The Musée Carnavalet, specialized in Parisian history, holds a new exhibition on the wardrobe of a Belle Epoque Parisian figure: Alice Alleaume. Working as a head saleswoman for one of the greatest haute couture Parisian houses, Chéruit, she came from a fashion-related family. Indeed, her mother was a dressmaker and her older sister Hortense was […]
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- October 18, 2013
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The Musée des Arts décoratifs presents the work of 55 French independent contemporary jewelry designers, that is more than 700 exceptional pieces of jewelry. They are exhibited among the museum’s permanent collections and go with photographs and videos explaining some new social behaviors as well as the role of jewelry sets in our modern society. […]
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- October 17, 2013
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The Musée de la Musique (French Music Museum) devotes its new exhibition to the punk artistic movement. More than 400 recordings, fanzines, leaflets, clothes, posters and disc and movie covers will be shown. The exhibition traces the movement evolution, from its beginnings in the UK to its expansion through Europe. Punk movement encouraged DIY, dispraised […]
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- October 16, 2013
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The Musée Guimet, specialized in Asian art, holds an exhibition about Cambodia, and more particularly about the Angkor temples, which are a national pride. Documents and works that belonged to French explorer Louis Delaporte (1842-1925) are exhibited, such as bas-relief castings and sculptures. Exhibition: “Angkor: Birth of a myth – Louis Delaporte and Cambodia”, from October […]
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- October 15, 2013
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This exhibition presents the work of Jean Cousin, master of 16th-century tapestry and stained glass. You will discover his drawings, engravings, sculptures, embroideries and tapestries. His major work, “Eva Prima Pandora”, is also exhibited. Exhibition: “Jean Cousin Father and Son, a Family of Painters in the 16th Century”, from October 17th, 2013, to January 13th, […]
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- October 14, 2013
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If you are a fan of Albert Uderzo’s Gauls, you will be thrilled to learn that an exhibition dedicated to these iconic ninth-art characters is to open on October 16th. The BNF (French national library) will present 120 non-colorized, ink drawings from the first two books of the series. It will also relate the childhood […]
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- October 11, 2013
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The Cité nationale de l’histoire de l’immigration, a French museum about immigration history, holds an exhibition dedicated on the way immigration is depicted in the 9th art, that is to say in comics. Around two hundred documents are presented: comic book plates, drafts and preparatory sketches, filmed interviews, animated movies and archival photographs. All the […]
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- October 10, 2013
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The Quai Branly Museum holds a major exhibition devoted to Kanak culture. More than 300 works are presented to the visitors, such as sculptures and ornaments, but also wooden carvings and ceremonial jade axes. Be ready for a nice trip to the Kanak universe, starting on October 15th. Exhibition: “Kanak, Art is a word”, from […]
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- October 09, 2013
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As part of the Festival d’Automne (Autumn Festival), for its 20th exhibition, the Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint-Laurent presents the work of Japanese photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto. The artist combines his works with those of his private collection of ancient artworks. The result is astounding, and highlights the birth and decline of Buddhism in Japan. […]
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- October 08, 2013
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The Musée de l’Orangerie presents an unprecedented exhibition devoted to the legendary couple formed by Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) and Diego Rivera (1886-1957). This retrospective, organized in collaboration with the Museo Dolorès Olmedo de Mexico, shows the works of both artists, as well as their attachment for each other, in spite of their separation. Exhibition: “Frida […]
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- October 07, 2013
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