Soldiers and Chocolate: Memories of the Occupation

This November, the French Cultural Center is delighted to bring to its gallery Soldiers and Chocolate: Memories of the Occupation, a collection of abstract paintings by Marguerite Waldron.

As a small child in France during World War II, Marguerite Waldron endured the anxiety and turmoil of Nazi troops occupying her small French town. In her paintings, she transforms her early memories into abstract works that explore her ongoing quest to understand the perplexities and chaos of her childhood, the giant tanks rumbling down the streets, the armed soldiers standing guard, the fear and anger of the citizens, and finally the joyful liberation. Upon immigrating to the USA time went by but those fears were still with her.

Soldiers and Chocolate: Memories of the Occupation is a series of thought-provoking works which began to slowly surface and evolve over two decades and helped to allay the artist’s feelings.

This gallery and opening are free and open to the public.

For more information, please visit our website, or call us at 617.912.0400.

GALLERY HOURS:
Mon.-Thurs. 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM;
Fri. by appointment;
Sat. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

OPENING RECEPTION:**
Tuesday, November 4
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Free Event

*Please note that the Gallery will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th as well as Wednesday, November 26th beginning at 12:00 PM – Saturday, November 29th.

**Complimentary French wine will be served at the opening reception

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