As part of the call for proposals “Du vert près de chez moi” – literally “a bit of greenery near my home”– which took place from July 15 to September 25, 2014, Parisians have been encouraged by the Mairie de Paris to report all areas prone to shelter some greenery within the capital. They have […]
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- March 26, 2015
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With this exhibition entitled "L'Ecole de Lingnan, l'Eveil de la Chine moderne" (“The Lingnan School – Rise of Modern China”), the musée Cernuschi retraces the history of the last great school of traditional Chinese painting. Visitors will discover Chinese naturalistic paintings, as well as various scenes depicting the everyday life of the people. Founded at […]
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- March 26, 2015
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This exhibition at the Grand Palais, dedicated to the master of the Spanish golden age, Diego Velázquez (1599-1660), highlights the evolution of the artist’s work. We discover his various phases, from naturalism to Caravaggism as well as his historical paintings. The works showcased at the museum echo back to the canvasses of artists he has met on […]
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- March 25, 2015
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As part of the overall refurbishment of the first floor of the Eiffel Tower, which welcomes close to 7 million visitors a year, the Eiffel Tower operating company (SETE) has installed two vertical-axis wind turbines on the monument. 7-meter high and 3-meter large, their grey color enables them to easily blend into the metallic structure, […]
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The Bibliothèque nationale François Mitterand is dedicating an exhibition to Francis I of France, the king who initiated the French artistic Renaissance. This retrospective, entitled "François 1er: Pouvoir et image" ("Francis I, Power and Image"), celebrates the 500th anniversary of his victory at the battle of Marignano (1515) and offers to discover the multiple facets […]
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- March 24, 2015
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At the occasion of the 2015 edition of La Fête du Graphisme (in French), the Paris graphic art festival, the Institut Suédois (Swedish Institute) is holding an exhibition entitled "Plus que de la Pub!" (“More than advertising”), which focuses on the power of advertising in Sweden, especially in terms of social progress. With sometimes quirky […]
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- March 23, 2015
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The Philharmonie – Paris’ brand new museum of Music – is holding an exhibition dedicated to French conductor Pierre Boulez, who will celebrate his 90th birthday this year. This retrospective looks back at the artist’s creative process and presents some of his most famous works such as his Second Piano Sonata. Visitors will also discover […]
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- March 20, 2015
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From March 20th to March 23rd 2015, Vivre Autrement, the French Ethical & Organic Trade Fair –Alternative Living Exhibition– will gather no less than 400 exhibitors at the Parc Floral de Paris, located within the Bois de Vincennes. This annual event aims to promote a more responsible way of consumption on the theme of alternative […]
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- March 19, 2015
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In partnership with the musée Carnavalet, the musée d’Orsay and the Bibliothèque nationale de France, the Petit Palais is dedicating an exhibition to the Opéra Comique. It is one of France’s three oldest theatre institutions – along with the Opéra de Paris and the Comédie Française. Entitled “From Carmen to Mélisande – Dramatic works at […]
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- March 19, 2015
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The musée du Luxembourg is holding an exhibition dedicated to the Tudors, a dynasty which left its mark on History, be it in books or on screens. These famous British monarchs of the Renaissance reigned with ambition on the English throne from 1485 to 1603. People have always been intrigued by their private life – […]
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- March 18, 2015
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