"In May, do as you please."Well, what pleases us is to fill up on cultural outings!Spring has made its nest and invites us to go out and discover the artistic wonders of Paris.From Harry Potter to Manet and Degas including an exhibition about hair and hair, the month of May offers you a most delightful cultural program.
Yes, it is possible to turn your dream into reality: a great traveling exhibition in the heart of the world of Harry Potter is already available. Immerse yourself in the shoes of your favorite characters thanks to the presence of costumes and accessories. You can even see the behind-the-scenes of the saga's filming! J.K. Rowling's world is within reach now. Don't miss the train on Platform 9 3/4, it will serve Hogwarts until next November.
Harry Potter Exhibition Exhibition Center - Porte de Versailles 1, place de la Porte de Versailles – 15th arrondissement From April 21st to October 1st More information
L'Irrésolue at FRAC Île-de-France
Do you know FRAC? The Regional Contemporary Art Fund of Île-de-France is currently hosting an exhibition featuring the works of six artists until June 25th. It's a fascinating exhibition that invites you to discover a mysterious and uncertain world. Photography, film, painting, sculpture, installation, and site-specific interventions: a variety of mediums and techniques create a non-linear narrative, filled with dots and suspensions, offering a plural, open, and ever-changing interpretation.
Sarah Bernhardt. And the woman created the star at the Petit Palais
Sarah Bernhardt was an iconic figure of the 19th and 20th centuries. Actress but also artist, at the Petit Palais you can find over 400 artworks documenting her life. Thus, the most beautiful portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, painted by her friend Georges Clairin, is to be discovered as well as a sculpture section where she herself is the author. Immersed in her intimacy, you can now understand the phenomenon surrounding the cult of the first French star.
Sarah Bernhardt. And the woman created the star Petit Palais Avenue Winston-Churchill – 8th From April 14th to August 27th, 2023 More information
Uchronie by Vincent Fournier at the Museum of Hunting and Nature
Imagination knows no bounds through art. In the exhibition Uchronie by Vincent Fournier, the aim is to question our perception of nature and technology in a parallel dimension to ours. Explore Mars from Earth, witness animals mastering poetry, and discover multiple utopian worlds portrayed by the artist. This exhibition may shape one of your daydreams through sculptures and images.
Uchronie by Vincent Fournier Museum of Hunting and Nature 62, rue des Archives - 3rd arrondissement From April 11th to September 17th, 2023 More information
Metamorphosis at the City of Science and Industry
The line between imagination and science is delicate. Metamorphosis celebrates both worlds at the City of Science and Industry. Its purpose is to provoke apprehension and wonder in young and old alike, with five themed areas: "The Enchanted Forest," "My Beautiful Mirror," "The World of Shadows," "A Thousand and One Gazes," and the "Amusement Park." Visitors can expect an intuitive and playful journey through the exhibition.
Metamorphosis City of Science and Industry 30, avenue Corentin-Cariou – 19th From April 4th to November 21st, 2024 More information
Of Hair and Fur at the Museum of Decorative Arts
Hairstyles and fur say a lot about the era we live in. From Marie-Antoinette's favorite hairdresser to Alexander McQueen, over 600 spectacular works trace the history of hairstyles since the 15th century. An exhibition that tells the story of appearance throughout the centuries, not to be missed.
Hair and Fur Museum of Decorative Arts 107, rue de Rivoli – 1st From April 5th to September 17th, 2023 More information
Basquiat Soundtrack at Philharmonie
The Philharmonie de Paris presents an exhibition highlighting the relationship between Jean-Michel Basquiat and music. Before becoming the famous painter we know, Basquiat was a musician. He emerged through the styles of two musical waves: new wave and hip-hop. So here is an exhibition that offers both music and visual art, providing an enriching cognitive experience in the New York of the 80s.
Basquiat Soundtrack Philharmonie 221, avenue Jean-Jaurès – 19th From April 25th to July 30th, 2023 More information
Manet/Degas at the Musée d'Orsay
Two emerging artists from the 1860s, Édouard Manet and Edgar Degas, come together for a joint exhibition at the famous Musée d'Orsay. Their works are highlighted to show the companionship they maintained and the influence it had on their paintings.
Manet/Degas .Musée d'Orsay Esplanade Valéry-Giscard-d'Estaing – 7e From March 28th to July 23rd, 2023 More information
Paris, the capital of gastronomy, from the Middle Ages to the present day at the Conciergerie
Discover the history of French gastronomy with a wide range of culinary traditions at the Centre des monuments nationaux. Through artworks, a selection of tableware, original menus, videos, and photos, it is possible to understand how Paris has become a symbolof gastronomy on an international scale.
Paris, capital of gastronomy, from the Middle Ages to today La Conciergerie 2, boulevard du Palais – 1st From April 13th to July 16th, 2023 More information
