Featured Events in Paris in December, 2024(December Updated)

Crazy Horse (formerly known as Crazy Horse Saloon) is a cabaret located at 12 avenue George V, in the Champs-Élysées district of Paris. It was founded by Alain Bernardin in 1951. The name "Crazy Horse" comes from the English name of the Sioux chief Thašunka Witko and subsequently became famous. It is one of the three great spectacles of Paris, alongside the Lido and the Moulin Rouge. The Crazy Horse show is known for its exquisite, elegant, and alluring performances, which are artistic displays incorporating the concepts of "sound, light, color, and nudity." The entire show is typically comprised of beautiful dancers with well-proportioned and consistent bodies, who use gorgeous and fantastic lights and smoke as their clothing, presenting a three-dimensional song and dance show that combines sound, light, and sensory effects under colorful lighting and music.

The Moulin Rouge is located in the Pigalle area of the Montmartre district of Paris. The Moulin Rouge is not big from the outside, and the red windmill on the roof is his symbol, which is very conspicuous. Historical background The Moulin Rouge was founded in 1889. It is a historic show in Paris. Now it can accommodate more than 2,000 people and attract audiences from all over the world. In 2001, Nicole Kidman starred in "Moulin Rouge" to make it more famous. The exciting cabaret show Moulin Rouge is also known as the birthplace of modern cancan, which incorporates more acrobatic and athletic skills. Lively rhythm, kicking high thighs, amazing, slightly crazy. In addition, the sky show is also very attractive. The exquisite costumes of the dancers are tailor-made by Italian design masters. The stage design is quite elegant, and the scenes are varied. The dancers come from all over the world, and the performance level is very high. During the period, acrobatics and magic are interspersed. Waiting for the performance, amazing and exciting. Night performances The Moulin Rouge song and dance show usually starts at 7 pm, and there are two to three performances every night. The performance time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes. The performances including dinner are generally around 7 pm. Please refer to the official website for the specific time. When watching the performance, the Moulin Rouge does not allow coats and coats to be brought into the room, and coats must be stored before entering the venue

From September 20, 2024 through May 4, 2025, the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris presents The Flowers of Yves Saint Laurent.Designed by curators Olivier Saillard and Gaël Mamine, the exhibition follows an opening exhibition on view at the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech from March 2, 2024 through January 5, 2025. For the first time, the two museums have joined forces to mount a joint exhibition devoted to a major theme in the designer's work.

After four years of renovation, the Grand Palais in Paris is about to reopen. The first exhibition is a large-scale touring exhibition of Japanese contemporary female artist Chiharu Shiota, "Chiharu Shiota: Trembling Soul". This exhibition is curated by the Mori Art Museum in Japan and is the largest solo exhibition of Chiharu Shiota in France so far. In the 1,200 square meters of exhibition space, visitors will enjoy 7 giant installations, as well as several sculptures, photos, sketches, performance art videos and stage performance drawings, etc., to understand the artist's more than 20 years of artistic career.

The Louvre’s Department of Near Eastern Antiquities is hosting ten major works from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, whose Department of Ancient Near Eastern Art is currently closed for renovation. The Louvre and The Met have created a unique dialogue between these two collections, which is displayed in the Louvre’s permanent galleries. These ‘special guest’ artworks from The Met, dating from between the late 4th millennium BC and the 5th century AD, show some remarkable connections with the Louvre’s collection. In some cases, a pair of objects has been reunited for the first time, while in others, pieces complement each other by virtue of specific historical features of their respective collections. Representing Central Asia, Syria, Iran and Mesopotamia, this dialogue between collections is (re)introducing visitors to these extraordinary, age-old works of art and the stories they tell.

Stephane Jaspert paints mainstream images on old paving rocks picked from the streets of Paris (pavé de Paris) in his tiny studio at Montmartre.

Created in 2000 to shine a spotlight on the teeming creativity of the French art scene, the Marcel Duchamp Award aims to honour the artists who best represent their generation and promote the diversity of practices at work today in France on the international scene. The 2024 shortlist comprises: Abdelkader Benchamma; Gaëlle Choisne; Angela Detanico and Rafael Lain and Noémie Goudal. The loyal partnership between ADIAF (Association for the International Diffusion of French art) and the Centre Pompidou strives to promote the French art scene to as many people as possible and consolidating the support that these artists need.

The exhibition proposes a dialogue between the Jean-Jacques Lebel endowment fund and the collection of the Centre Pompidou. More than 120 works, from different sources, lead us into an unruly crossing of passions from the 20th century to the present day, from struggles and revolts. The exhibition that puts on a plan of equality anonymous objects and major works reveals other stories of art and gaze.

