Desire of Art, African collection of Ewa and Yves Develon, Musée des Confluences, Lyon: 8 February-12 May 2019

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For almost 50 years, collectors Ewa and Yves Develon have been accumulating an incredible collection of African objects, with a particular focus on Nigerian statues and masks. The exhibition will be at the Musée des Confluences until May 2019.

This exhibition presents the first forty items from the Develons' donation as well as twenty exceptional loans from other venues. The trail looks back at the spirit that guided the development of this collection, which was driven by the couple's passion for, and personal appreciation of, African art.

From their trips around the world, the couple have amassed over 300 African artefacts over the last 50 years together, and in this exhibition we see the 60 they have donated to preserve their legacy. African statues and masks show the cultural differences that exist today, and help to educate us about habits and customs of specific areas. A fascinating part of the exhibition is the “living room” spot, where you can sit and watch a documentary about the Develons' collection – and the obstacles they had to overcome to build their assembly.

Yves Develon describes himself as an art lover, rather than a collector. As for his emergence of a passion for African art, he says: ”For me, in the same way as for many others, this was about opening up to a culture in a mindset of personal growth. The work we do on ourselves from the sculptures is therefore what really drives my taste for African art.”

This exhibition is suitable for adults and children alike, with plenty for the kids to do and see. Why not make it into a family afternoon at the Musée des Confluences?

Musée des Confluences

86 Quai Perrache, 69002 Lyon

Desire of Art, African collection of Ewa and Yves Develon, Musée des Confluences, Lyon: 8 February 2019 – 12 May 2019
Desire of Art, African collection of Ewa and Yves Develon, Musée des Confluences, Lyon: 8 February 2019 – 12 May 2019
Desire of Art, African collection of Ewa and Yves Develon, Musée des Confluences, Lyon: 8 February 2019 – 12 May 2019
Desire of Art, African collection of Ewa and Yves Develon, Musée des Confluences, Lyon: 8 February 2019 – 12 May 2019
Desire of Art, African collection of Ewa and Yves Develon, Musée des Confluences, Lyon: 8 February 2019 – 12 May 2019
Desire of Art, African collection of Ewa and Yves Develon, Musée des Confluences, Lyon: 8 February 2019 – 12 May 2019
Desire of Art, African collection of Ewa and Yves Develon, Musée des Confluences, Lyon: 8 February 2019 – 12 May 2019
Desire of Art, African collection of Ewa and Yves Develon, Musée des Confluences, Lyon: 8 February 2019 – 12 May 2019
Desire of Art, African collection of Ewa and Yves Develon, Musée des Confluences, Lyon: 8 February 2019 – 12 May 2019
Desire of Art, African collection of Ewa and Yves Develon, Musée des Confluences, Lyon: 8 February 2019 – 12 May 2019
Desire of Art, African collection of Ewa and Yves Develon, Musée des Confluences, Lyon: 8 February 2019 – 12 May 2019
Desire of Art, African collection of Ewa and Yves Develon, Musée des Confluences, Lyon: 8 February 2019 – 12 May 2019
Desire of Art, African collection of Ewa and Yves Develon, Musée des Confluences, Lyon: 8 February 2019 – 12 May 2019
Desire of Art, African collection of Ewa and Yves Develon, Musée des Confluences, Lyon: 8 February 2019 – 12 May 2019

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