The Palais de Tokyo is presenting an exhibition on the famous shoemaker Roger Vivier. Internationally renowned for his work-of-art shoes, he began his career during the 1930s. This new retrospective displays 140 pairs of shoes, some of which are made even more sublime thanks to Maison Lesage embroideries. Roger Vivier saw the shoe as a […]
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- October 03, 2013
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The Musée Marmottant Monet relates the history as well as the private and public lives of the three sisters of Napoleon. Elisa was princess of Piombino and Lucca, then Grand Duchess of Tuscany. Pauline married the Roman prince Camille Borghese, and Caroline married general Joachim Murat, who reigned over Naples. Starting tomorrow, 140 works will […]
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- October 02, 2013
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In its new exhibition, the Cinémathèque française (French film library) presents the work of skilful artist Jean Cocteau. A Jack of all trades, he managed to bring his poetic universe into cinema, whether as a director, actor or scriptwriter. Visitors will discover shooting photographs and costumes, like the dress designed by Marc Escoffier for the […]
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- October 01, 2013
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After four years of public works, the Palais Galliera, which houses the Musée de la mode de la Ville de Paris (City of Paris’ Fashion Museum), is finally reopening. The first inaugural exhibition is devoted to Tunisian fashion designer Azzedine Alaïa. Haute couture lovers will discover 70 garments by the fashion designer, in a setting […]
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- September 30, 2013
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Rodin Museum presents 45 Auguste Rodin sculptures inspired by Ancient models such as "Venus de Milo" or the "Diadumenos". We discover there how Roman, Greek and Etruscan ancients has guided the work of the artist. "Rodin, the Light of the Ancient", exhibition, from November 19th 2013 to February 16th 2014. Opened every day except Monday, […]
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- September 27, 2013
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This year, the White Night Festival (La Nuit Blanche) will be based around Seine Docks and Canal Saint-Martin, Marais, République and Belleville-Ménilmontant neighborhoods. The opportunity to discover contemporary, bright and musical installations in exceptional places opened to the public for this occasion only. This 2013 edition is directed this year by two women, Paris Mint […]
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- September 26, 2013
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You only have a few days left to discover the Shoah Memorial exhibition devoted to Jews spoliation under Nazi Europe. You will find out how Jews were victims of illegal expropriations and of boycott campaigns against their companies, from 1933 onwards. The exhibition focuses on eight examples of properties that were impacted by these measures, […]
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- September 25, 2013
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It’s within an idyllic atmosphere, on the butte Montmartre in a museum surrounded by Renoir Gardens, that you will discover the exhibition dedicated to Belle Epoque “color revolution” artists. A hundred artworks of painters Eugène Delâtre and Alfredo Müller are presented to the public. "Impressions à Montmartre" exhibition, from September 14th 2013 to January 12th […]
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- September 24, 2013
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Zürcher Gallery presents an exhibition dedicated to Lyon painter Marc Desgrandchamps (1987-2013). For this occasion, the gallery confronts the artist’s canvas, made between 1987 and 2013. This retrospective is part of the serie of exhibitions dedicated to the artist : at Lyon Museum of modern and contemporary art in 2004, in Georges Pompidou cultural center […]
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- September 23, 2013
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The Musée d’Orsay is dedicating its new exhibition to nude man in art, since 19th century to nowadays. This original retrospective assumes that male nude is unknown compared to female nude. Male nudity is presented in all fields included : painting, graphic art, photography and sculpting. " Masculine/Masculine – The Nude Man in Art from […]
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- September 20, 2013
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