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2011-2012 Exhibitions
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Current Exhibitions
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Through Nov 7
Musée Chagall à Nice, Musée Leger à Biot, Musée Picasso à Vallauris
Cote d'Azur (Riviera)
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"Contemporary Art and the Cote d'Azur"
In collaboration with these three museums, this exhibition will showcase artists who have experimented with their works of art from 1951 to 2011. The aim is also to display works that have been significant to the artist's region. www.musee-chagall.fr (French language only)
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Through Nov 11
Musée du Quai Branly
Paris
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Photoquai 2011
This 3rd annual exhibition of nearly 400 contemporary photos from around the world will be displayed on the quays of the Seine opposite the museum 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This year, the exhibit will extend to the museum's garden during opening hours. www.quaibranly.fr
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Through Nov 13
Fondation Maeght
Saint-Paul-de-Vence (Riviera)
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Eduardo Chillida (1924-2002)
This retrospective will showcase the Spanish artist's monumental sculptures and unique collages made of extraordinary materials. The exhibit, inspired by Chillida's close relationship to Aimé Maeght, will display nearly 140 works. www.fondation-maeght.com
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Through Nov 13
Musée du Petit-Palais
Paris
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Cranach and Durer Engravers: Rivalry & Emulation
Following the theme of 2011 being the year of Cranach in France, the Petit Palais will showcase about 20 engravings from the German Renaissance. www.petitpalais.paris.fr (French language only)
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Through Nov 14
Musée Calvet
Avignon (PACA)
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"Fastuese Egypte"
In honor of their bicentennial anniversary, the Calvet Museum will pay homage to the figure on which the museum was founded, Esprit Calvet, who's extensive collections of ancient Egyptian art and artifacts will be highlighted, in addition to other works tracing the history of Egypt. www.musee-calvet.org (French language only)
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Through Dec 11
Chateau de Versailles
Versailles (Il-de-France)
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"National Furniture"
The Chateau of Versailles is presenting a selection of furniture from the collections of the Mobilier National from the time of Louis XIV to today, showcasing both traditional and contemporary pieces. chateauversailles.fr (French language only)
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Through Dec 18
Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
Rouen (Normandy)
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Francesco Mazzola
The museum welcomes about 50 drawings mostly by Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola (also known as "Le Parmesan") from the 16th century. www.rouen-musees.com (French only)
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Through Dec 31
Centre National du Costume de Scene
Moulins (Auvergne) |
"The Art of the Costume at the Comédie-Française"
In celebration of its 5th anniversary, The National Center of Costumes for the Stage and Screen will showcase costumes from the Comedie-Francaise in Paris, retracing the history of theatrical costumes and haute-couture fashion ateliers, while also marking the great actors, comedians, costumers and directors from the celebrated theatre. www.cncs.fr (French only)
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Through January 1
Musée des Arts et Métiers
Paris
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"Métro"
A unique exhibit showcasing the history of the Paris transit system, including behind-the-scenes views of the subway system, displays of antique vehicles, and a history of how the tunnel tracks were built under the Seine. www.metroticketexpo.net
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Through January 9
Musée Jacquemart-André
Paris
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"Fra Angelico"
The first museum in France to showcase Fra Angelico, the museum will exhibit nearly 25 major works by the Italian artist from the 15th century. www.musee-jacquemart-andre.com
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Through January 9
Chateau de Compiègne
Compiegne (Picardy)
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"Destins Souverains Napoleon 1"
Bringing together 150 works under Napoleon 1, this exhibition takes its works from Royal Swedish collections. www.rmn.fr (French language only) |
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Through January 9
Centre Pompidou
Paris
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"Edoard Munch: The Modern View"
Through an exhibition of 70 major works from the celebrated Norwegian artist (1836-1944), the museum offers a new perspective of his work, allowing viewers to understand the influences that photography, cinema and theatre had on his paintings. There will be a section dedicated to auto-portraits, in addition to a selection of his unseen works. www.centrepompidou.fr
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Through Jan 9
Musée de l'Orangerie
Paris
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Spain Between Two Centuries: From Zuloaga to Picasso
