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The Fondation Cartier pour l’Art Contemporain
Monday, July 4th, 2011 | by Angélique | Paris monuments
If you are looking for some cultural tips for your next trip to Paris, why wouldn’t you go to the Fondation Cartier pour l’Art Contemporain?
Since 1984, the Fondation Cartier has tried to promote new French or International contemporary artists with different kind of events: exhibitions, shows, acquisition and events such as the well know “Soirées Nomades”… Besides, the foundation is present on all fronts by highlighting sculpture, video, sound, design or photography. The own collection of the foundation gathers all the contemporary culture since the 80’s century, with more than 1000 pieces from 300 different authors, and is particularly interested in other cultures: American, African and Asian.
The Fondation Cartier pour l’Art Contemporain was created in 1984 by Alain-Dominique Perrin. First located in Jouy en Josas, the foundation moved to Paris at 261, Boulevard Raspail in 1994. In this 1200m² building designed by Jean Nouvel, 3 floors are dedicated to the exhibitions. The transparency and the plays on volumes and walls of this architecture are pretty interesting too. By the way, the museum is surrounded by a garden landscaping by Lothar Baumgarten.
Until September 25th, the Fondation Cartier welcomes the Voodoo Exhibition by Jacques Kerchache. Voodoo sculptures will be showed off so we can learn about this culture. Movies, pictures and notes will be there to help us understanding these West Africa valuables.
Come to the Fondation Cartier pour l’Art Contemporain to discover this great bulding or learn more about the fascinating Voodoo culture!
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