Pompidou and a Soufflé
All Images taken by me in and around the museum with permission
Pompidou and a Soufflé
(both works of art!)
What two artistic endeavors could be more romantic than fantastical art and a scrumptious delicacy? My husband and I had a day planned of Surrealist Art and Soufflés. It was a celebration of the senses.
The Centre Pompidou in Paris is hosting a Surrealism exhibition from September 4, 2024 to January 13, 2025, curated by Didier Ottinger and Marie Sarré. The Surrealists have been an inspiration to me since childhood so onward to the land of dreams, fantasies, and the flow of real to imagined.
This captivating exhibition explores the world of Surrealist art, featuring works by iconic artists such as Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, and Max Ernst. Through paintings, sculptures, photography, and multimedia installations, the exhibition delves into the dreamlike, the irrational, and the subconscious, offering visitors a deep dive into the movement that revolutionized 20th-century art.
The exhibition celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Surrealist movement and features over 500 artworks and objects, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, poems, and manuscripts.
I loved EVERY MOMENT and was filled with inspiration.....
And now for the delicious moment of clarity with my first souffle! We had a late lunch starting our meal with a soufflé followed by the main course of soufflé and for dessert...yes another soufflé. It was a delightful mix of savory, succulent, and sweet.
My favorite was the dessert - a Pear soufflé with a chocolate drizzle. So scrumptious! Imagine a warm, delicate soufflé with a golden, perfectly puffed exterior that gives way to a soft, airy center. As you took a bite, the smooth, velvety texture melts in your mouth, leaving a rich, subtle sweetness. The indulgence is elevated by a generous pour of amazing chocolate sauce—rich, glossy, and decadently smooth—drizzled over the top, sinking into the soufflé and creating a blissful contrast between the lightness of the soufflé and the deep, luxurious chocolate. Each spoonful was a heavenly combination of airy fluffiness and intense, velvety chocolate goodness.
