The musée Cognacq-Jay has re-opened its doors to the public, after two months being closed, with an exhibition entitled “Enlightenment – carte blanche for Christian Lacroix”. The French fashion designer has re-imagined the atmosphere of the museum by mixing contemporary works, the museum’s collections of objects from the 18^th century and theatre costumes, exhibited till April 19^th of 2015. Most of the works presented are an echo to the Enlightenment era, hence the name of this retrospective.

“Lumières: Carte blanche à Christian Lacroix” exhibition, from November 19^th 2014 to April 19^th 2015.
Open Tuesday-Sunday from 10am to 6pm.
Closed on Monday and on bank holidays.
Full rate: €8 / Concession: €6.

Enlightenment: Carte blanche for Christian Lacroix - © Christian Lacroix

Musée Cognacq-Jay
8, rue Elzévir
75003 Paris
France
Tel: +33 (0)1 40 27 07 21
Metro: Chemin Vert (line 8) or Saint-Paul (line 1).

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