Toulouse-Lautrec and Jane Avril: Beyond The Moulin Rouge

Time Out“A few of the most heartbreaking works of a sometime staggering genius...” Reveals far more than just a mutual bond of pity and admiration between two lonely ships passing in the night, suggesting that artist and muse were somehow kindred spirits, despite their very different backgrounds and fortunes in life...

The Arts Desk“Small but exquisite jewel of an exhibition...” This is a stunning exhibition that looks not only at the many faces of Jane Avril but casts an illuminating light upon Lautrec’s deep engagement with the seamy Belle Époque world he brought to life and immortalised with breathtaking verve...

this is london“A very tightly constructed, sympathetic and beautiful little exhibition...” Daring experimental brushwork is unique to Lautrec, yet has kinship with that of Van Gogh and, at a greater distance, the Pointillistes. The sketches of Avril are a different matter; these crackle with activity, his as much as hers...

The Independent“One of the best small exhibitions of the year...” Brings out exactly the combination of brilliance and human understanding which made Toulouse-Lautrec such a great portrayer of the performer and the mask we all present to the world...

The Telegraph“This is terrific little show...” In almost every image of her, Lautrec’s usual satire is replaced with affection and admiration for her talent, humour and moral courage...