Entre Grâce et Brutalité | African Art Exhibition Paris

Parcours des Mondes 2017

On the occasion of Parcours des Mondes 2017, Dalton Somaré Gallery presents the exhibition Entre Grâce et Brutalité, accompanied by a dedicated catalogue.

The project reflects on the Italian perspective on African art, a complex history marked by a delayed engagement, yet also by a progressive recognition of the intrinsic value of African sculpture.

Moving beyond both ethnographic approaches and interpretations limited to modernist primitivism, the exhibition is grounded in the recognition of African sculpture as an autonomous artistic language, defined by its own formal and aesthetic principles.

This perspective has led to a rigorous and classicist approach to selection, highlighting formal balance, sculptural strength and expressive intensity.

The catalogue Entre Grâce et Brutalité pays tribute to collectors and scholars who have contributed to this vision, demonstrating how a refined and independent sensitivity towards African art has developed within the Italian context.

Parcours des Mondes

The exhibition is presented within Parcours des Mondes, in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district of Paris, one of the leading international events dedicated to African, Oceanic, Asian and pre-Columbian art.

Context of the Fair

Parcours des Mondes, in the Paris district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, is one of the most important international events for African, Oceanic, Asian and non-European arts. Dalton Somaré’s participation highlights works selected for formal quality, history and expressive presence.

This news item is connected with other Parcours des Mondes editions and with the gallery’s work on African art, ancient Asian art and dedicated publications.