In his illustrated diary, titled “Noa Noa” (fragrance in Tahitian), lies the chronicle of his relentless quest for the lost paradise in the idyllic lands of Tahiti. This legendary diary not only reflects the great painter’s inner struggle, but also his unique vision of Tahiti’s lush landscape, its people, and its rich ancestral culture.

Gauguin, tormented by the need to discover the wild, began his journey in secluded villages of  Brittany, where his first strokes began to come to life. However, this unquenchable passion eventually led him to the crystal-clear waters of French Polynesia, where his art was transformed and where he lived among the local tribes as one of their own, revisiting and enriching his works.