Archive for the ‘Art & Culture’ Category

Mobi Boom

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

© Collection Roche-Bobois

Add a little color to your life at Paris’ Musée des Arts Décoratifs this week. Only a few days are left for the Mobi Boom, the Design in France between 1945 and 1975 exhibition, so hurry on over. Rediscover designers from the past in a fantastical setting, and get inspiration for your own home improvements.


Musee des Arts Decoratifs - Mobi Boom, L’explosion du Design en France 1945-1975
January 2nd
107 rue de Rivoli
Paris
75001
France
+ 33 1 44 55 57 50
http://www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr/

Les Trois Graces

Friday, November 19th, 2010

© Les trois Graces de Lucas Cranach

Are you a fan of the Louvre? Who doesn’t love the famed Paris museum? Well, now’s your chance to help make it an even better attraction. The Louvre wants to add a Renaissance masterpiece to its collection, but it needs your help. The masterpiece? “The Three Graces” by Lucas Cranach. The price? Four million euros. So, calling all art lovers – participate in the acquisition of an art work for the Louvre Museum!

Go to the web site now and give whatever you can: http://troisgraces.fr/#/accueil



Claude Monet

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

© Herve Lewandowski

If you see only one Paris exhibition this November, make it the Claude Monet – where you’ll be exposed to magical impressionism and essential modern art all rolled up into one. The Grand Palais will feature 200 of his paintings – how fun!


Claude Monet (1840-1926)- Le Grand Palais
21 avenue Franklin Roosvelt
Paris
75008
France
+ 33 1 44 13 17 17
http://www.grandpalais.fr/

Henry Moore

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

© Henry Moore Musee Rodin

The Hotel Biron (of the Rodin Museum) is hosting the works of sculpture artist Henry Moore. Featuring drawings, sketch books, and 150 sculptures – 2 of them monumental and exhibited in the garden, the museum is a must-see. So, get to this special exhibit and absorb yourself in the magical creations of Moore.


Rodin exhibition Henry Moore, L’Atelier Sculptures et dessins
October 15, 2011
February 24, 2011
79 rue de Varenne
Paris
75007
France
+ 33 1 44 18 61 10
http://www.musee-rodin.fr/