The exhibition “Georgia O’Keeffe”, held at the Centre Pompidou in Paris from September 8 to December 6, 2021, is the first major retrospective of the American artist ever presented in France. Georgia O’Keeffe (1887–1986) is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures of American modernism and a pioneer in the development of abstraction in the 20th century.

The exhibition brings together an exceptional selection of paintings, drawings, and photographs, offering a comprehensive overview of her artistic evolution over several decades. The display highlights her early abstract experiments, her iconic large-scale floral paintings, and her celebrated landscapes of New Mexico, which became central to her visual identity.

O’Keeffe’s work is defined by the simplification of form, intensified color, and the monumentalization of natural details, creating a unique visual language that balances abstraction and representation. The exhibition also emphasizes her major contribution to American art history and her role in reshaping modern painting.