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TOP exhibitions not to be missed in September

In this month of September, Paris is adorned with new captivating exhibitions that will delight art lovers! Parisian museums and galleries deploy priceless treasures, from classic works to contemporary creations, to offer everyone an unforgettable immersion in the world of artistic creation. Paris has exceptional exhibitions in store for you that will awaken your senses and nourish your mind throughout the month of September! “ALAÏA / GRÈS, Beyond Fashion” at the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation In the silence of their workshops, Madame Grès and Azzedine Alaïa, like sculptors, pursued an artistic quest devoted to couture. Madame Grès, discreet and determined, sublimated the art of drapery, while Azzedine Alaïa, having studied sculpture at the School of Fine Arts in Tunis, brought her unique vision to the cut. Their shared ambition has never been altered by the fashion world, but rather magnified, establishing them as pillars of fashion history. This unique exhibition brings together, for the first time, the creations …

The (very) Parisian Interview of Richard Orlinski

This week Paris Select makes you discover the Paris of Richard Orlinski. This contemporary French artist, internationally known for his sculptures of wild animals with angular and geometric shapes, did us the honor of answering our questions about Paris. City he knows well having grown up and worked there. Despite his many travels, the artist remains attached to Paris, which he loves madly. It is therefore quite natural that the editorial staff of Paris Select approached the artist to offer him to share with us his best addresses in the capital. A district to recommend to feel the soul of Paris? I believe that the district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés remains the most emblematic of Paris: Its architecture, its restaurants and its art galleries, it is really the soul of this city. A neighborhood where you like to stroll? I must admit that I rarely take the time to wander around, but I particularly like coming to my offices in the 8th arrondissement on my scooter. I notably cross the Champs-Élysées, I never tire of it. Your places to admire Paris at night? One of the best views…

Salon Révélations: Art and Design Professions

Soon, the Salon Révélations, a major event in the world of art and design, will bring together the most talented creators. This international exhibition is a reflection of innovation and creativity. It highlights artists who constantly push the limits of their discipline. Located in a prestigious setting, the Salon Révélations offers visitors the exceptional opportunity to discover unique pieces. Discover unique decorative objects and dazzling works of art, designed by exceptional craftsmen. From June 7 to 11, 2023 at the Grand Palais Éphémère. Visitors will be able to admire original and daring creations, testimony to the excellence of these promising artists. The biennial is thus an unmissable event for all lovers of art and design, who wish to discover the trends and talents of tomorrow. Salon Révélations – Grand Palais Éphémère – 2 Pl. Joffre, 75007 Paris Paris Select fell in love with the 6 designers carefully highlighted by the Galerie Psyché Paris during this Parisian fair. In the heart of …

Must-see exhibitions in March

The beautiful days are fast approaching, and the new exhibitions too! In this month of March, museums delight us with many exceptional exhibitions. Great painters, designers or tributes to great singers, everything is there to enjoy a good cultural moment in the capital. Here are the exhibitions to see at the beginning of March. – The Picasso Celebration, the collection takes on color! The whole world celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the death of Pablo Picasso on April 8, 2023, honoring his work, but also his artistic heritage with a series of exceptional exhibitions all over the world. In Paris, the Picasso-Paris Museum pays tribute to the Cubist master from March 7, 2023 by inviting British designer Sir Paul Smith to take the reins of the hanging. The exhibition entitled “Picasso Celebration, the collection takes on colors! will allow the general public to rediscover the museum's collection from a more contemporary perspective. National Picasso-Paris Museum – 5 Rue de Thorigny, 75003 Paris Manet and Degas …

Chagall at the Atelier des Lumières

“Chagall, Paris – New York” at the Atelier des Lumières

The Atelier des Lumières is hosting the new immersive exhibition “Chagall, Paris – New York”. It highlights the prolific and unclassifiable creations of the artist Marc Chagall. This exhibition presents all of his work. In particular, enjoy works never exhibited before, testifying to the artistic and cultural advances of his century. You will have the opportunity to discover a selection of emblematic paintings by Chagall, some of his most famous series such as "Les Amoureux", "Les Fables", "Le Cirque"... Classical and contemporary music accompanies the projections to create a immersive and harmonious atmosphere. Paris and New York, two emblematic cities of modern art, were key stages in Chagall's career. Paris played a very important role in the life of Marc Chagall. In 1910, he moved there to study at the École des Beaux-Arts. Chagall was heavily influenced by the avant-garde artistic movements of the time, such as Fauvism and Cubism. Paris is also the place where Chagall met some of his greatest artist friends. Among them are…

The (very) Parisian interview of Jean-Christophe Argillet

Jean-Christophe Argillet is a specialist in Pre-Columbian Art and director of the Galerie Furstenberg. It is in Saint-Germain-des-Près (very close to the charming Place Furstenberg) that the Gallery offers enthusiasts and aesthetes alike the opportunity to discover certain works created by the peoples of the central and southern continent of America, before the discovery of the continent by Christopher Columbus in 1492. This culture enthusiast, great art lover, reveals to Paris Select his favorite addresses in Paris… – A museum that you particularly like? The Louvre, its immensity and its mystery as soon as it opens at 9 a.m. to see 3 or 4 masterpieces there for at most an hour, go to work and come back often. Louvre Museum, Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris – A monument you admire? The Obelisk of Concorde, so eminently Parisian when it comes to us from Luxor! Pl. de la Concorde, 75008 Paris – A garden to relax? Mine, but I'll never tell you where it is, it's my secret garden. – The places in Paris where you …

Exhibitions to see right now in Paris

"Frida, beyond appearances" at the Palais Galliera The most anticipated exhibition of the season continues until March 5, 2023 at the Palais Galliera. "Frida, beyond appearances" celebrates the life of Frida Kahlo, the most famous Mexican artist. For the first time in France, you can admire 200 objects borrowed from Casa Azul, the house where Frida was born and raised. This exhibition will feature clothing, correspondence, accessories and other cosmetics, as well as ethnic dresses, pre-Hispanic gold and silver jewelry. Discover Frida Kahlo like you've never seen her before! This colorful exhibition reflects the personality of the Mexican artist. Where: Palais Galliera, 10 Avenue Pierre 1er de Serbia, 75116 Paris. When: From September 15, 2022 to March 5, 2023. Book now! – “Monet – Mitchell” at the Louis Vuitton Foundation The Louis Vuitton Foundation presents an exhibition that brings together the works of Claude Monet and Joan Mitchell. This immersive journey into the work of…