Le Musée de la vie romantique (The Museum of the romantic life) welcomes one of the biggest figures of French Romance: Charles Nodier (1780-1844). This essay writer and novelist was the head of the works, by the sides of the baron Taylor, the “The picturesque and romantic journeys in ancient France”. This huge engraved art […]
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- November 25, 2014
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To mark the 30th anniversary of the passing of the French director François Truffaut (who passed away at 52 years of age on the 21st October 1984), the Cinémathèque de Paris has created a grand retrospective. This exhibition devoted to the film director of the Nouvelle Vague, writer-director of The 400 blows and Jules and […]
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- November 24, 2014
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The Fondation Pierre Bergé - Yves Saint Laurent welcomes a new exhibition since its return, dedicated to photography and the renowned couturier Hedi Slimane: Sonic. This retrospective presents a number of studio portraits of rock stars, captured by the artist, such as Keith Richards, Amy Winehouse and Lou Reed. This exhibition of photographs is accompanied […]
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- November 21, 2014
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The Wallworks Gallery welcomes the street artist Nebay for its new exhibition, known for having transformed ad posters since the end of the 90s. For this retrospective titled “29 July 1881”, a reference to the freedom of press law where it comes from the myth “Défense d’afficher” the artist retraces these past years on these […]
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- November 20, 2014
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The Grand Palais presents an unprecedented exhibition about the Haitian artistic creation until February 2015. With paintings, sculptures, videos and even suspended structures, it invites you to discover the artistic diversity of the first black republic. All the works are dated from the 19th century to nowadays and testify of the intricacy of this art, […]
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- November 19, 2014
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The workshop of sculptor Auguste Rodin re-opens its doors for this exhibition entitled “Rodin, le laboratoire de la creation” (“Rodin: the Laboratory of Creation”). Through pictures of his workshop, visitors can discover the advance of his extraordinary career. Divided in several sections – plaster and terracotta works, models – this retrospective allows a better understanding […]
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- November 18, 2014
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The Compagnie Française de l’Orient et de la Chine is hosting Jeanne Wilkins’ works in this exhibition entitled “Points de suspension” (“Suspension Point”). This artist makes suspended structures using small porcelain pieces she hangs with transparent nylon thread, creating volume and airiness. Most of her works even make a slight sound. These suspended structures are […]
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- November 17, 2014
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To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the opening of the Baccarat factory, the Petit Palais is hosting over 300 crystal objects lent by major French museums, such as the Arts et Métiers museum or the Louvre. This exhibition, entitled “Baccarat, La legend du cristal” (“Baccarat: crystal legend”), is the first Baccarat retrospective held in France […]
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- November 14, 2014
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For the Mois de la Photo (“Month of Photography”), the galerie Berthet Aittouarès is presenting an exhibition dedicated to photographer Ernest Pignon-Ernest in partnership with the Maison Européenne de la Photographie. For now more than 30 years, he covers the city walls of the whole world with his ephemeral works. Throughout the years, the urban […]
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- November 13, 2014
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“I have nothing to say to you, except that I love you” may be one of the most beautiful declarations of love of all times, that of Léon Bloy to his fiancée Jeanne Molbech. The Musée des Lettres et Manuscrits is celebrating its 10th anniversary by dedicating an exhibition to love letters. Tens of letters […]
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- November 12, 2014
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