MOBI-BOOM? FURNITURE FROM 1945 TO 1975 (IN THE NAVE)

LES ARTS DECORATIFS - 8 OCTOBER2009 - TO 10 JANUARY 2010



The 30 Glorious Years of economic growth in France following the Secibd Word War also saw a renewal in French furniture : it design and distribution. The use of new materials-foams,plastic, and Formica- gave a rise to a new form of furniture which served the purposes of customers in seach of confort. The emergence of new talents (Pierre Paulin, Olivier Mourgue, André Fermigier, Roger Tallon) and the importance of furniture companies (Roche, Roset, Mobilier international) and distributors are touched on and brought together in the Arts Décoratifs nave.


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PAINT & PARIS

PETIT PALAIS - MUSÉE DES BEAUX-ARTS DE LA VILLE DE PARIS - FROM OCTOBER TO 1 DECEMBER 2009




Once again, contemporary art sets up shop in the collections of the Petit Palais. It's a daring gamble, combining 22 paintings by Parisians artists (Adami, Alechinsy, Kijo, Titus-Carmel...) with texts by 22 authors written specially for the occasion and in addition to the works of the permanent collection! The autumnal event "Résonances au Petit Palais" also draws numerous parallels between literature, heritage and contemporary creations.

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MATISSE-RODIN, THE TALE OF ENCOUNTER

MUSEE RODIN - FROM 23 OCTOBER 2009 TO 28 FEBRUARY 2010


This exhibition aims to examine the affinities and influences of these two grands masters. The works of Rodin inspired Matisse in his vision of sculpture and drawing. Though Matisse found their meeting somewhat disappointing and their differences grew more marked over time, the painter never hid his admiration for the sculptor. This exhibition assembles more than a hundred works (sculptures, paintings, drawings, photographs and illustrated books) which piece together this encounter.

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TEOTIHUACAN, CITY OF THE AZTEC GODS

Musée du Quai Branly - From 7 October 2009 to 24 January 2010




Between 350 and 450 exceptional items from Teotihuacan, the city on which Mexico was built, are brought together for this exhibition. 70% come from Mexican collections, the remaining 30% containing works from European collections and recent discoveries. They are presented theme-by-theme, helping visitors to understand the role of this ancient city in the Mesoamerican world, from a historical, anthropological and mythological point of view.

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JAMES ENSOR

MUSEE D'ORSAY - Autumn 2009


James Ensor (1860-1949), who painted The Temptation of Saint Anthony, was a major figure in the Belgian avant-garde at the end of the 19th century and a frontrunner in the development of Expressionism at the star of the 20th century. His multi-faceted work, marked firstly by Impressionism, then by Symbolism, influenced generations of artists.

This exhibition rehabilitates James Ensor through 90 works which represent his life's work, displayed by theme. Paintings, engravings and drawings offer a rounded view of this daring, innovative and masterful art.

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