ARTS CENTERS

EXPECT CUTTING-EDGE INSTALLATIONS , EXHIBITIONS & PERFORMANCE ART AT THESE LEADING PARISIAN ARTS CENTERS

4. La Cinémathèque Française

7. Institut du Monde Arabe

MOD E R N ART With a dramatic setting in Paris’s 16th district, this museum’s vast, futuristic concrete exhibition space is dedicated to cutting-edge modern and contemporary art. Having reopened in spring 2012 following a major refurbishment, it features innovative new artistic talent exhibited alongside more established international artists.

13 avenue du Président W ilson, 75116 Paris +33 1 81 97 35 88 | palaisdetokyo.com

CO N T E MPORARY Set within a spectacular light- lled building designed by Jean Nouvel, this foundation was initiated in 1984 by French luxury brand, Cartier. Dedicated to promoting and raising public awareness of contemporary art across all creative genres, it features an innovative program of exhibitions.

261 boulevard Raspail, 75014 Paris

+33 1 42 18 56 50 | fondation.cartier.com

3. Le Centquatre (Le 104)

C U TTI N G- E DG E Situated in Paris’s 19th district, Le 104 is a cutting-edge space dedicated to emerging art of all forms, including theatre, dance, music, cinema, video and also culinary, digital and urban art. e center promotes residencies, production and performances from artists based in all corners of the globe.

5 rue Curial, 75019 Paris

+33 1 53 35 50 00 | 104.fr

CI NE MA Holding one of the largest archives of lms, movie documents and lm-related objects in the world, the Cinémathèque Française is set within a striking Frank Gehry cubist building in Paris’s 12th district. Also home to the Musée du Cinéma, it hosts daily screenings of a wide variety of international lms of all types and genres.

51 rue de Bercy, 75012 Paris +33 1 71 19 33 33 | cinematheque.fr

5. Maison Européenne de la Photographie

P H OTOGRAP H Y Founded in 1996, the Maison Européenne de la Photographie is a major center for contemporary photographic art. Set within the charming 4th district, the space is dedicated to exhibitions showcasing three fundamental photographic media: exhibition prints, the printed page, and lm.

5-7 rue de Fourcy, 75004 Paris +33 1 44 78 75 00 | mep-fr.org

6. Galeries Nationales du G rand Palais

E V EN TS Attracting over 2 million visitors each year, the Grand Palais is a magni cent monument which showcases a wide variety of art exhibitions and cultural events, including the annual FIAC art show, Paris Photo and Paris Fashion Week catwalk events. Soak in the beautiful architecture and Seine views.

3 avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris +33 1 44 13 17 17 | grandpalais.fr

ARABIC ART Founded in 1980 in association with 18 Arab countries, this spectacular Jean Nouvel-designed museum is dedicated to the Islamic arts, with exhibits focused upon the Arab world, its cultural and spiritual values. e institute aims to promote cooperation between France and the Arab nations, particularly in scienti c and technology elds. 1 rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris +33 1 40 51 38 38 | imarabe.org

8. Fondation Le Corbusier

D E SIG N is private foundation was founded to honour the work and achievements of famous Swiss-French architect and designer, Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris who is better known as Le Corbusier. Discover the world’s largest collection of Le Corbusier drawings, plans, paintings and design objects. 8-10 square du Docteur Blanche, 75016 Paris +33 1 42 88 41 53 | fondationlecorbusier.fr

9. Fondation Pierre Bergé - Yves Saint Laurent

ARTISTIC Retracing the history of fashion as created by Yves Saint Laurent, this foundation celebrates the achievements of the iconic French designer’s 40-year career. Exhibiting over 5,000 exquisite Haute Couture garments and 15,000 Haute Couture accessories, the space also hosts a regular series of exhibitions. 15 avenue Marceau, 75116 Paris +33 1 44 31 64 00 | fondation-pb-ysl.net