Christopher Michaut

Christopher was a self-taught student in Art History and now a story teller. From the museums to the lands that influenced hi favorite artists, he is devoted to share here and on his Instagram Mr.Bacchus, glimpses of the inner world that artists long gone have dedicated their lives to share with us within canvases. Have a look at his Instagram!

Stories By Christopher Michaut

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Isenheim Altarpiece: A Crucifixion Like No Other

By Christopher MichautNovember 1, 2019

There are real and fictional characters anchored in our collective unconscious. Their recurring presence in art history illustrates more than just our fascinations, fashions, or concerns. Studying them also provides an understanding of past and present...
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Gustave Moreau Museum

By Christopher MichautMarch 18, 2019

We all know that feeling of travelling back in time when we encounter a trace of our past, whether by finding an object from our childhood, a book with that unique smell that we leafed through...
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Rijksmuseum. A Filter of Beauty

By Christopher MichautFebruary 21, 2019

It was December, and the holidays were getting closer. So, I felt it was time for me to take a look at a map of Europe and find a historic city, a capital that would have...
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The Writing on the Wall. Banksy’s Unauthorized Exhibition

By Christopher MichautJanuary 30, 2019

From when we wake up to when we go to sleep, one week over to the next, our lives line up in a series of routines and responsibilities, giving rhythm to our collective existence which is...
Museums And Exhibitions

Intimacy with Egon Schiele at Fondation Louis Vuitton

By Christopher MichautNovember 29, 2018

Have you ever been under the impression that a piece of art you’re looking at is so powerful that it can subvert the roles of a viewer and a subject? That suddenly it’s you who becomes...
Halloween Special

Halloween in Hell: Dante and Virgil

By Christopher MichautOctober 31, 2018

Halloween night is this time of year when we go from light to darkness, where we can see and experience demons. For this special occasion, I want to treat you to a work that brings all...
Mr. Bacchus’ Tours

The Colours of Pablo Picasso

By Christopher MichautOctober 8, 2018

What’s your favourite colour? Why? Have you ever tried to get to know someone better by asking this question? It can fill an awkward silence in a conversation, and to some, it can reveal a personality trait...
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Through the eyes of Claude Monet

By Christopher MichautSeptember 7, 2018

The eyes of an artist put at the service of art can reveal to us an unspeakable world which is however very present around us. A world that we can notice in the reflection of a...
19th Century

Visit Eugène Delacroix Exhibition At The Louvre With Mr. Bacchus

By Christopher MichautMay 11, 2018

Eugène Delacroix (1798-1863) The early 19th century is a period when France is going through historical changes on all fronts. The anger of the people roars, the streets of Paris tremble and bleed, the Arts are...
Mr. Bacchus’ Tours

How To Do 21st Century Grand Tour according to Mr. Bacchus

By Christopher MichautMarch 21, 2018

My 21st Century Grand Tour PART I Have you ever been called a « tourist»? Have you ever considered yourself one? Maybe for the time on a summer trip, or on your way to explore an unknown...