The Indo-French cultural centre under the French Embassy , Alliance Française de Delhi , is presenting ' Douce France ,' an exhibition by renowned French artist Henri Landier . This unique collection of 90 original works has travelled from France to India for the first time. At 89 years old, Landier continues to be a prolific figure in the art world, capturing Parisian streets and French landscapes and seascapes.
The opening on 19th July featured H.E. Thierry Mathou , Ambassador of France to India, as the guest of honour and famous art advisor and curator, Alka Pandey, as the chief guest.
French music was performed by singers from Neemrana Music Foundation, with the director of Alliance Française de Delhi accompanying them on the song 'Douce France.' H.E.
Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, and his wife, Dr. Oleksandr Polishchuk, Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of India, and his wife, Vakhtang Jaoshvili, Ambassador of Georgia to the Republic of India, Mateja Vodeb Ghosh, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia, Michael Pal, Director, Austrian Cultural Forum, Austrian Embassy DCMs from Sri Lanka and Thailand The exhibition is open to the public till August 19, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. “A dedication to capturing the beauty of his country is one of Landier’s main themes in his work.
He paints the world as he sees it, creating an ode to France’s people and places,” remarked H.E. Thierry Mathou.
Stéphane Amalir, Director of Alliance Française de De.