1er art : Architecture
Archéologues à Angkor (Archaeologists at Angkor)
From 10 September 2010 to 2 January 2011 – Musée Cernuschi
Metro : Villiers
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What is it about? : As part of Photo Month, the Musée Cernuschi looks back at the finest remains of the temples of Angkor. In particular the site of Banteay Srei (the temple of women), the Baphuon and the Neak Pean. Documents of French archaeologists and documentary shown for free in the morning..
Why go? : The richness of the Temples of Angkor is infinite as not all of the sites have yet been fully discovered.
2nd art: Sculpture
Arman
22 September to 10 January 2011 – Centre George Pompidou
Metro : Châtelet les Halles
What is about? : Arman was one of the founding members of New Realism, an artistic movement created in the 60s that consisted in taking everyday objects and making them into powerful symbols of the consumer society. The artist therefore drew attention to the object as an art work drawing a keen portrait of his time but also redefining the great issues of visual art.
Why go? : It is amusing to see how everyday objects can become works of art. Interesting also to discover how through complex artistic procedures applied to an object (accumulation, combustion, cuts …) the artist is able to give a whole new language to his inventions. The scenography of the exhibition highlights these aesthetic challenges.
Gabriel Orozco
From 15 September 2010 to 3 January 2011 – Centre George Pompidou
Metro : Châtelet les Halles ou Rambuteau
What is about? : Gabriel Orozco likes the correlation between the human body and the elements of the urban landscape. The 80 works presented at the Centre Pompidou (sculpture, paintings, drawings and photography) reflect the continuous evolution of his work. The staging of the exhibition, co-produced by Gabriel Orozco himself, follows the artist’s process of creation in his studio.
Why go? : Because it is the largest exhibition devote to him in Paris and because Gabriel Orozco is widely-recognized as one of the greatest contemporary artists of his generation.
Takashi Murakami at the Château de Versailles
From 14 September to 12 December 2010 – Château de Versailles
Metro : RER Versailles Chantiers
What is about? : After the success of Jeff Koons at Versailles and that of Xavier Veilhan, it is the turn of Japanese artist Takashi Murakami to exhibit his works at the Château de Versailles. Inspired by the imagery of mangas, the world of Murakami draws on the traditional arts of his country and the kitsch pop colours of Japanese comic strip. A curiosity to discover.
Why go? : To observe this at first disconcerting contrast between the works of Murakami and the world of the Court then to appreciate the dialogue that takes place between these two very different worlds.
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3rd Art : Painting
Claude Monet
From 22 September 2010 to 24 January 2011 – Grand Palais
Metro : Champs-Elysées Clémenceau
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What is it about? The most important exhibition devoted to Claude Monet for 30 years. With more intensive research carried out about the artist, new analyses of his work can now inform the work of this genius of immpressionism. A look back over his career, from its beginning to his latest works.
Why go? : To discover the hidden aspects of his work, his initial technique and the themes of this great painter through this retrospective of two hundred works; from the most famous to the least-known.
France 1500
From 6 October 2010 to 10 January 2011 – Grand Palais
Metro : Champs-Elusées Clémenceau
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What is it about? France prospered during the reign of Charles VIII and Louis XII with an upturn in the economy, economic growth and territorial ambitions. But it was also an era of artistic renaissance that encompassed tradition and modernity. 200 works illustrate this rich yet little-known period.
Why go? : It a period that is not widely-known in terms of art history even though artistic creation was particularly brilliant.
Rubens, Poussin et les peintres du XVIIe siècle
24 September to 24 January 2011 – Musée Jacquemart André
Metro : Miromesnil ou Saint Philippe de Roule
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What is it about? : An exhibition that encompasses two major artistic movements of the 17th century: Flemish painting of which Rubens is the precursor, and the French classical school led by Poussin. A preliminary presentation of these currents will be followed by a direct confrontation between them in order to appreciate the strong influence of the Flemish baroque school on French artists. The second part seeks to show the inversion of this influence: Flemish painting during the second half of the 17th century borrowed pictorial models developed in France.
Why go? : The exhibition throws new light on the 17th century and shows the intensity of cultural exchanges between Flemish painting and French painting. Very fine works are on show.
4th art: Music
Festival Les Inrocks Black XS
3 to 9 November – At several venues in Paris
What is it about? : Always at the cutting edge of rock music, the weekly magazine Les Inrockuptibles is once again organizing their festival. Featuring independent artists: The Coral, vintage group The Drums, Quebec-born La Patère Rose … Two electro evenings are also organized under the labels Kistuné and Bella Union.
Why go? : Because the magazine’s high standards ensure the quality of the selected artists.
