

Curatorial Narrative The Lie (Le mensonge), created by Flix Vallotton in 1898, marks a pivotal moment in the development of modern art. Executed in a striking black and white palette, the painting showcases Vallotton’s mastery of linear brushwork, imbuing the composition with a sense of tension and contained energy. The Modernist spirit of this work is palpable, as it rejects the conventions of traditional French art in favor of a more austere, modern aesthetic.As an edition installed at 56×44, The Lie (Le mensonge) assumes a commanding presence within a luxury interior environment. The monochromatic palette creates a spatial rhythm that oscillates between areas of high and low atmospheric weight, drawing the viewer’s attention to specific points within the composition. The chromatic structure of black and white allows for an interplay of values and textures that could be echoed in the material selection for adjacent surfaces – a sl
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