Guillaume Bottazzi a réalisé un tableau fruité en face du parc Montsouris. Il est visible de l’extérieur, au 34-36 avenue Reille, à Paris dans le 14ème arrondissement. Ce tableau apporte l’art ou on ne l’attend pas forcément et accompagne le quotidien des habitants. Cette huile sur toile de lin mesure 0,90m de haut par 1,80m de large. Elle a été conçue pour habiller l’entrée d’un bâtiment et dialogue avec les éléments qui l’entourent. L’artiste a déjà créé plus de 65 œuvres dans des espaces publics, comme un polyptique de 100m² à Paris La Défense, à Hong-Kong ou au Japon où il est l'auteur de la plus grande peinture du Pays, commandée par le Musée International d'Art Miyanomori. Ses œuvres font partie de collections muséales, notamment en Asie et aux Etats-Unis.

Metamorphoses offers children a chance to explore various metamorphoses – natural, amazing and also personal – by bringing together science and imagination. It also introduces the basis of a scientific approach by encouraging children of all ages to observe, be amazed and question – whilst stimulating their imagination. Whether they are the sources of fascination or apprehension, metamorphoses open up new possibilities.

Scénographié au sein d’un immeuble en pierres typiquement parisien, associant subtilement le cuivre, le bois et la pierre comme une invitation à prendre son temps, ce nouvel espace est pensé comme un véritable lieu de vie. Premier temps fort du 110 Honoré : l’ouverture de la Galerie 110 Véronique Rieffel depuis mai 2023, dédiée à l’art contemporain, la photographie, le design et présentant des oeuvres d’artistes originaires du Moyen-Orient, du continent africain comme des artistes occidentaux ayant tissé des relations fécondes avec ces régions du monde. Le 110 Honoré, lieu pluridisciplinaire unique à Paris Ambitieux projet de 300m2 sous la direction artistique de la galeriste Véronique Rieffel, le 110 Honoré se compose d’une galerie se voulant authentiquement universelle dans le choix des artistes représentés, d’un restaurant, la Table du 110 de la cheffe Ève Maillé offrant une cuisine bio et locavore et bientôt d’un café caché, caveau pouvant accueillir performances, rencontres artistiques et littéraires. Le 110 Honoré est doté également d’une salle proposant des séances de yoga ou encore des ateliers de pratiques artistiques. L’ouverture de l’ensemble de ces lieux est progressive et sera complète en septembre 2023. Déjà ouverte à l’heure du déjeuner, la Table du 110 propose une cuisine jouant sur les saisons et soucieuse de l’équilibre alimentaire de chacun, promesse d’une dégustation quotidienne. En bas des marches du 110, se cache le 110 Secret, parcours intime mêlant oenologie, expositions, musique et événements et dont la programmation débutera dès le mois de mai. « La Galerie a été créée initialement à Abidjan en 2019. Le choix de s’installer durablement à Paris s’inscrit dans la dynamique du renouveau artistique de la ville de Paris redevenue depuis la pandémie mondiale une scène culturelle de premier plan et de plus en plus ouverte aux esthétiques des suds », commente Véronique Rieffel. La galerie 110 Véronique Rieffel, au cœur du 110 Honoré Initialement créée en Côte d’Ivoire en 2019, la galerie accompagne une scène artistique ivoirienne et, au-delà, africaine en pleine effervescence qui entend se situer dans une approche non occidentalo-centrée du marché de l’art et qui s’engage aux côtés d’artistes à la fois émergents et confirmés. La galerie s’affirme comme un lieu ressource pour enrichir la connaissance des artistes représentés et des courants esthétiques auxquels ils se rattachent. Nouvellement ouverte à Paris et forte de cette expérience, la Galerie 110 Véronique Rieffel est soucieuse de présenter des esthétiques et des géographies plurielles. Elle a à cœur de faire rayonner les artistes qu’elle suit depuis ses débuts et de les faire connaître à l’international. Elle a aussi pour vocation de renforcer leur dialogue avec les diasporas et les scènes parisiennes ouvertes sur le monde. En assurant la direction artistique du 110 Honoré, Véronique Rieffel insère dans un écosystème culturel plus large sa vision des arts visuels qui font partie intégrante d’un art de vivre. Dans cet espace de 120m2, Véronique Rieffel propose une ligne artistique exigeante et paritaire avec une approche pluridisciplinaire rendue possible par des dialogues et des résonances entre artistes et auteur.e.s, littérature et arts visuels. Photographies, sculptures, installations, vidéos, peintures et dessins sont proposés au rythme de dix expositions par an. Parallèlement à la programmation au sein de la galerie, sera lancée une collection de livres d’art en lien avec les artistes représentés par Véronique Rieffel. Makenzy Orcel, l’un des écrivains les plus talentueux de la littérature contemporaine sera le premier invité à poser son regard sur Clay Apenouvon. Pour son exposition inaugurale, la Galerie 110 Véronique Rieffel présente l’œuvre de l’artiste togolais Clay Apenouvon jusqu'au 30 juillet 2023. L'exposition inaugurale Clay Apenouvon, « NOIRTOTAL » 12 mai - 30 juillet 2023 Pour son ouverture, la Galerie 110 Véronique Rieffel présente « NOIRTOTAL », une exposition personnelle de l’artiste togolais Clay Apenouvon jusqu'au 30 juillet 2023. Cette exposition rassemblera à la fois des pièces iconiques d’une œuvre construite depuis plusieurs années autour de ses deux matériaux de prédilection : le film plastique noir et la couverture de survie à la symbolique à la fois politique et écologique. Celui que l’on appelle le « Soulages ou le Christo africain », présentera également des œuvres inédites, entre abstraction et figuration, explorant la métaphore de l’artiste boxeur inspirée par la figure légendaire de Mohamed Ali. Clay Apenouvon est né en 1970 à Lomé au Togo. Enfant, il entretient une relation conflictuelle avec l’institution scolaire. Loin des contraintes imposées par le cadre de l’école, il construit, crée et invente. Ainsi dès le plus jeune âge, c’est dans la créativité que l’artiste trouve la source de son épanouissement. Fasciné par le pouvoir que l’image peut exercer sur l’humain et maîtrisant les techniques de la peinture et du dessin, il affirme sa volonté de donner à sa création une portée plus grande et de s’accomplir en tant qu’artiste.

