Press Release - Mona Bismarck | American Center

Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) moved to Paris in 1874 and exhibited with the Impressionists
starting in 1880. She soon developed a friendship with Edgar Degas that would last a lifetime
and, along with Berthe Morisot, was the first woman to be embraced by an artistic group.
Ambroise Vollard, renowned for his taste in graphic arts, recognized very early on the
extraordinary technical quality of her prints and the modern aesthetic of her work.
The Mona Bismarck American Center for art & culture offers a glimpse
into the American spirit through exhibitions of authentic, emblematic
American artists, too often less known in France. The Wyeths, for
example, who were the subject of the MBAC’s previous exhibition, and
now this coming fall season Mary Cassatt, who established her career as
an artist in Paris. Through her work and commitment, she created new
channels of exchange between France and the United States, serving as a
crucial intermediary in the American art market.
A new magnet center for American art and culture in Paris, the MBAC
offers an array of programs to accompany the upcoming exhibition:
educational activities (for children and adults), as well as a cycle of conferences and concerts related
to Mary Cassatt. These will take place during the day and in the evening during the week as well as
on weekends.
In addition, The MONA Café will open its doors on the ground floor with a view of a beautiful
private garden. The décor will pay homage to Mona Bismarck, a patron with unrivaled
elegance. Visitors will be able to enjoy some American specialties while surrounded by images
of MBAC’s extraordinary founder. The café will be open to the public between 11 AM and 6
PM.
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