The Fondation Pierre Gianadda in Martigny offers a striking immersion into the world of Francis Bacon (1909-1992) with the exhibition Francis Bacon: Human Presence, in collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery, London. A painter of violence and raw emotion, Bacon redefined portraiture, exploring the fragility of existence and the distortion of the human form.

During my last trip to Tokyo, I discovered the fascinating world of Shiota Chiharu while visiting the Mori Art Museum. Unfortunately, her massive retrospective The Soul Trembles had already ended, but I was able to grasp its essence through the exhibition’s catalog book and two prints displayed in the museum shop. This glimpse was enough to captivate me and drive me to delve into her work.