The tribute exhibition to Alber Elbaz at the Palais Galliera, The Little Prince at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Gallen-Kallela at the Jacquemart-André Museum… Here are the must-see exhibitions in March, to give yourself a little shot of culture .
« Love Brings Love » at the Palais Galliera
With Love Brings Love, the Palais Galliera invites you to dive into the world of the tribute fashion show dedicated to Albert Elbaz. This was held on October 5, 2021, following his disappearance last April. The visitor then discovers the silhouettes created by 46 designers for this event and inspired by the artistic universe of the fashion designer. Long or short ruffled dresses, printed dresses… The exhibition recreates the show in its entirety, with effects, light and music… Everything is there, as if you were there!
Or : Palais Galliera, 10 Av. Pierre 1er of Serbia, 75116 Paris.
When : From March 5 to July 10, 2022.
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« Gallen-Kallela » at the Jacquemart-André Museum
Notice to lovers of Scandinavian paintings. the Jacquemart-André museum devotes an exhibition to the Finnish artist Axel Gallen-Kallela, from March 11 to July 25, 2022. The opportunity to immerse yourself in the naturalist and poetic universe of the painter. This time again, the man who made himself known during a major retrospective at Orsay Museum in 2012 comes to explore "a dominant aspect of his work and crossing the whole of his career". It is the theme of Finnish nature and landscape that is addressed here. We therefore discover nearly 70 works from public and private collections.
These highlight clouds reflecting on the water, fluffy snow and other lakes of his country of origin… Nature is indeed predominant in his work. The idea behind this exhibition was “to study in greater depth the question of the artist's relationship to nature, which evolves over the course of his career”. In short, an unmissable event for all lovers of nature and Scandinavian landscapes...
Or : Jacquemart-André Museum, 158 Boulevard Haussmann, 75008 Paris.
When : from March 11 to July 25, 2022.
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« Le Petit Prince » at the Museum of Decorative Arts
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs is presenting, for the very first time in France, a major exhibition devoted to Petit Prince. A unique opportunity to revisit this timeless masterpiece of literature... In total, more than 600 pieces celebrate the many facets of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: writer, poet, aviator, explorer, journalist, inventor, philosopher , driven all his life by a humanist ideal, the real driving force behind his work.
We then discover magnificent watercolours, sketches and other drawings but also photographs, poems, newspaper clippings and extracts from correspondence... As a reminder, Le Petit Prince was the last work published during Saint-Exupéry's lifetime. If it was written and published in the United States in 1943, it appeared in France 3 years later and has since then been a success that crosses borders and eras, carrying a universal message.
Or : Museum of Decorative Arts, 107 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris.
When : From February 17, 2022 to June 26, 2022.
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« Cezanne« at the Atelier des Lumières
From Friday 18 February, a new immersive exhibition moved to theAtelier des Lumieres. Baptized " Cézanne, lights of Provence » the exhibition presents the most significant masterpieces of Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) such as Still lifes with apples, The card players (-1890 95) and The big bathers (circa 1906). This new creation pays homage to the father of modern art, following the common thread of nature towards Provence and Sainte-Victoire.
In the second part, we discover the short exhibition " Vassily Kandinsky, the odyssey of the abstract », made from the works of the prolific and visionary artist, is a real invitation to travel in the inner cosmos of Kandinsky. Painter, poet, art theoretician and founder of abstract art, he revolutionized the history of art with his numerous compositions, now exhibited throughout the world.
Or : Atelier des Lumières, 38 rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Paris
When : From February 18, 2022 to January 2, 2023
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"The World of Steve McCurry" at the Maillol Museum
Immerse yourself in " Le Monde de Steve McCurry " at Maillol Museum ! On the program: nearly 150 photos from the photographer's travels, immortalizing his 40-year career... Afghanistan, India, Asia, Cuba, Italy... One thing is certain, you will travel around the world. A retrospective not to be missed, especially for photography enthusiasts!
Or : Maillol Museum, 59-61 rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris.
When : From December 9, 2021 to May 29, 2022.
“Yves Saint Laurent in museums” in 6 Parisian museums
For 60 du Yves Saint Laurent's first fashion show, 6 Parisian museums come together around a joint exhibition, highlighting what fashion prodigy. Thus, the Louvre, the Center Pompidou, the Picasso Museum, the Orsay Museum, the Museum of Modern Art in Paris, and of course the Yves Saint Laurent Paris Museum will highlight " Yves Saint Laurent in museums from next January 29.
On the program: mythical creations by the French couturier and works inspired by his work will mingle in this cultural-anniversary gathering. However, each museum will present a different programme, on a particular theme from the designer's universe. At the Louvre Museum, it's gold – a color very much loved by the designer – who will be in the spotlight in a special scenography. The Center Pompidou will focus on the modernity of his work while the Picasso Museum will explore the influences of the Spanish painter on the work of YSL. The Musée d'Orsay, for its part, will highlight the influences of Marcel Proust. At the Museum of Modern Art in Paris, we will discover the designer's love for color schemes. Finally, the Yves Saint Laurent Museum will exhibit various creations and other archives of the fashion house. To discover absolutely!
Or : At the Louvre Museum, Center Pompidou, Picasso Museum, Orsay Museum, Museum of Modern Art in Paris and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Paris.
When : From January 29 to May 15, 2022.
« 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.
« 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.
“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.
« 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.
« The Treasures of the Al Thani Collection "On the Navy Hotel
Since November 18, an 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.
