In December, the cultural season continues! Here are the must-see exhibitions this fall for a little shot of culture.
« Marcel Proust, a Parisian novel » at the Carnavalet Museum
On the occasion of the 150e anniversary of the birth of Marcel Proust, Carnavalet Museum devotes a fascinating exhibition to him, which will delight all lovers of literature. From next December 16, you will be able to discover the special relationship that the writer had with Paris, his city of birth, through " Marcel Proust, a Parisian novel ". The place of the capital in the Proustian novel is also mentioned.
If the first part of the exhibition explores "the Parisian universe of Marcel Proust" and therefore the neighborhoods in which he lived, the following highlights the writer's creative universe: the bedroom, this place where reality becomes novel. Finally, the last part follows the architecture of the mythical novel In search of lost time. In total, approximately 280 works, manuscripts and archival documents – all from public and private collections – will be exhibited. A nice retrospective allowing us to rediscover this iconic author of the early XNUMXth century.
Or : Carnavalet Museum, 23 Rue de Sévigné, 75003 Paris.
When : From December 16, 2021 to April 10, 2022.
« The Shadow's Part " at Quai Branly Museum - Jacques Chirac
From December 14, the Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac museum will unveil a new exhibition. Baptized “La Part de l'Ombre – Sculptures du Sud-Ouest du Congo” it will highlight Congolese sculpture and the traditional arts of Bandundu. As diverse as it is culturally rich, this region in the southwest of the country brings together dozens of peoples with different customs. A richness that can be found in particular in the field of the arts: statues, emblematic masks and other everyday objects... In total, we discover nearly 150 works created by the Yaka, Pende, Tshokwe and Suku, as well as by other minority groups like the Buma, Sakata or Mbala.
Or : Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac Museum, 37 Quai Jacques Chirac, 75007 Paris.
When : From December 14, 2021 to April 10, 2022.
« The Treasures of the Al Thani Collection "On the Navy Hotel
Since November 18, an ephemeral exhibition has been held at the Navy Hotel. This highlights a rich diversity of works representing many civilizations over a period of more than 5000 years... This fascinating retrospective contains no less than 120 exceptional works. Among them are centerpieces Incredible such as the head of a royal figure from ancient Egypt in red jasper, a Maya pendant, a Chinese sculpture in the shape of a seated bear in gilt bronze from the Hanu dynasty, and the jade cup of the Mughal emperor Jahângîr .
Distributed in 4 galleries of the Hôtel de la Marine, these treasures belong to the prince of the royal family of Qatar, art enthusiast and great patron.
Or : The Hotel de la Marine, 2 Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris.
When : From November 18, 2021.
« Hip hop 360« at the Philharmonie de Paris
On December 17, the Philharmonie de Paris will pay tribute to street culture through a 100% immersive exhibition. “Hip-hop 360” will retrace the history of this contemporary art which revolutionized the world of music nearly 40 years ago. Hip-hop, rap, street-art, breakdance and other sneakers… The Philharmonie highlights this unique culture that France appropriated in the 1980s. Constantly evolving, it still dominates the contemporary cultural scene! On the program of this musical journey: photos, video and musical extracts, collectibles that belonged to the biggest stars of hip-hop (Beastie Boys, Juice Crew, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z or even 50 Cent!) and many more. other pieces that will make you nostalgic…
Finally, this exhibition turns out to be a real time capsule for music fans. The museum offers us a true 360° vision of this artistic movement!
Or : The Philharmonie de Paris, 221 Av. Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris.
When : From December 17, 2021 to July 24, 2022.
“Finally the cinema! Arts, images and shows in France (1833-1907)” at the Musée d'Orsay
The Lumiere brothers gave birth to cinema 1895. Two centuries later, the Musée d'Orsay returns to the genesis of this invention that changed the world forever... Therefore, Finally the cinema! Arts, images and shows in France (1833-1907) is a celebration of cinema as a cultural phenomenon within the context of older art forms and the modes of cultural representation and imagination from which cinema emerged. The exhibition brings together almost 300 films, photographs, drawings, paintings and sculptures. We find works by Auguste Rodin, Claude Monet, Pierre Bonnard, Berthe Morisot and Charles Pathé alongside lesser-known artists.
Or : Musée d'Orsay, 1 Rue de la Legion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris.
When : From September 28, 2021 to January 16, 2022.
“Cinémode” by Jean-Paul Gaultier at the Cinémathèque of Paris
From October 6 to January 16, 2022, Jean-Paul Gaultier is the guest of honor at the Cinematheque French, that welcomes " CineFashion ". This exhibition highlights the movie outfits that the creator has made for the most legendary films! Indeed, whoever cut his teeth at Pierre Cardin in 1970 is known for its unisex and precursory futuristic creations… The very first outfit signed Gaultier to appear on the big screen dates from 1989. You can see it in The cook, the thief, his wife and her lover by Peter Greenaway. Other legendary outfits follow, which we have seen in particular in And God created man, The Stuck Charm of the Bourgeoisie, James Blondes or even Sleepy Hollow...
More than a retrospective focused on Jean-Paul Gaultier, CinéMode relates how clothes found their place in cinema. And especially how this fashion juggernaut used it to convey messages, echoing the film or even current events. An unmissable exhibition both for fashion fans but also for aficionados of the 7th art!
Or : French Cinematheque, 51 Rue de Bercy, 75012 Paris.
When : From October 6, 2021 to January 16, 2022.