Major Spanish artists from the 19th to 20th century by Dali, Picasso, Miro and more will be exhibited, illustrating the great diversity and evolution of Spanish art during this period. www.musee-orangerie.fr (French language only)
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Through January 15
Musée d'Orsay
Paris
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Beauty, Morals and Voluptuousness in the England of Oscar Wilde
Illustrating the British "Aesthetic Movement" in the second half of the 19th-century, this exhibition showcases the works of painters, poets, designers and more who expressed their art through mediums such as literature, costume, photography, and decorative arts. Featured will be the works of Oscar Wilde, William Morris, James McNeill Whistler and more. www.musee-orsay.fr
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Through January 16
Grand Palais
Paris
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"Les Stein: The Invention of Modern Art - Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso"
The National Galleries will display a grand collection of 120 masterpieces of modern art from the American family the Steins, who lived in Paris in the early 1900s. www.rmn.fr
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Through January 16
Musée Sainte-Croix
Potiers (Poitou-Charentes)
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L'Age Roman: the Time of the Count-Dukes of Aquitaine
With this exhibit, the museum is showcasing beautiful medieval works from the X to XII century, including manuscripts, fragments of mural paintings, sculptures and more. www.musees-poitiers.org (French only)
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Through January 16
Musée du Louvre
Paris
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"Alexander the Great's Kingdom: the Ancient Macedonian"
The exhibit will showcase 500 works reflecting different aspects of ancient Macedonian civilization, ranging from Artistic Production to Education to Religion. Through these works, Macedonian history can be traced chronologically. www.louvre.fr
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Through January 23
Grand Palais
Paris
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"Toys and Men"
This exhibition will present toys from Antiquity to the present, including those from the days of kings to modern technological games. The space will incorporate interactive areas for children to play with some of the toys as well. www.grandpalais.fr
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Through January 29
MuMa Le Havre
Le Havre (Normandy)
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50th Anniversary of the MuMa Le Havre - The Andre Malraux Museum of Modern Art
For this 50th anniversary of the museum, special events and spectacles will take place, including fireworks displays. Various exceptional exhibits, conferences and more will take place to celebrate the event. lehavre.fr
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Through January 29
La Cinémathèque Francaise
Paris
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"Metropolis"
This exhibition showcases Fritz Lang's classic silent film through a unique collection of over 800 photographs from the filming, drawings from the film's designers, a reconstructed robot model and more. www.cinematheque.fr (French language only)
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Through January 31
Granet Museum
Aix-en-Provence (PACA)
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"Belles Infidèles"
Art from the Renaissance period and the Fontainebleau will be shown, thanks to loans from leading European museums. www.museegranet-aixenprovence.fr
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Through February 5
Musee d'art et d'histoire du Judaisme
Paris
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"Walter Benjamin Archives"
Born in Berlin to a Jewish family in 1892, Walter Benjamin was one of the most important philosophers and critics of the 20th century. This exhibition will bring together materials, manuscripts, postcards, photographs and more illustrating the power and influence of Benjamin. www.mahj.org (French language only)
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Through February 5
Jeu de Paume
Paris
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"Diane Arbus"
A retrospective dedicated to the American photographer Diane Arbus, including 200 photos created between 1950 and 1971, most of which were taken in New York. www.jeudepaume.org
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Through February 6
Musée de la Renaissance, Chateau d'Ecouen
Ecouen (Ile-de-France)
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"Majolique - Italian Earthenware in the Time of Humanists"
Showcasing around 100 ceramic works from the Italian Renaissance. www.rmn.fr (French language only) |
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Through February 19
Musée Départemental Matisse
Le Cateau-Cambrésis (Calais)
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Henri Matisse: The Brush Drawings
This exhibit brings together for the first time the brush-drawn works by Matisse, starting with his very first drawings in 1900. A section of the exhibit will be dedicated to his calligraphy drawings and their relationship to the works of Chinese artists. museematisse.cg59.fr (French language only)
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Through February 19
Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine
Paris
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"Les Hotels Particuliers Parisiens"
