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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The Musée des Arts décoratifs puts an emphasis on the art of misleading one’s senses through illusions, imitations, pastiches, and of course trompe-l’oeil. These techniques, which emerged with frescos and ancient mosaics, mostly use perspective and chiaroscuro. You will discover these optical illusions in tableware, fashion, toys, advertising, wallpaper and furniture. Astounding. Exhibition: “Trompe-l’oeil, imitations, pastiches […]
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- October 04, 2013
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The Musée Dapper, specialized in African art, holds a new exhibition focusing on initiation rites in the Congo Basin region. Various items (masks, ornaments, costumes) all made out of recycled materials will be exhibited starting on October 9th, as symbols of transition to adulthood. These ceremonial instruments punctuate the whole life of an individual. A […]
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- October 03, 2013
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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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