Adya & Otto van Rees. At the Heart of Avant-Garde

Adya and Otto van Rees challenged modern art by navigating between cubism, dadaism and radical abstraction. This visionary couple, close to Jean Arp and contemporary of Picasso, played a key role in the creative effervescence of the beginning of the 20th century. For the first time in France, the Musée de Montmartre reunites their works during a retrospective of significant scope. Works on display include paintings, collages and applied arts, revealing an artistic partnership beyond compare. This event highlights the trajectory of these pioneers who were able to maintain complete freedom in the face of prevailing currents. This exceptional gathering of rarely-seen pieces for the public is accessible from March 20th to September 13th, 2026. A crucial step to grasp the roots of European modernity within a framework steeped in history.