
David Hockney: Le Chant de la Terre at CAP Mons
Overview
David Hockney. Le Chant de la Terre at CAP - Musée des Beaux-Arts de Mons offers a multisensory exhibition where painting, music, and poetry intertwine. This unique art event highlights the British artist's monumental paintings and innovative iPad compositions, inspired by Gustav Mahler's symphony Le Chant de la Terre, establishing an evocative dialogue with works by Van Gogh, Munch, and Nordic symbolists.
Guided by curator Isabelle Cahn, the exhibition explores the deep relationship between humans and nature through six immersive sections, enhanced by a scenography emphasizing the cycle of life and seasons. CAP - Musée des Beaux-Arts, a cultural landmark in Mons, provides the perfect setting for this rich, contemplative journey that blends visual art with poetic soundscapes.
Highlights
Mahler's Symphony: The exhibition is inspired by Gustav Mahler's Le Chant de la Terre, providing a musical backbone that connects all artworks.
Hockney's iPad Art: Features groundbreaking digital compositions created by David Hockney on an iPad alongside his monumental paintings.
Artistic Dialogue: Showcases works by Van Gogh, Edvard Munch, and Nordic symbolists, creating a cross-era conversation about nature and humanity.
Immersive Scenography: Sylvain Roca's curated spaces include sound and visual elements that deepen the visitor's sensory experience.
Nature & Poetics: Focuses on themes of nature’s beauty, fragility, and the human connection to the earth through poetic and visual media.
Cultural Venue: CAP - Musée des Beaux-Arts de Mons combines modern museography with a historic art collection as a fitting backdrop.
Know Before You Go
CAP - Musée des Beaux-Arts de Mons is located at rue Neuve 8 and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. Visitors are advised that bags larger than 40x30x15 cm are not permitted inside. There is no age restriction, but children under 12 enter free, and guided tours are recommended for full appreciation. The museum has limited parking; public transport is encouraged.
Hot Tip
Arrive early on weekdays to enjoy a quieter atmosphere and explore the immersive soundscapes without crowd interruption for a more contemplative visit.
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