(Last Update: 06.09.2024) Paris, the capital of art He didn't earn this title for no reason. Beautiful and special art galleries, museums, art education institutions, theatres, operas and more, which you encounter in every corner of the city, take their place in the daily life of Paris as one of the indispensable parts of daily life in order to add value to life. Therefore, when it comes to art, one of the first cities that comes to mind is Paris.
It is of great importance to visit these art galleries and museums to better understand Paris, one of the leading cities where aesthetic values emerged and took certain forms today, and to get to know the city and its way of life more closely. Because when you visit these museums, you not only come across a work of art hanging on the wall, you also better understand why that painting is there along with all the other works, which art movements are there as a cause or result, and how this deeply affects daily life. Even though it may seem incomprehensible sometimes, at least you can feel it.
In this article, we will talk about the works of the modern and contemporary period that influenced the world, in one of such special places. Paris Museum of Modern Art – Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de ParisWe are in . Paris Museum of Modern Art, 16th. borough'in, Trocadero Place de l'Alma located between Palais de TokyoA very beautiful museum located within the structure of; besides free It can be visited. Of course, when there are periodic exhibitions, you may have to pay extra money for these exhibitions, but the permanent collection of the museum is also considerably valuable and rich; More than 10.000 works are exhibited here.
Palais de TokyoWhile the main part of the right wing is the state-owned modern arts museum, the part on the left wing is Paris MunicipalityIt belongs to , and I prepared this article to give you an idea of what you will encounter starting from the entrance on the left.
At the entrance to the Paris Museum of Modern Art, there is a ticket office and information desk where you can go directly to the temporary exhibitions on the upper floors. On the left is the cloakroom; Since I estimate that you will spend at least an hour in the museum, if you have something thick to wear, it would be a good idea to leave it in the cloakroom. Also, the tour route of the museum may change from time to time. I kindly ask you to read this article to give you an idea. Current information is always available at the official web page link at the end of this article.
If you do not want to pay extra money for periodic exhibitions, you will not need to go to the upper floors, but there are still places on the upper floor that can be visited free of charge. Raul Doufy" in the cover photo of this article.Fée Electricité – Electric FairyYou should definitely see his work. This work, which surrounds the walls of the large hall, is truly fascinating. To me Orangery360 degree in Many It reminds me of paintings.
Then, as you go down to the lower floors, Matisse You enter the hall where your works are exhibited. The giant Matisse paintings on the walls of this hall are equally worth seeing. Since there are no works by other artists in this hall, you have the chance to focus entirely on them and examine them more carefully. Especially if the environment is calm, then the moment tastes even better.
Then you go down even further and reach the halls with other paintings and sculptures. Who does not have works: Pablo Picasso, Pierre Bonnard, Francis Picabia, Sonia Delaunay, Abidin Dino, Yves Alix, Marc Chagall Beautiful works of art by many important artists, such as, await their visitors at the Paris Museum of Modern Art.
Of course, when it comes to modern and contemporary art, you come across "strange" objects to create "different" works in a period when art is perceived as a consumption object. Fortunately, I did not experience this feeling much at the Paris Museum of Modern Art. While few of the works appeared "ordinary and unnecessary", most of them were generally striking and impressive. Especially Louis Vuitton FoundationAfter seeing - in my opinion - the mediocrity of the permanent exhibition works in , I can state, ignorantly and with peace of mind, as an ordinary eye, that the modern and contemporary period works here are far ahead. Of course, when it comes to modern art, it is a private museum where the most important works of this period are exhibited. Centre PompidouWe should not skip .
Shopping at the "museum shop" of the Musée de l'Art Moderne is very enjoyable. I'm sure you'll enjoy browsing through extremely interesting objects and valuable art/design books. Although a similarly rich selection of such books Canal Saint-Martinlocated in Artazart Designe BookstoreYou can also find it at. I also recommend that you do not leave the museum without having a tired coffee in the cafe.
The easiest way to come to the Paris Museum of Modern Art by public transportation is M9 metro of the line Alma-Marceau or get off at one of the Iéna stations. Get off at Alma-Marceau Place de l'Alma'from 'Avenue du President Wilson'If you get off at Iéna, you will see it on the left, while going down the same road, it will appear on the right.
The museum is open and free every day of the week except Mondays and public holidays.
After Paris Museum of Modern Art Tokyo PalaceYou can also visit, just across from Musee GallieraOr you can take a look at . Place de l'Alma until Eiffel TowerA walk towards will also make your day beautiful. Also nearby Museum of Asian Arts – Musée GuimetYou can visit or Trocaderogo out to Museum of Architecture – Musée de l'Architecture, Maritime Museum – Musée de la Marine or Museum of Man – Musée de l'HommeYou can also see .
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.
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Address: Palais Tokyo, 75116 Paris
