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This May sees a new selection of exhibitions and events come to Paris, to add to what has already been an exciting year for art in the city. As well as many events from February, March and April continuing throughout the month, such as the Vasarely exhibition at the Pompidou Centre and the The Courtauld Collection at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, May is the month of open studios in Paris. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to visit the Associated Studios of Père Lachaise as well as the Belleville Artists’ open studios event, and gain an insight into the work behind the works of art.
La Nuit des Musées, Paris
18 May 2019
As night falls on the third Saturday of May each year, museums across Paris open their doors for free to the general public. As part of a 10 year tradition that is still going strong, the evening will see special events, concerts, and activities hosted by museums including the Louvre, the Pompidou Centre, and the Musée d’Orsay. Don’t miss the chance to see both temporary and permanent exhibitions in a whole new light!
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Prehistory, a modern enigma, Pompidou Centre
8 May – 16 September 2019
Exploring the relationship between prehistory and modern art, this exhibition takes works of art from artists such as Picasso, Cézanne, Miró, Giacometti and Penone, in the first retrospective of its kind here in Paris. Focussing on the idea that prehistory is a distinctly modern concept, the exhibition looks at the way in which its portrayal has developed from the early 20th century to the present day.
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Forgotten Kingdoms: From the Hittite Empire to the Arameans, Musée du Louvre
2 May – 12 August 2019
Travel back in time over 3000 years and discover the forgotten Hittite Empire. This new exhibition looks at a collection of artefacts from ancient sites such as Tell Halaf, near today’s Turco-Syrian border, and allows visitors to discover a whole new kingdom that rivalled that of ancient Egypt thousands of years ago.
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Belleville artists’ open studios, Belleville
24 – 27 May 2019
Belleville is a lively, artistic Parisian neighbourhood in the North East of the city, and is a hub for Paris-based artists. This May, for four days, 200 of the area’s resident artists will open their studios to the public for free, with the aim of making art accessible to all and allowing visitors to discover new art work that they otherwise wouldn’t. Each year, this event attracts international visitors from all around the world, so if you’re in Paris this May, make sure you don’t miss out.
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Open studios, the Associated Studios of Père Lachaise
11 – 13 May 2019
Established in 1988, the Associated Studios of Père Lachaise brings together artists from the Père Lachaise area in Paris. Every year in May and December, they hold a series of free open days, with artists allowing the public into their studios to see their work and discuss their art. This allows visitors a more intimate access to the artists’ collection of work, as well as the opportunity for new artists to exhibit their work for the first time and gain valuable exposure.
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So there is our selection of the brand new events and art exhibitions happening in Paris this May, on top of all the great permanent installations and art collections that are always on display for visitors to the city’s many museums and art galleries. Check back soon to see our article on the best exhibitions in June!
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