Stephane Jaspert paints mainstream images on old paving rocks picked from the streets of Paris (pavé de Paris) in his tiny studio at Montmartre.

Designed like a maze, the “Surrealism” exhibition is an unprecedented exploration of the extraordinary creativity of the Surrealist movement, which was born in 1924 with André Breton’s founding manifesto. Combining paintings, drawings, films, photographs and literary documents, the exhibition features works by the movement’s iconic artists (Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, Giorgio de Chirico, Max Ernst, Joan Miró) as well as works by female Surrealists including Leonora Carrington, Israel Colhoun and Dora Maar. Chronologically and thematically organized, the exhibition is divided into 14 sections that evoke the literary figures that inspired the movement (Lautreamont, Lewis Carroll, Sade, etc.) and the poetic principles that constitute its imagery (the artist as medium, the dream, the philosopher's stone, the forest, etc.). The heart of the exhibition is a central "drum" that houses the original manuscript of the Manifesto, an exceptional gift on loan from the Bibliothèque nationale de France. The discovery of this unique document is accompanied by multimedia screenings that offer an in-depth look at its creation and its significance.

In this exhibition, the museum has brought together about 40 art exhibits from the famous Borghese Gallery in Rome, including well-known paintings and sculptures from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Don't miss this great exhibition!

A major figure in American photography, Barbara Crane (1928-2019) never stopped exploring photographic forms and techniques. The first major monograph in Europe, the exhibition brings together more than two hundred works by the Chicago-born artist, some of which have recently entered the collection of the Musée National d’Art Moderne.

Franco-Italian, Alex Cecchetti is an artist, poet, performer, gardener, storyteller and choreographer. He creates environments where the audience is fully part of the work, true celebrations of nature where the issues of the contemporary world, such as ecology or the question of gender, are transfigured by his extravagant imagination. For the Centre Pompidou, it is into the depths of the seabed that he invites the audience to enter: a stage in the shape of a reef, coral sofas or jellyfish hammocks in which to nestle.

Speedy Graphito is one of the representatives of the French street art movement. In this exhibition, he will present an immersive experience that combines optics and entertainment. At the Fluctuart City Art Center, you can enjoy the works created by Speedy Graphito for free: for example, style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; max-width: 100%;"video games, recent inspiration animations or some holographic animated images. He will lead the audience into a wonderful journey of exploration and decoding, discovery and reinterpretation of images, allowing everyone to immerse themselves in the charm of images and use images to understand the past, present and future.

The intense feeling I experience when I approach a work by Evi Keller is first and foremost that of seeing intensified. Strangely enough, I don’t see in front of me, but “within me.” The light that emerges is formed by eyes that close, open, and close again, creating an inverted gaze as you try to perceive a reality that is not immediately evident. This Matière-Lumière (Light-Matter) comes from within. It is born of a to-and-fro that causes it to radiate from an inner source. It is a mental phenomenon, consistent with the perception and imagination it evokes. Shimmering, swirling surfaces, clarity from one space to another.

At the invitation of the Centre Pompidou, photographer Antoine d’Agata (born in 1961 in Marseille, France) is taking over one of the rooms of the Museum to make it his studio for 100 days. A time to take a new look at his work produced since 1991, from his own archives, and to draw a sort of conclusion in the form of 256 notebooks, one per series, exhibited as they are produced.

At the beginning of the 20th century, Céline Laguarde established herself as an international figure in the first artistic movement in the history of photography, pictorialism. Her work is now emerging from a century of oblivion. The rediscovery to which the exhibition invites is twofold: that of a female photographer who achieved a degree of recognition that was unique and unprecedented in France since the invention of the medium, but also, and above all, that of an artist already considered, during her lifetime, among the major photographers of her time.