Summer Lineup for Museums in Paris

Now through August 24^th

Alain Séchas: Rêve brisé [shattered dream]

Séchas was given free reign to install his current works at the Musée Bourdelle, where he has created a commentary that captures the intensity and spontanety of the artist's process. (featured left)

Jonathan Monk: Time between Spaces

The Musée d’Art moderne de la Ville de Paris presents, in collaboration with Palais de Tokyo an exposition of Jonathan Monk: Time Between Spaces.

Through August 31st

Nuit Espagnole : Flamenco, avant-garde et culture populaire, 1865 – 1936

In the heat of the night, head for spain. Where? At the Petit Palais, thanks to this new exhibition that features the history of this decidedly Spanish tradition. Learn more about Flamenco, a dance which inspired and captivated many generations of painters and sculptures, from Courbet to Picasso and stimulated them to embrace the modern era.

 

Through September 7^th

Peter Doig

The Musée d’Art moderne de la Ville de Paris is showing the first major exposition of Peter Doig in Paris. One of the premier UK painters of his generation, Doig’s works will be on display, grouped in themes as well as chronologically. Not to be missed.
 
 

Through September 14^th

Bridget Riley: Retrospective

The Musee d’Art moderne de la Ville de Paris presents the first retrospective in France of the famous British painter Bridget Riley. An important artist from the 60’s, Riley, inspred by Seurat, explored the world of optics and all of the effects on color and form therein.

 

Through September 21^st

Les Parisiennes de Kiraz (Kiraz’ Parisiennes)

The Musée Carnavalet is showing a retrospective of illustrator and painter Kiraz’s popular drawings of pretty Parsian women, which have appeared in journals and magazines throughout France and the world.

Read more on this exhibition here.

Musée Bourdelle
18, rue Antoine Bourdelle
75015 Paris

Petit Palais
Avenue Winston Churchill
75008 Paris

Musée d'Art moderne de la Ville de Paris
11, avenue du Président Wilson
75116 Paris

Musée Carnavalet
23, rue de Sévigné
75003 Paris