April 4, 2020
The History of the Prestigious Paris Salon (And the Radical Artists Who Subverted It)
In 1874, several artists based in Paris banded together to hold an independent art show. Later known as the Impressionists, these figures took it upon themselves to present their own paintings, prints, and sculptures, bypassing an external selection process. Today, this may seem like standard practice. In 19th-century France, however, it was considered a radical move, as it subverted the Salon. At this time, the Salon served as Paris' premier art exhibition.
