The Toulouse-Lautrec Museum is presenting the first comprehensive retrospective dedicated to Henri-Gabriel Ibels, a relatively unknown artist associated with the Nabi movement, who also worked as a journalist. The exhibition is the culmination of over a decade of research, significantly aided by access to family archives. Ibels’ descendants, specifically his great-grandchildren, generously opened these archives, providing crucial materials for the show. The retrospective aims to shed light on Ibels’ multifaceted career, exploring his contributions to both art and journalism. It offers a new perspective on the artistic circles of late 19th-century France. The exhibition promises a detailed look into the life and work of this previously under-recognized figure. Researchers anticipate the show will spark renewed interest in Ibels’ unique position at the intersection of art and reporting.
