesselmann’s highly stylized nudes question the objectification and portrayal of women in mass media.

In Laced Fingers (2022) by Amoako Boafo, painted using the artist’s signature finger-painting technique and featuring muted tones, a female subject displays a pensive expression. In contrast, Nude in the Red Studio in Vence, a 1945 gouache and watercolor on paper by Raoul Dufy, uses expressive brushwork and vibrant colors to depict a nude female figure in the artist’s studio, positioning her as a central figure in the creative process. Niki de Saint Phalle is the only female artist represented in the exhibition. Her sculpture Dominique (jambe en l’air), 1966, is a collage work from her iconic Nanas series, known for joyful and sculptural representations of women that celebrate femininity and motherhood. Through this curated selection, the exhibition pays tribute to artists’ portrayals of the female figure. It highlights how women have long served—and continue to serve—as a vital source of inspiration and as subjects of some of the most captivating works in art history. At the same time, the exhibition fosters a dialogue around representation, emancipation, and reclaiming narratives. With this collection of portraits, ‘Le Féminin’ seeks to tell women’s stories, moving beyond the simplified image of the female subject as mere muse.

62 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
75008 Paris, France
01 42 96 39 00 www.operagallery.com

The gallery

Founded in Singapore in 1994, Opera Gallery has forged, over its 30 years, a network of 14 locations worldwide including London, Paris, New York, Geneva, Singapore, and Madrid, establishing itself as one of the leading global players within the international art market.
Headed by Gilles Dyan, Opera Gallery specialises in Modern, Postwar, and Contemporary art. In addition, the gallery represents international emerging artists such as Andy Denzler, Anthony James and Gustavo Nazareno, and more established contemporary artists such as Ron Arad, Manolo Valdés, and Anselm Reyle.
For more than 30 years, Opera Gallery’s mission has been to showcase the dynamic, innovative, and diverse expressions of modern and contemporary art through its ambitious yearly exhibition programming as well as to bring together institutions that shape the cultural landscape, often supporting private collections and leading public institutions.

In the thematic « Art moderne »

MOÏSE KISLING (1891-1953), Didi, 1936, Signé en bas à gauche : Kisling, Titré au revers : Didi, Huile sur toile, 33 x 24 cm, 58 x 49,5 cm (avec cadre)

HELENE BAILLY

Moïse Kisling 1891 — 1953, France

Galerie Taménaga

Jean-Pierre Cassigneul 1935, France

"Jean-Pierre Cassigneul : Carnets intimes"

Bernard Requichot,

Galerie Alain Margaron

Bernard Réquichot 1929 — 1961, France

"Bernard Réquichot, penser par la peinture"

In the thematic « Modern Art »

Bernard Requichot,

Galerie Alain Margaron

Bernard Réquichot 1929 — 1961, France

"Bernard Réquichot, penser par la peinture"

Giorgio Morandi, Fiori, 1943, huile sur toile, 35,5 × 25,5 cm, Bertozzi & Casoni, Per Morandi, 2020, céramique polychrome et bronze, H. 50,5 × 31,5 × 32,5 cm Courtesy of Galleria Maggiore g.a.m.

Galerie d’Art Maggiore g.a.m.

Giorgio Morandi et Bertozzi & Casoni

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"La rencontre entre le quotidien et l’extraordinaire"

MOÏSE KISLING (1891-1953), Didi, 1936, Signé en bas à gauche : Kisling, Titré au revers : Didi, Huile sur toile, 33 x 24 cm, 58 x 49,5 cm (avec cadre)

HELENE BAILLY

Moïse Kisling 1891 — 1953, France

In the thematic « Painting »

© Sarah Crowner, courtesy the artist and Galerie Max Hetzler Berlin | Paris | London | Marfa. Photo: Thomas Lannes

Galerie Max Hetzler

Sarah Crowner 1974, United States

"Tableaux en Laine, Pierres en Bronze"

Siri Derkert, Sara i fönstret, 1924, Unsigned, Oil on canvas mounted on canvas, 95.3 x 63.3 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and Andréhn-Schiptjenko. © Paulina Simon

Andréhn-Schiptjenko

Siri Derkert 1888 — 1973, Sweden

Galerie Taménaga

Jean-Pierre Cassigneul 1935, France

"Jean-Pierre Cassigneul : Carnets intimes"

In the thematic « Peinture »

Paul Wesenberg, Carmin River, 2024, huile sur toile, toile cirée, 200 x 150 cm, Courtesy RX&SLAG

Galerie RX&SLAG

Paul Wesenberg 1973, Germany

"Found New Paradise"

Simon Hantaï, Blancs, 1974, acrylique sur toile 192 x 180 cm

Galerie Larock-Granoff

Pierre Alechinsky, Claude Bellegarde, Gaston Chaissac, Jean Couty, Jean Degottex, René Duvillier, André Fougeron, Françoise Gilot, Simon Hantaï, Daniel Hourdé, Hans Hartung, Philippe Hiquily, Kolos-Vary, Charles Lapicque, Lili Le Gouvello, Jean Messagier, Isabel Michel, Joan Miró, Amédée Ozenfant, Paul Rebeyrolle, Antonio Saura et Pierre Tal Coat

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"Hommage à Pierre Larock, une génération d'artistes"

© Sarah Crowner, courtesy the artist and Galerie Max Hetzler Berlin | Paris | London | Marfa. Photo: Thomas Lannes

Galerie Max Hetzler

Sarah Crowner 1974, United States

"Tableaux en Laine, Pierres en Bronze"

In the thematic « Sculpture »

Adam et Eve, 2020-2021, bois, caisses de munitions, diptyque : 242 x 99 x 12 cm / 244 x 100 x 10,5 cm.

RABOUAN MOUSSION

Dimitri Tsykalov 1963, Rusia

"ELEMENTS"

Christian Fogarolli, MauvaisCorps

Galerie Alberta Pane

Christian Fogarolli 1983, France

"Mauvais Corps"

Ofer Lellouche, Atelier 1, Bronze, 40 x 80 x 40, Epreuve 1_7, 2014 Courtesy Galerie La Forest Divonne

Galerie La Forest Divonne

Ofer Lellouche 1947, France

In the tour « Matignon »

Countrejour in the French Style, 1974, Gravure, 75 exemplaires, 99,5 × 91,5 cm © David Hockney / Courtesy Galerie Lelong

Galerie Lelong

David Hockney 1937, United Kingdom

"Impressions"

Galerie Taménaga

Jean-Pierre Cassigneul 1935, France

"Jean-Pierre Cassigneul : Carnets intimes"

Titina Maselli, Calciatori e città, 1973, Acrylic on canvas

Galerie Raphaël Durazzo

Titina Maselli 1924 — 2005, Italy

"Panta Rhei – Everything flows"

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