Signac

The must-see exhibition of this autumn! From 24 October, experience an impressive overview of Paul Signac (1863–1935), the master of Neo-Impressionism, at Kunsthal Rotterdam. At the end of the nineteenth century, building on the work of Georges Seurat, Signac developed Pointillism: a painting technique in which dots and short brushstrokes come together to form a rhythmic symphony of colour. This exhibition offers an in-depth introduction to Signac’s work, presented on a scale rarely seen in the Netherlands. At the same time, Symphony of Colours reveals how his influence resonates in the painting of his contemporaries.

In the exhibition, you follow Signac’s development through lively harbour scenes, colourful landscapes and carefully composed portraits. One of the highlights is the sun-drenched Le Port au soleil couchant, Opus 236 (1892). Also on view is Le port de Rotterdam (1907), created during his stay in the Netherlands.

But Signac. Symphony of Colours shows more than the work of one artist. As a writer, ambassador, collector and mentor, Signac played a key role within Neo-Impressionism and actively contributed to the international spread of the movement. His influence extended to artists across Europe. The exhibition therefore also features works by Lucie Cousturier, Henri-Edmond Cross, Curt Herrmann, Maximilien Luce, Camille Pissarro, Théo van Rysselberghe, Jeanne Selmersheim-Desgrange, Georges Seurat and Jan Toorop.

The exhibition is organised in close collaboration with Museum Barberini in Potsdam, known for its impressive collection of (Neo-)Impressionist paintings.