Top 5 Exhibitions in Paris for the summer 2017

Top 5 Exhibitions in Paris for the summer

During summer, Paris is the most charming city. Everyone is in a good mood all the time, feels more sociable, and lightheaded. It is an urban paradise. The weather is amazing, picnics take place every day, and friends hang around and take naps together at parks and gardens, such as the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Jardin du Luxembourg, Jardin des Tuileries – of which you get to know the history if you join one of our tours: the Paris Landmarks every day at 10 am.

Nevertheless, going to exhibitions is a must if you want to live the “Parisian Experience” to the fullest. Paris is one of the richest cities in terms of culture, knowledge and activities, mostly thanks to the incredible amount of exhibitions organized every year. And you are in luck, because this summer it happens that there are some pretty cool exhibitions for you to attend to. So here is our top 5 exhibitions in Paris for the summer 2017!

A one-time opportunity: Chefs-d’œuvre du Bridgestone Museum of Art de Tokyo

From April 5th to August 21st, an exhibition called “Chefs-d’œuvre du Bridgestone Museum of Art de Tokyo, Collection Ishibashi Foundation” is happening. The Ishibashi family, founder of Bridgestone (a multinational company that sells parts for cars you probably know), is lending to the Orangerie Museum their precious collection of Impressionism and abstract paintings. The paintings come directly from the Bridgestone Museum of Art in Tokyo. You will be able to admire the works of artists such as Monet, Renoir, Caillebotte, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Pollock and Shiraga. This exhibition is a unique opportunity because in August these masterpieces are going back to Tokyo. Seize this chance and come admire the works of Impressionism and abstract painters.

The museum opens at 9 am and closes at 6 pm every day but on Tuesdays. You can get there through the metro station Concorde (on line 1, 2, 12) or by bus (24,42, 52, 72, 73, 84, 94).

Jardin des Tuileries

Failed to get into the Fine Arts School: Portraits de Cézanne

From the 13th of June until the 24th of September, come take a closer look at Cézanne’s paintings and his aesthetic and thematic characteristics thanks to a chronological approach showing his evolution and change of style and method at the exhibition Portraits de Cézanne at the Orsay Museum (Orsay Montmartre Tour), the largest impressionist museum in the world. Cézanne was a self-taught artist, not very popular among his colleagues, he only got acknowledged for his true worth by the end of his life, and is now one of the most important figures in the History of Art.

Without Cézanne, there would not have been art movements like Cubism. The use of shapes and vibrant colours are what made his work so iconic and so inspiring for the artists who followed him.

Musée d’Orsay, 62 rue de Lille

Criticized but admired: Rodin, l’exposition du centenaire

Our top 5 exhibitions in Paris for the summer 2017 continues with Rodin, l’exposition du centenaire. It’s been a century Auguste Rodin has died, and le Grand Palais decided to pay him tribute organizing an exhibition that will start the 22nd of March and will end the 31st of July 2017. Auguste Rodin is considered one of the pioneers of modern sculpture, most famous for his bronze sculpture The Thinker (1904). The exhibition highlights his creative genius and how he influenced artists like Bourdelle, Claudel, Brancusi, Picasso.

Grand Palais, 3, Avenue du Général Eisenhower

Kids foverer: GAME, le jeu vidéo à travers le temps

Game, le jeu vidéo à travers le temps deserves to be part of our top 5 exhibitions in Paris for the summer 2017 because it looks very promising. We have all been kids, and we have all played video games at least once in our life. This industry makes billions and gets more and more fans at a younger age each year.

This exhibition will allow you to understand the evolution and revolution of video games. Both parents and kids can show each other their favorite games since there will be for you to play from arcade games to last generation video games, as well as upcoming video games. It is more than a simple exhibition, it is an exchange between generations.

That is the reason why we think it is so special and why it is in our list of exhibitions in Paris for the summer. Game, le jeu vidéo à travers le temps will take place from 1st of March to 27th of August 2017 at Fondation EDF, and the entrance is free! After that, there is a good chance dad and son start streaming video games together.

Fondation EDF, 6 rue Récamier, Paris

The Making of your favorite characters: L’Art de DC

Our top 5 exhibitions in Paris for the summer ends with L’Art de DC. It starts the 31st of March and ends the 10th of September 2017, at Musée Art Ludique. By attending the exhibition, you will get to know the history of how your favorite villains were born and super heroes such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Joker.

Drafts and real costumes straight out the movies as well as a preview of the costumes and accessories for the Wonder Woman movie that will be released the 2nd of June. Get to know the iconic characters that revolutionized everything since their creations, and widely influenced art, literature, fashion, television, and cinema. Comics have stood the test of time and also have brought together different generations. To pay tribute to DC Comics characters who kept us company as we grew up, go to L’Art de DC and become an expert on their history.

Musée Art Ludique, 34 Quai d’Austerlitz

Here you have it for our top 5 of exhibitions in Paris for the summer. The selection has carefully been chosen to please everyone from all ages and with all interests, whether you are traveling alone, with your lover, family, friends, or with kids. Paris has some pretty cool exhibitions this summer, we are sure you will enjoy it and feel very satisfied with those cultural bonuses! Contact us for further information! We will make sure you will spend the best time of your life in Paris!