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Where to Experience the Best Modern and Contemporary Art in France, Episode 221

Where to Experience the Best Modern and Contemporary Art in France, Episode 221

FromJoin Us in France Travel Podcast


Where to Experience the Best Modern and Contemporary Art in France, Episode 221

FromJoin Us in France Travel Podcast

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65 minutes
Released:
Feb 3, 2019
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#joinusinfrance #modernart #contemporaryart #modernartfrance #modernartparis #modernartmuseum #contemporaryartmuseums #contemporaryartfrance On today’s episode Elyse and Annie discuss the best places to see modern and contemporary art in France. She loves this stuff and pleads her case for the latest iteration of the arts really well. Maybe even people like me who prefer older more approachable art should check it out! Modern and Contemporary Art in France We have a lot of museums in France, many of them in Paris, and most of them filled with beautiful old things. But today we are going to concentrate on modern and contemporary art you can see not just in Paris, but all over France. The Difference Between Modern and Contemporary Art Modern Art includes art from the 20th Century starting in 1901. Contemporary Art includes art from the last 30 to 40 years. Palais de Tokyo in Paris Sometimes Modern Art museums are worth visiting because of the architecture of the building itself. In the case of the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, it was part of the Trocadero and was reconverted into a space for contemporary art. So the Palais de Tokyo is an interesting juxtaposition of a structure from another time and some of the most cutting-age art from today. Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris This is the other side of the Palais de Tokyo and displays contemporary art, but not quite as cutting edge as Tokyo. Centre Pompidou in Paris In Europe, this is the biggest center for modern and contemporary art anywhere. We both agree that it is very nice and if you're only going to see ONE modern and contemporary museum in France, it should be this one. There are still some curmudgeons who don't like the exterior look of this museum, but we think it's fun and visually interesting. The view from the top of the Beaubourg is also to die for! Fondation Cartier In the 14th arrondissement not too far from the Catacombs, on Boulevard Raspail is the Fondation Cartier. The building was designed to hold contemporary art. Fondation Vuiton This is a recent museum that opened in 2014 from the private collection of one of the richest men in France Bernard Arnault. Frank Gerhy designed the building which is worth a visit by itself. It is in the middle of the parc of the Bois de Boulogne, so a little bit out of the way in the 16th arrondissement. But you can go by metro + bus or by car. This museum features a permanent collection of art from post WW2 on (last 50 years) and temporary exhibits by major contemporary artists. It is very popular and exhibits do sell out. Picasso Museum in the Marais The Picasso Museum is modern art, it features mostly Picasso work and is included in the Museum Pass. Because it is in the Marais, it is easy to get to  as well. You will see some of Picasso's most famous works there. Jeu de Paume Museum in Paris This museum is very close to the Orangerie Museum and the buildings were built at the same time and look very similar. It was originally designed at an indoor tennis court and it is not a museum dedicated to photography. This is a space for art photography and photography that has political or historical significance. Photography, and especially art photography originated in France. Le Centquatre Paris This cultural center opened in 2008. It's a space that participates in all sorts of arts: temporary exhibits, music concerts, theater, poetry reading, bookshop and restaurant. It is not very far from the Sacré Coeur, in that area. Mac Val Paris in the Val de Marne This is a contemporary art museum in the town of Vitry-sur-Seine in the general area of Disneyland Paris. Only French artists, relatively young, inexpensive and quite popular. Modern and Contemporary Art in France Outside of Paris CAPC Musée d'Art Contemporain de Bordeaux There's more than wine in Bordeaux! The CAPC. It opened in 1983 and it's in a really nice part of the city. They have a small permanent collection that they received from the Beaubourg, but they mostly have r
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Feb 3, 2019
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Are you getting ready for a trip to Paris? Provence? Normandy? On this podcast we have conversations about France: we share trip reports, chat with tour guides, share tips on French culture, the basics of French history, explain how to be savvy traveler in France, and share our love of French food, wine and destinations in France. And because this show has been around for a while, we also had time to share language tips, every-day life in France, and tips for those who are considering moving to France. By listening to this show you will learn how to make great choices for your own trip to France no matter what part of France you plan to visit. We're also a great community for Francophiles who can't get enough of France and return year after year.