To further extend the universe presented in the "From Nô to Mata Hari, 2000 years of Asian theatre" exhibition, the Guimet museum features "Japon, images d'acteurs, estampes du kabuki au 18e siècle" (Japan, pictures of actors, 18th century kabuki engravings), a second retrospective focusing on different side of Japanese theater: the kabuki. In contrast to Nô, this theatrical genre […]
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- June 12, 2015
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The Musée d'Art moderne de la Ville de Paris (MaM), located two steps away from the Green Hotels Paris, the Eiffel Trocadéro and the Gavarni, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, hosts a retrospective dedicated to American photographer Nathan Lerner (1913-1997). This free exhibition presents the 230 photographs donated by his wife Kiyoko to the museum in […]
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- June 08, 2015
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Through its newest exhibition, "Thé, café ou chocolat ?" (Tea, coffee or chocolate?) the Musée Cognacq-Jay focuses on the introduction of these exotic beverages in Europe in the 17th century. Their first appearance has indeed transformed the every-day life of aristocracy and French upper bourgeoisie at the time. New table habits were then taken on, […]
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- June 05, 2015
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Following the We Love Green festival, which occurred late in May 2015, this summer promises to be filled with music festivals in Paris and its close suburbs. Electro, Rap, Pop, Techno, Rock... you are sure to find an event to suit your personal tastes and mood. Here is a list of the seven summer festivals the Green […]
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- June 03, 2015
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If, like the Green Hotels Paris, you like for Art to surprise you, you will love the “Fiber Futures” retrospective of the Maison de la Culture du Japon, located two steps away from the Eiffel Tower –and therefore our two hotels, the Eiffel Trocadéro and the Gavarni. This free exhibition focuses on fiber art and showcases […]
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- June 01, 2015
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The Musée d’Art moderne de la Ville de Paris (MAM), located a few minutes away from the Green Hotels Paris, features the works of American painter and writer Henry Darger (1892-1973). This representative of Outsider Art has spent his entire life in Chicago, Illinois, where he has, among other things, written a 15,000-page literary and pictorial […]
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Following Brussels and London, it is now Paris’ turn to host American artist Nathan Sawaya‘s unique exhibition entitled “The Art of The Brick”. His work’s defining characteristic: he has put together close to a hundred works of art made from a million LEGO bricks! Some of his creations represent architectural elements, such as Chartres Cathedral’s north […]
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Adolfo Wildt (1868-1931) is an Italian sculptor, who faded from memory following the post-war period. Yet, this unusual artist, famous for his marble works, is considered the last symbolist. For this reason, the Parisian Musée de l’Orangerie dedicates him a vast retrospective featuring sketches, graphic works, medallions, drawings, photographs and of course sculptures. The museum […]
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The Paris expo Porte de Versailles hosts a reproduction of the most famous cave in prehistory: the Lascaux Cave. After being featured all around the world (Chicago, Montreal, Bordeaux, Brussels etc.), this retrospective settles in the French capital for the entire summer. Visitors and their family are invited to discover this authentic treasure of Paleolithic […]
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Key element in the French national heritage, contemporary stained glasses are featured at the Parisian Cité de l'Architecture, located two steps away from the Green Hotels Paris (the Eiffel Trocadéro and the Gavarni). This retrospective focuses on the creations of Chagall, Soulages, Tremlett, Rouault, Raysse or Benzaken, who created the stained glasses of some of the most prestigious architectural […]
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