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Zaho de Sagazan, La Horde... The Louvre is hosting a big artistic night event in January!

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To wrap up the exhibition Figures of the Mad, from the Middle Ages to the Romantics, the former palace of the kings of France will host a special evening on Friday, January 17th. The mesmerizing Zaho de Sagazan and 30 dancers from the National Ballet of Marseille are among the guests.  

On Friday, January 17th, you have an appointment with the Louvre, history... and the crazy ones! The incredible Parisian museum is hosting "The Night of the Crazies," a special event to wrap up its exhibition "Figures of the Crazy." During this evening, an immersive performance will offer a reflection on the digitalization of bodies, plunging the audience into a universe where live art meets historical heritage. 


Madame Arthur, Zaho de Sagazan, (La)Horde… 

Thought of as a truly artistic carnival, visitors will be able to enjoy, from 6:30 PM to 11 PM, a DJ set hosted by the FIP radio crew, a special edition of the legendary Madame Arthur cabaret, the parade of the Bal Macabre accompanied by a live electronic performance, as well as an enchanting 2-hour performance by the dancers of the National Ballet of Marseille led by the collective (La)Horde amidst the museum's sculptures. If, by chance, you hear a buzz of voices singing in unison La Symphonie des Éclairs under the Pyramid, you are in the right place: for this occasion, the artist Zaho de Sagazan will enchant the dreamy souls with a musical performance that only she can deliver. 

At the same time, a lot of exciting activities are waiting for you: a drag bingo, an immersive workshop with the collective Mille au Carré to explore their world where graphic design, sound, electronics, and object design come together, as well as the creation of eccentric masks. There will also be conferences and guided tours to rediscover the exhibition Figures du Fou. From the Middle Ages to the Romantics from a fresh perspective; and we definitely won’t want to miss the quirky and offbeat conference by Thomas Schlesser, the author of the bestseller Les yeux de Mona with a talk titled Portrait of the Louvre in ten stories of madness.


Representing Madness in Art 

It was showcased as the must-see exhibition of the season : open from October 3rd until February 3rd, 2025, in the Napoléon Hall, Figures of the Madman: From the Middle Ages to the Romantics celebrates the marginalized character of the madman, whose definitions and representations have continuously evolved and transformed. Tonight, you'll be able to discover it through a mini introductory tour at 6:30 PM, 7 PM, 7:30 PM, and 8 PM. What a delightful opportunity… for a bit of madness! 

The Night of Fools
Louvre Museum
8, Rue Sainte-Anne – 1st
On Friday, January 17th
From 6:30 PM to 11 PM 
Free entry with museum ticket 
Reservations available starting December 19th
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