Raphaèle Billé and Louise Curtis (eds.), Moderne Maharajah. Un mécène des années 1930

Abstract

Between 26 September 2019 and 12 January 2020, the Musee des arts decoratifs (mad) in Paris hosted an exhibition entitled Moderne Maharajah. Un mecene des annees 1930. Bringing together a wealth of historical documents (drawings, photographs, letters, rare film footage, etc.) as well as 500 pieces of “Modern design,” from furniture to tapestry, sculpture, painting, and even cutlery, the exhibition provided fascinating and profound insights into what is described in the promotional brochure so...