musee d' art moderne

We are regular visitors to Ceret and always look forward to visiting the Musee. The museum is not large but the exhibition spaces are beautifully laid out and, when we have visited, never crowded; always a bonus! The museum shop is small but offers a good range of books and particularly ceramics from the area.

This is a unique modern art collection with a wonderful display of commerative plates by Picasso on a theme of the bullfight. The collection is small but highly interesting with works by Matisse and many other French artists of the 20th century. There's always an individual exhibition on display, a great gallery shop selling exhibits and greetings cards, books and stationary. Right in the middle of Ceret, the museum is well positioned for cafe culture and restaurants.

this musee is awesome:!! each year we anticipate yet another exciting presentation of a catalane artist, contemporary or historic. I have been awed each time. Well worth a day trip to Ceret.

A great place to visit. We went with our children ages 8 and 15 and they really enjoyed looking at all the art.

Well laid out and not too large museum. Loads of work by the master, including lots of painting on ceramics. Major display of works about bull fighting.

We were amazed to find an extensive Picasso exhibit regarding regarding his love of bullfighting including photos, sketches, paintings and ceramics. This may be a travelling exhibit. Also there is a famous dove drawing by Picasso apparently done for the museum. In the small collection were a couple Chagalls and a Gris (Le Journal) as well.

We were looking forward to seeing a collection of work from the various artistic luminaries who have made Ceret their home, but were surprised to find that every single piece on display was to do with bullfighting. That said, it was an impressive collection, with some very remarkable pieces.

This museum showcases several artists who, mostly unknown outside France, made an obviously seminal contribution to the evolution of Cubism as a modern art style. This alone makes a visit to the museum worthwhile. In addition, there was a retrospective exhibition of art representing bullfighting as a social and cultural tradition that was important in Catalonia of which this area ofFrance has cultural and linguistic links. Pablo Picasso's contribution in the form of series of ceramic pieces and other works is especially well represented. While several pieces exist in various collections, never have they been presented together in a single venue as they are here.

Always has fascinating exhibitions, beautifully displayed. Have never been disappointed so nothing to dislike.

I admit that not really understand the art in general but when I see some nice works it amuses me that how do they do it ! However my kids have been thought this subject quiet well in their school so we though it will benefit us all round ! I am glad to say that it just did that. The bull fighting stuff were still there in August ! We were drawn to have a peek inside this ''room'' showing a bullfighting film/documentary. My son is very loving and caring about animal/welfare but to my amazement he carried out watching the whole of the clip ! But at the end his comments were how cruel of a practice is (was) ! So to me was beneficial to see and understand why this should be discontinued which I think nearly is? This of course was compensated with other interesting exhibits the added bonus for the kids was the ''free' room where you could sit about and use drawing material to let the kids imaginations run while fresh in the Meuseum amongst the Artists Work.

I enjoyed the permanent collection of famous artists like Picasso in this small Museum. However at the time of our visit in July 2014 there was a temporary exhibition with the theme Bull fighting. This is a very delicate subject in this day and age. I do not think that especially children should see the killing and torture of any animal while spectators are watching. The agony of the bulls while attacked by the bull fighters are shown through all manner of media as a normal procedure and as entertainment. There is no art and culture in bull fighting. The bull is almost always the looser. The suffering and pain inflicted on these animals should not be glorified. We should have sympathy with the bleeding tortured bulls. The corridas are still taking place in the south of France and Spain, despite thousands of petitions against this sort of barbaric practice. There are also about 50 etchings of Goya on this subject and although I do appreciate the excellence in his techniques and his superb rendering of the bulls and picadors, one should look at these works as something that happened in history and was part of the daily life. Today we have evolved from that era, or have we?

Both the permanent collection and the current bull-fighting exhibition are excellent. Much of the art focuses on the beautiful village of Ceret itself and features some wonderful artists such as Picasso, Miro, Chagall, Matisse and Masson. You can have a lovely stroll around Ceret itself.

Fascinating, Whether you like modern art or not, this museum offers a very well informed visit and has some great modern art. We have visited a three times and there is often an exhibition and well worth seeing, Worth the entrance fee.

Saw the show on bullfighting which was well curated with art new and old and a vintage film to whet the appetite...the pay once come and go entrance fee is great for taking a lunch break in this beautiful town...paintings everyone can enjoy.

The permanent collection is excellent and the temporary exhibitions are a cut above the ordinary. Ceret is a small town and the Musee is very accessible.