An extensive exhibition titled "Cézanne and Us" is currently on display at the Grand Palais in Paris until January 17. The show, supported by three prominent French institutions—the Centre Pompidou, the Musée d’Orsay, and the Musée de l’Orangerie—explores the enduring influence of Paul Cézanne on generations of artists.

The exhibition presents approximately 70 works by Cézanne himself, supplemented by a wide array of pieces from artists spanning more than a century. Visitors can view works by diverse figures such as Pablo Picasso, Alberto Giacometti, Jasper Johns, Ellsworth Kelly, Bridget Riley, and Peter Doig. This arrangement aims to highlight the painter’s legacy and how his experimental approach to form and color inspired a broad spectrum of artistic movements.

"Cézanne and Us" also delves into the historical context of the artist’s reception. It documents the pivotal role of art dealer Ambroise Vollard, who organised several solo exhibitions for Cézanne during his lifetime. Additionally, it covers the posthumous recognition embodied by Cézanne’s 1907 exhibition at the Salon d’Automne, which introduced his work to a wider public and helped catalyze shifts in modern art.

Through this multi-museum collaboration, the exhibition underscores Cézanne’s status as a foundational figure whose painterly innovations resonated with the restless energy of early 20th-century European artists and continue to inspire contemporary creators. The show is presented as both a retrospective on Cézanne’s oeuvre and a broader inquiry into his role as a touchstone for subsequent artistic experimentation and evolution.