Barely have the holidays ended when the desire to leave again is felt. Fortunately, in this month of March, cultural exhibitions offer us a great escape around the world, without even leaving Paris.
Discover the Egypt of the Pharaohs, from Khufu to Ramesses II, at the Atelier des Lumières
Dive into ancient Egypt and explore the treasures of a legendary civilization that has shaped history for 3 millennia. The exhibition begins with the poetic evocation of grains of sand, lifted by the desert wind. It thus reveals the remains of ancient Egypt. You will be transported back in time, reliving the emotions of French scientists during the Egyptian Campaign from 1798 to 1801, immortalized by the painter's drawings David Roberts.
Finally, your journey will continue along the majestic Nile. The sacred river that has nourished this civilization for millennia. So, until January 5, 2025, discover the daily life of ancient Egypt through treasures of bas-reliefs, paintings as well as ancient papyri !
Atelier des Lumières – 38 Rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Paris
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Travel to the Peruvian Amazon with “Shamanic Visions, Arts of Ayahuasca” at the Musée du Quai Branly
Le Quai Branly Museum invites you to explore the captivating world of “Shamanic visions”. A unique exhibition not to be missed from November 14, 2023 to May 26, 2024. This exhibition highlights the shamanic art of the indigenous peoples of the Amazon. A practice closely linked to spirituality, giving rise to works that are both astonishing and fascinating. The exhibition reveals the richness of this shamanic art through works that explore the explosion of colors and geometric patterns.
These creations are deployed on a multitude of media such as clothing, objects, pottery and jewelry, thus revealing the diversity and creativity of this artistic expression. You will also discover several works of contemporary artists Shipibo-Konibo, thus offering a contemporary look at this age-old tradition.
Quai Branly Museum – Jacques Chirac – 37 Quai Jacques Chirac, 75007 Paris
Discover the Algerian Passions with Étienne Dinet at the Institut du Monde Arabe
Dive into the universe by Étienne Dinet (1861-1929). An exceptional artist who knew how to transcend the limits of orientalism to capture the very essence of Algeria. Algerian by adoption, Dinet is one of the rare painters to escape criticisms of exoticism and judgments of the colonial gaze. Until June 9, 2024, the Institut du Monde Arabe invites you to (re)discover the unique work of this artist, who has become a visual icon of post-independence Algeria.
Thus, the IMA invites you to dive into the vibrant paintings of Étienne Dinet, where the deep passion he harbored for this country is revealed. Whose land, faith and cause he embraced. Don't miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the captivating world of a visionary artist!
Institut du Monde Arabe – 1 Rue des Fosses Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris
Explore Korea and its Contemporary Prints at the Cernuschi Museum
Discover the captivating world of Korean art at the Cernuschi Museum! Here is an exceptional collection of nearly forty engravings, testifying to the talent and diversity of korean artists across generations. March 19 9 in June 2024, a carefully chosen selection of these works, enriched by other prints from the museum's collections, will be presented in the room dedicated to graphic arts.
So, explore an artistic field in full transformation. Where engraving has become a field of expression in its own right, with its own techniques, standards and vocabularies. Also discover how Korean visual artists have reinvented this ancestral art to create unique and fascinating works.
Cernuschi Museum – 7 Av. Velasquez, 75008 Paris
Conduct an investigation in Madagascar to save the Joba Mena at the Palais de la Porte Dorée
Set off to discover a quest as fascinating as it is vital in the immersive exhibition of the Tropical Aquarium. In search of Joba Mena, a freshwater fish of Madagascar critically endangered. Until September 1, 2024, immerse yourself in a captivating adventure, perfect for the whole family! Inspired by a true story, the exhibition takes you from the streets of London to the rivers of Madagascar.
Discover an extraordinary human adventure, where scientists, aquarists and residents from the Big Red Island join forces to save a critically endangered species. During this three week shipping, researchers traveled miles of roads and surveyed seven rivers in search of a female Joba Mena fish. Their objective: to build a backup population to save this endangered species.
Tropical Aquarium – 293 Av. Daumesnil, 75012 Paris
