Józef Czapski

The Józef Czapski exhibition brings together nearly 80 works by the Polish painter and writer. Arranged by theme, this solo exhibition at the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris explores the settings that inspired his painting: public transport, cafés, performance venues, interiors and landscapes.

For Czapski, everyday life becomes a subject in its own right. A street, a metro journey or familiar objects evoke a human presence, often a solitary one. His self-portraits extend this exploration of intimate life, while his landscapes give greater scope to colour and an emotional response to nature.

Born in 1896 and a member of the Kapist group, Czapski saw his career interrupted by the Second World War. After his time in Soviet captivity, he returned to painting in France around 1949. The exhibition connects this life marked by conflict with a body of work devoted to ordinary scenes and the spaces people inhabit.

Practical information
- Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm.
- Late opening on Thursdays until 9:30pm for temporary exhibitions.
- Closed on Mondays and on 1 May 2027.