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Must-see exhibitions in November

In November, the cultural return continues! Here are the must-see exhibitions this fall to treat yourself to a little culture shot. - "Finally the cinema!" Arts, images and spectacles in France (1833-1907) ”at the Musée d'Orsay The Lumière brothers gave birth to the cinema in 1895. Two centuries later, the Musée d'Orsay returns to the genesis of this invention which changed the world forever… So, finally the cinema! Arts, Images and Performances in France (1833-1907) is a celebration of cinema as a cultural phenomenon in the context of older art forms and the modes of cultural representation and imagination from which cinema emerged. The exhibition brings together nearly 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. Where: Musée d'Orsay, 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris. When: From September 28, 2021 to January 16, 2022. BOOK MY VISIT - “Destination Cosmos, the ultimate challenge” at the Atelier des Lumières Since October 22, the Atelier des Lumières has been offering a ...

The 5 most anticipated exhibitions of the fall

September is the end of the holidays, the way to the office for some, the return to school for others… But not only! This season, the cultural re-entry will also be rich in exhibitions of all kinds. Here are the must-see ones this fall to treat yourself to a little culture shot. - "Paris-Athens, Birth of modern Greece 1675 - 1919" at the Louvre Museum The Louvre Museum offers a magnificent leap in time through a journey from Paris to Athens, to discover modern Greece ... A fascinating exhibition which celebrates the bicentenary of the independence of Greece… This retrospective brings together a large number of works combining at the same time paintings, sculptures, photographs, archeology and other costumes… So many elements reflecting the identity of this country with the culture so rich… Read the full article here. Where: Louvre Museum, rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris. When: From September 30, 2021 to February 7, 2022. BOOK MY VISIT - 'Henri Cartier-Bresson - Revoir Paris' at the Musée Carnavalet Entre ses murs, the oldest museum in ...

The 15 exhibitions to discover in Paris this summer

Since May 19, museums and other cultural venues have reopened their doors, to the delight of Parisians who are fond of culture! A brief overview of the exhibitions that will make the summer for those who stay in Paris. - 'Napoleon' at the Grande Halle de la Villette As complex as he was valiant, Napoleon Bonaparte represents one of the greatest figures in the history of France. On the occasion of the bicentenary of his death, La Villette, La Rmn - Grand Palais and RERE / Adonis have joined forces to offer a spectacular exhibition, portraying this fascinating man to whom we owe the France of today. From its ascent to the decline of the imperial adventure, the exhibition retraces in nine sections key moments in French history to the intimate life of the emperor, between heroism and tragedy, victory and defeat, modern advances and regressive measures… On the program: more than 150 original pieces, brought together here for the first time. You will be able to admire masterpieces designed under the Empire, exceptional objects that belonged to Napoleon and…

The 10 exhibitions to see if you stay in Paris this summer

Now that the confinement - and the virtual exhibitions going with it - seem far behind us, the museums are reopening little by little, strictly respecting the health measures decided by the government ... To the delight of Parisians, who take the opportunity to take a culture shot, IN REAL LIFE! Small summary of the best exhibitions of the moment, to see if you stay in Paris in August. - 'Harper's Bazaar, first fashion magazine' at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs On the occasion of the reopening of its “fashion galleries”, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs is offering a retrospective in the history of the very first American fashion magazine : Harper's Bazaar. Since its creation in 1867, this legendary title has positioned itself as a leader in the field. Led by (among others) Mary Louise Booth, Carmel Snow, Nancy White and Diana Vreeland and a true witness of the evolution of the style over the centuries, it is revealed today in the corridors of the famous museum. Interrupted by the coronavirus crisis, the exhibition resumes from ...

"Double je", the exhibition of a crime scene at the Palais de Tokyo

Until May 16, 2016, discover “Double je”, an original exhibition inspired by a short story by Franck Thilliez, one of the masters of contemporary crime fiction. Inspired by the short story Double je, en quest de corps, published by Fleuve Editions, the exhibition "Double je, Artisans of art and artists" offers until May 16, 2016 to delve into the macabre universe of the author Frank Thilliez. The pitch: an art craftsman, Ganel Todanais, surrenders to the police after killing his rival, the famous Natan de Galois, some of whose works appear to be inspired by his own. If the murderer is in possession of the murder weapon – a dagger in damask steel whose handle reproduces the vertebrae of a snake – the patrol dispatched to the crime scene does not find the body. The “Double je” exhibition is based on the fact that artists and criminals have the same obsessive fascination with detail. Through the objects presented in the workshops and the places of life of the two craftsmen, but also in the decor of the stage...

Barbie is exhibited at the Museum of Decorative Arts

From March 10 to September 18, 2016, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs offers an exhibition entirely devoted to the most fashionable and blondest of dolls: Barbie. On the occasion of an exhibition organized by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs from March 10 to September 18, 2016, lovers of the famous toy invented by Mattel and the most cutting-edge fashion fans have an appointment with the very iconic Barbie. . On 1500 meters, they will be able to admire 700 doll models, including magnificent old models and others dressed by the greatest fashion designers: Thierry Mugler, Christian Lacroix, Jean Paul Gaultier, Agnès B, Cacharel or Christian Louboutin. The exhibition also allows you to rediscover the history of Barbie and its evolution since its creation in 1959. Visitors will thus be able to discover the extent of her talents - nurse, air hostess, but also star dancer, police officer or still an astronaut – while still displaying his passion for fashion! The dolls are also complemented by other creations: works by contemporary artists such as …

The decorative arts of Siberia come to the Musée du Quai Branly

Until January 17, 2016, the musée du quai Branly offers the astonishing exhibition “Aesthetics of love, Far Eastern Siberia”. The first major exhibition to highlight the aesthetic dimension of the decorative art of the peoples of the Amur River basin, Sakhalin and the island of Hokkaido, "Aesthetics of love, Far Eastern Siberia" can be seen at the Musée du quai Branly until January 17, 2016. Collected in these remote regions at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, these exceptional pieces testify to the interaction between the world of men, wild nature and the world of spirits. Enough to fascinate visitors intrigued by Asian culture... More than 100 works are to be admired: protective coats in fish skins, bags and accessories in bark, skins of scales, furs, ritual works... So many mysterious objects that testify of the life and culture of these peoples of hunters-fishermen still unknown to us. ♡ The Paris Select favourite: the finesse and complexity of the very rare fish skin coats, …