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Wax Tailor & The Mayfly Symphony Orchestra
8 November – Grand Rex
Metro : Bonne Nouvelle - Grands Boulevards
What is it about? : The DJ Wax Taylor is accompanied by 29 classical musicians of the Opéra de Rouen. An encounter between the world of classical music and the trip-hop sound of the artist.
Why go? : A big musical project that will take on all of its resonance « live ».
5th art: Literature and Poetry
Salon du Livre 2011
From Friday 18 to Monday, March 21, 2011 - Paris Porte de Versailles
Metro : Porte de Versailles
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The 31st edition of the Salon du Livre honours five Nordic countries: Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland.
With stands, special event areas, and conferences, it is an impressive occasion to meet authors, and discover all of this year’s must-read works.
6th art: The performing arts
Cirque Phénix: the finest circus acts in the world
From 20 November – Cirque Phénix – Paris 12
Metro : Porte Dorée
What is it about? : The Phénix circus has been dazzling the Parisian public for ten years with its performers from many different countries! On the occasion of this anniversary, this new edition brings together the world’s best circus acts: from French “hand to hand” to Russian trapeze artists and Ethiopian contortionists … thrills and excitement all round.
Why go? : Quite simply to see the world’s finest circus acts, a reflection of the special expertise of different circus schools and countries..
Mamma Mia !
From 28 October – Théâtre Mogador
Metro : Trinité - Chaussée d'Antin
What is it about? : Acclaimed by 42 million spectators in 40 countries, the musical Mamma Mia finally comes to Paris. The show is based on the songs of the group Abba to build an intrigue of love, fun and friendship.
Why go? : To sing with the actors during the songs and see the words from Abba’s hit songs in the dialogue of the story. Success guaranteed!
Le Lac des Cygnes
From 29th november to 5th January 2011
Metro : Bastille
What is about : A ballet classic that never loses its sumptuousness and its psychological impact, Swan Lake was Tchaikovsky’s first ballet. The character of these dancer-swans led to the idea of the archetypal ballerina par excellence, outstanding in grace and talent. This version by Rudolf Nureyev possesses greater depth in the characters represented.
** 7th art: Cinema**
Festival Jules Verne
From 15 to 18 April 2011 - Grand Rex
Metro : Porte de Versailles
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The 31st edition of the Salon du Livre honours five Nordic countries: Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland.
With stands, special event areas, and conferences, it is an impressive occasion to meet authors, and discover all of this year’s must-read works.
Brune / Blonde (Brunette/blond)
From 6 October 2010 to 16 January 2011 – Cinémathèque Française
Metro : Bercy
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What is it about? : Cinema and the portrayal of the hair of actresses. The myth of the blond and the brunette, the history of the hair of actresses, the importance of hair in a screenplay and the interactions with the other arts in the portrayal of hair in cinema. A full programme!
Why go? : Because the exhibition makes pertinent links between the portrayal of the hair of actresses and the analysis of films. A very fine portrait of women.
8th art: the media arts
Reporters sans Frontières : 100 photos de Pierre & Alexandra Boulat (Reporters without boundaries : 100 photos by Pierre & Alexandra Boulat)
From 9 September 2010 to 27 February – Petit Palais
Metro : Champs-Elysées Clémenceau
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What is it about? : A quarter of a century marked by historic upheavals, difficult moments in life and political conflict covered by the exhibition of the anniversary album, published by Reporters sans Frontières devoted to Pierre and Alexandra Boulat: two important names in French photo coverage.
Why go? : Because more than a third of the world’s population still lives in a country where there is no freedom of the press.
André Kertész
From 28 September 2010 to 6 February 2011 – Musée du Jeu de Paume
Metro : Tuileries
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What is it about? : A career that has lasted 70 years blotted with chaotic experiences and incomprehension on the part of the public. Today, André Kertész is an internationally-recognized photographer. He is the best person to explain his work: « I produce what I feel at a given moment. Not what I see, but what I feel”.
Why go? : Because there is fairness in everything and it is time to recognize that Kertésaz has made a large contribution to the photographic language of the 20th century.
9th art: comic strip
Moebius
From 12 October 2010 to 13 March 2011 – Fondation Cartier
Metro : Denfert Rochereau
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What is about? : Jean Giraud, better known under the pseudonyms of Gir and Moebius has become an incomparable icon of the comic strip. This exhibition returns to this theme very popular with the author, who in his works enjoys exploring the boundaries of the unconscious mind and the imaginary world.
Why go? : For fans of comic strips, this exhibition is a must. The Fondation Cartier brings together original books, boards, paintings and unique drawings in a spectacular scenography.
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