Once you see the paintings of Paul Delvaux you are unlikely to forget them. The dreamlike mood and quaint atmosphere is unique and hypnotic. But where does the mysterious power of his art come from? The exhibition "Paul Delvaux: Dream Odyssey" at the Museum of Modern Art Saitama (MOMAS) offers some clues.
The show is on its own odyssey, touring six museums in Japan, with MOMAS as the fourth. It is also the second time at a venue close to Tokyo — last year it was at the Fuchu Art Museum on the Western outskirts of the city.
We can deduce from this that Delvaux or the particular works on this tour don't quite merit a show at a more central and prestigious venue. This is borne out by a closer look at the work and the artist.