Each year since 1974, Paris put contemporary artists in the spotlight on the occasion of the FIAC, meaning Foire Internationale d’Art Contemporain (“the Paris International Art Fair”). While some days during the October, the Grand Palais as well as several places named “Hors les Murs” welcomed modern and contemporary works selected among the greatest galleries of… Read more »
Construit au 19ème siècle dans le jardin des Tuileries, le bâtiment abritant actuellement un musée était autrefois consacré au jeu de paume, l’ancêtre de nombreux jeux contemporains dont le tennis et la balle pelote. Au début du 20ème siècle, la bâtisse ainsi que son pendant, l’Orangerie, sont détournés de leur destination première pour devenir des… Read more »
Built to become the architectural showcase of French savoir-faire during the international exposition of Paris in 1900, the Grand Palais has become a symbol of the capital city cultural life. It has been completely renovated during the years 2000 and regularly hosted temporary exhibitions. That’s currently how Gauguin the painter has been given the spotlight…. Read more »