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Ron Mueck
Supersized or Miniature, Delightful and Disturbing
Ron Mueck’s “Couple under an Umbrella” (2013) being installed at the Fondation Cartier. Photo © Thomas Salva Every so often, an exhibition emerges that offers ideas and images that nourish the mind for years. “Ron Mueck,” which just opened at … Read More
2012 French Literary Prizes
Juries Choose the Best of Annual Literary Avalanche The shortening days mark more than just the return of icy weather and vin chaud to the French capital; they also herald the launch of the country’s long-awaited literary Oscar season, when … Read More
Dalou. Le Sculpteur de la République
Republican Sculptor of Memorable Monuments Plaster model of “Le Triomphe de la République” (detail depicting Justice). © Eric Emo/Petit Palais/Roger-Viollet Two telling artifacts are shown at the beginning of “Dalou. Le Sculpteur de la République,” the first-ever monographic exhibition devoted … Read More
Tamara de Lempicka: The Queen of Art Deco
Glamour Artist of the Roaring Twenties Tamara de Lempicka’s “La Tunique Rose” (Avril 1927). © Tamara Art Heritage. Licensed by Museum Masters International NYC. ADAGP, Paris 2013 The tomboy style and turbulent love life of Tamara de Lempicka made her … Read More
Fashioning Fashion: Deux Siècles de Mode Europeene 1700-1915
Intelligent Fashion Exhibition Fits Museum like a Glove French-style dress, England, c. 1765, satin and silk. © 2010 Museum Associates/LACMA It is a rare thing for a temporary exhibition to fit a museum space like a glove, rarer still for … Read More
Keith Haring: The Political Line
Red Haring SendsStrong Political Message “The Tree of Monkeys” (1984). © Keith Haring Foundation Known for its bold lines, vivid colors and violent imagery, Keith Haring’s art has always packed a punch. It has also always been political, as demonstrated … Read More
Yue Minjun: L’Ombre du Fou Rire
Chinese Artist Can’t Stop Laughing – on the Outside ”Sky” (1997). © Yue Minjun Yue Minjun’s name may be virtually unknown in France, but his artwork, and above all his laugh, are instantly recognizable. His are the iconic paintings of … Read More
1931 Face-Dos-Profile
A Forgotten Fashion Year Resurrected from the Archives Evening gown is by Paquin, 1931. © Archives de Paris/D12U10 297 Thirties’ fashion is frequently overlooked in favor of more revolutionary styles of the Roaring Twenties. While modern designers often exhume styles … Read More
Yang Yongliang: The Silent Valley
A Beautiful Vision of Hell “The Moonlight, Waxing Crescent Moon” (2012). © Yang Yongliang. Courtesy Galerie Paris-Beijing For centuries, artists have been inspired by Hell. As a creative font, human suffering has probably only been rivaled by figures of redemption … Read More
Paris Haute Couture
Getting a LiftFrom Haute Couture Silk evening gown by Madeleine Vionnet (1924). © Collection Musée Galliera For many, haute couture has never seemed so irrelevant. With the euro on the brink of collapse, jobs being lost all over world and … Read More