The Gates of Heaven : Visions of the world inri Ancient Egypt
  • 25
  • May
  • 2009

The expression “the Gates of Heaven” referred both to the passageway into the afterlife, and to certain everyday objects. The exhibition entitled “The Gates of Heaven. Visions of the World in Ancient Egypt” features some 350 artifacts dating from the Old Kingdom to the Roman Period which it endeavors to place in their social, religious, and artistic context.

It’s a small exhibition – an eye-opener, worthwhile a visit, until June 29th

Musée du Louvre, 99, Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, M° Palais Royale-Musée du Louvre

The century of Jazz – until June 28th
  • 23
  • May
  • 2009

This exhibition gives us a chronological idea how jazz and art did influence each other in the 20th century. 

All kinds of art are shown : paintings, graphics, photografy, graphic design and movies.

Musée du Quai Branly, 37, Quai Branly, 75007 Paris, M° Alma-Marceau

Picasso on a necklace
  • 07
  • May
  • 2009

Back in 1928 the jewelry collection of Jean Deprés was considered too modern for “Le salon d’Automne”. Deprés was one of the pioneers in art-deco jewelry and was a close friend of Picasso.They were often visiting the Bateau-Lavoir at Montmartre.

Typical for his work are the strict lines and geometrical patterns. He is working with silver and semi-precious stones, so he could lower the price. He designed small collections and unique pieces. One of his clients was Andy Wharhol and also topmodel Stephanie Seymour.

At the exhibitions ” Bijoux art déco et avant-garde, Jean Deprés et les bijoutiers modernes” is still running in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs until July 12th.

Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, M° Palais Royale

Coco avant Chanel
  • 04
  • May
  • 2009

Audrey Tautou stars as Gabrielle Chanel, known as Coco, before she became famous. The film will feature dresses from the Chanel collection. Karl Lagerfeld, art director of the House of Chanel, will supervise the re-creation of costumes and accessories.

The film is directed and written by Anne Fontaine and Camille Fontaine. Also stars Alessandro Nivola, Marie Gillain, Emmanuelle Devos and Benoît Poelvoorde.

The film learns us about the life of Chanel that she prefered to hide, the life she was hiding maybe because she was ashamed of her humble origin. But it shows us also the reason why she became so stuburn and hard in real life and it give us the reason why she was such a succes. 

If you’re interested in fashion and Paris, go to see the movie. It’s great fun and the costumes are mind-boggling.