This unique exhibition explores the history of Parisian Townhouses since their start in the Middle Ages through reconstructions of the houses (including gardens and courtyards), as well as model houses and interactive screens to explore the architecture. www.citechaillot.fr
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Through February 26
Musée du Luxembourg
Paris
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"Cézanne and Paris"
This exhibition brings together 80 works by the famous artists from all over the world. www.museeduluxembourg.fr
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Through March 5
Centre Pompidou Metz
Metz (Lorraine)
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Wander, Labyrinthine Variations
The second major exhibition at the Centre Pompidou Metz, this multidisciplinary show uncovers the theme of labyrinth to address questions of loss and drifting illustrated by contemporary artists. Extending over 2,000 square meters in two of the museum's gallery spaces, the exhibit will be divided into 8 sections, including The labyrinth in architecture, Memory: the mental maze. www.centrepompidou-metz.fr
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Through March 11
Pinacothèque de Paris
Paris
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"Expressionismus & Expressionismi"
Showcasing German Expressionism paintings, the exhibition focuses on the two founding groups, Blaue Reiter and Brücke. The former constituted of artists and philosophers from Munich, starting in 1911, who approached their work through theory and harmony - artists included Kandinsky and Franz Marc. On the other hand, Brücke was a group of artists who started in 1908 in Berlin that based their works on individual perceptions and emotions. The exhibit will showcase the diversity of the origins of the movement through comparing the two founding groups with 50 different works. www.pinacotheque.com
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Through April 15
Musee Bonnard
Le Cannet (Riviera)
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"Bonnard, a Life Dedicated to Art"
The first museum solely dedicated to the works of Bonnard opened in June 25, 2011. This new exhibition will showcase works from the permanent collection, exhibiting works starting from his youth up until his years in Le Cannet in 1947. www.museebonnard.fr (French only)
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Future Exhibitions
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November
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Nov 2 - February 25
Hotel de Ville de Paris
Paris
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"The Chic Parisian"
Showcasing Parisian fashion from the 17th century until today through clothing, accessories, photos, and more. Fashions from Sarah Bernhardt to Coco Chanel will be represented. www.paris.fr
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Nov 4 - February 6
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lille
Lille (Calais)
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"Louis-Léopold Boilly: Retrospective"
On the 250th anniversary of his death, the museum hosts a grand retrospective on this unique 19th-century artist, including nearly 200 paintings, lithographs, drawings, and pieces of furniture. www.pba-lille.fr
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Nov 10 - January 10
Grand Palais
Paris
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"Game Story: A History of the Video Game"
Marking the reopening of the Southwest gallery, this new space will welcome a history of video games, from their start in the 70s until today through exploring a technological evolution, a history of cultural development and more. www.rmn.fr (French language only)
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Nov 23 - 27
Grand Palais
Paris
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"Art in the Capital"
Annually, this event brings together 2,000 contemporary artists, both French and international, within the five famous rooms of the Grand Palais. www.rmn.fr (French language only)
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Nov 23 - March 5
Centre Pompidou
Paris
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"Danser Sa Vie"
Exploring the relationship with dance and fine arts, this exhibit will create showcase great works of modern and contemporary art that utilize a type of choreography. Included will be archival documents, film screenings, video installations, performances and more. Three particular themes will be in focus: Dance of the Sense from Auguste Rodin to Matthew Barny; The Abstraction of the Body from Sonia Delaunay to Merce Cunningham; The Body Event from Dado to Tino Sehgal. www.centrepompidou.fr
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December
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Dec 9 - March 5
Musée des Arts décoratifs de Bordeaux / Château de Fontainebleau
Bordeaux (Aquitaine)
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"Napoléon III and Eugenie"
The Château de Fontainebleau, where the imperial couple often visited, will display 170 works representing the two, in addition to a showcase of their home furnishings, such as elegant tapestries and curtains. www.bordeaux.fr
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Dec 12 - March 19, 2012
Musée Eugene-Delacroix
Paris
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"Fantin-Latour, Manet, Baudelaire: the Hommage a Delacroix
Organized by the Louvre and the Musee Eugene-Delacroix in Paris, this exhibit traces the history of this famous painting, "Hommage a Delacroix," and portrays the artist's strong legacy. www.louvre.fr
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