The Art déco style (1919-1940) distinguished itself from the other artistic movements thanks to its vivid and appealing aesthetics. The sleek and dynamic lines of its geometrical shapes managed to seduce designers from all over the world. This major retrospective pays homage to this everlastingly popular style, and mentions, among other things, the 1925 Exposition […]
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- November 18, 2013
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The Jardin des Plantes unveils the mysteries of the job of paleontologist, with a free exhibition on the grids of the botanical school. This photo coverage shows how an archeological dig works, from the conditions to the methodology of an archeological discovery. This exhibition will undoubtedly make you want to discover the French Museum of […]
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- November 15, 2013
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The Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain (Cartier's Foundation for Contemporary Art), in partnership with the Museo Amparo de Puebla in Mexico, presents an exhibition dedicated to photography in South America, from the Cuban revolution to today. The works of more than seventy artists, including Miguel Rio Branco, Fredi Casco and Pablo Gasparini, are shown to […]
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- November 14, 2013
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After the launch of his first boulangerie-patisserie in the 11th district of Paris, Chef Cyril Lignac has now opened a second address on Butte de Chaillot. This new gourmet place has been decorated in a vintage way and looks like a boutique from old Paris. Inside the decoration is made of earthenware tiles, marble and […]
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- November 14, 2013
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The Grand Palais presents a new free exhibition devoted to the Miss Dior perfume. 15 female artists have reinterprated the first perfume created by Christian Dior in 1947, the ultimate symbol of feminity. Among these artists there was the French designer Ionna, the Japanese Tomoko Shioyasu, and the Iranian photographer and director Shirin Neshat. Each […]
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- November 13, 2013
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The Centre Culturel Canadien (Canadian Cultural Center) holds an exhibition devoted to contemporary artist Stan Douglas, who lives in Vancouver. This retrospective aims at unveiling the ruins of several great Western utopias, thus paradoxically showing their beauty. Exhibition: "Stan Douglas: Abandonment and Splendor", from September 26th, 2013 to January 17th, 2014. Open Monday - Friday […]
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- November 12, 2013
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What's CleanTag? Created by Green Ad, this new eco-responsible advertising concept gives the opportunity to broadcast messages in public space thanks to a contrast made between cleanliness and dust. Wet cleaning with high pressure and a stencil laid on the ground are used, the stencil reveals marks that fade over the days. This new kind of communication, […]
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- November 12, 2013
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The Galerie Cahiers d'Art exhibits around thirty drawings made between 2011 and 2012 by the French visual artist Philippe Parreno. The exhibition also comprises photographs taken during a performance with Magellanic Penguins on a Patagonian beach. Exhibition: "Philippe Parreno: Drawings", from October 23rd, 2013 to January 18th, 2014. Open Tuesday - Saturday from 11am to […]
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- November 11, 2013
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The Galerie Suzanne Tarasiève presents an exhibition on German artist A.R. Penck, and shows a selection of paintings, bronze sculptures and works on paper. His works are very marked by the partition of Germany between East and West. Exhibition: "A.R. Penck: the 1980s", from October 24th to December 1st, 2013. Open Tuesday - Saturday from […]
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- November 08, 2013
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Between two sightseeing tours of Paris, you will probably want to eat a little something. Stop by Miss Green. This small restaurant with 100% green decoration (wood, shades of green) cooks up some balanced and light recipes full of vitamins, perfect to go back to visiting the capital! Miss Green is the proof we can […]
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- November 07, 2013
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