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“Vivien Mayer”
at the Luxembourg Museum
Inspired by humanist photography, its French origins and the art of so-called photography " of street " very popular in the United States, Vivian maier represents a major figure in XNUMXth century photography. Self-portraits, American (New York, Chicago) or even Parisian street scenes, sidewalk chronicles, small daily gestures... This selfie pioneer explores all her subjects, passionate about the social and political changes she observes. A truly fascinating exhibition that will enchant photo lover !
Or : Luxembourg Museum, 19 Rue de Vaugirard, 75006, Paris.
When : Until January 16, 2022.
“Jean-Michel Othoniel”
at the Petit Palais
Since September 28, Jean Michel Othoniel invested the entire Petit Palais as well as his garden. For the occasion, in addition to 70 new works, the artist invents The Narcissus Theorem : a flower-man, who by reflecting himself, reflects the world around him. He thus weaves a web of unreality, illusion and the liberation of the imagination... TENNIS BRACELET blue bricks, Lotus et gold necklaces, Crown of the Night, Wild Knots et Precious Stone Wall shimmering: all his works are embedded in the building, suspended from the trees or even floating on the water. They blend happily with the architecture of the Petit Palais and the gold of its garden like an invitation to dream... Placed under the sign of re-enchantment, the visit is open to the public!
Or : Petit Palais, Avenue Winston Churchill 75008 Paris.
When : From September 28, 2021 to January 2, 2022.
“Botticelli”
at the Jacquemart-André Museum
This exhibition celebrates the creative genius of Sandro Botticelli (1445 – 1510) and the activity of his studio, exhibiting a forty works of the Italian painter, alongside some paintings by his Florentine contemporaries. Become one of the greatest artists of the italian renaissance, Botticelli's career bears witness to the influence and profound changes that transformed the city under the Medici. Relentlessly, he alternated unique creation and mass production… Thus, following a chronological and thematic order, the exhibition will reveal the importance of this workshop practice, typical of the Italian Renaissance. It will present Botticelli in his role as creator, but also asentrepreneur as well as former.
Or : Jacquemart-André Museum, 158 Boulevard Haussmann, 75008 Paris.
When : From September 10, 2021 to January 24, 2022.
“The Mozorov Collection – Icons of modern art”
at the Louis Vuitton Foundation
Presented for the first time outside Russia, The Morozov Collection brings together major works by Cézanne, Gauguin, Van Gogh, Renoir, Monet, Bonnard, Denis, Matisse, Derain and Picasso alongsideiconic artists of the Russian avant-garde such as Vrubel, Malevitch, Repin, Larionov or Serov. In total, more than 200 masterpieces of modern art, both French and Russian, are exhibited.
Or : Fondation Louis Vuitton, 8 Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi, in the Bois de Boulogne, 75116 Paris.
When : From September 22, 2021 to February 22, 2022.
« Paris-Athens, Birth of modern Greece 1675 ‐ 1919 »
At the Louvre
Le Louvre Museum offers a magnificent jump in time through a trip from Paris to Athens, discovering the Modern Greece… A fascinating exhibition that celebrates the bicentenary of theindependence of the Greece… This retrospective brings together a large number of works combining paintings, sculptures, photographs, archeology and other costumes… So many elements reflecting the identity of this country with such a rich culture… Read the full article here.
Or : Louvre Museum, rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris.
When : From September 30, 2021 to February 7, 2022.
“Thierry Mugler: Couturissime”
at the Museum of Decorative Arts
After a resounding success at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the exhibition " Thierry Mugler: Couturissime » arrives in Paris, at the Museum of Decorative Arts. It's extraordinary creativity and the mystical universe from the couturier Thierry Mugler which will be highlighted through this exhibition. We then rediscover her haute couture fashion shows, her recognizable silhouettes, her sublime photos or even her shows... Read the full article here.
Or : Museum of Decorative Arts, 107 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris.
When : From September 30, 2021 to April 24, 2022.
« Vogue Paris 1920-2020 »
at the Palais Galliera
Founded by Condé Nast en 1920, Vogue Paris today represents theone of the oldest fashion magazines still edited. To celebrate its 100th anniversary with great fanfare, the Galliera Palace devotes a fascinating retrospective to him, to be admired from October 2nd. Photographs, illustrations, old magazines, films and other documents... In total, visitors will discover nearly 400 works from the magazine's archives. The perfect exhibition for fashion lover ! Read the full article here.
Or : Palais Galliera, 10, avenue Pierre-Ier-de-Serbie, 75116 Paris.
When : From October 2, 2021 to January 20, 2022.
« Banquet« at the City of Science and Industry
This is an exhibition that will thrill our taste buds! The City of Science and Industry honors the pleasures of the table and gastronomy from around the world with "Banquet". It must be said that this subject is not insignificant, gastronomy representing a real center of interest for French people of all ages, from the youngest to the oldest.
On the programme: cooking shows, pastry workshops, recipe books, tutorials and other games to unravel all the secrets of cooking… During a super fun tour, visitors put their senses to the test. Different workshops invite you to modify the colors, textures or flavors of well-known foods, in order to study how your senses react to these novelties. An immersive exhibition that stimulates all our senses and we know that during a good meal, taste is as important as appearance, smell or texture.
Or : City of Science and Industry, 30 Av. Corentin Cariou, 75019 Paris.
When : From November 16, 2021 to August 7, 2022.
