The nave of the Grand Palais will be hosting the modern and contemporary art fair better known as “Artparis” for the third year in a row this April…

Retaining its modern-contemporary slant, this significant Parisian art event offers a comprehensive overview of modern art from the 1900s onwards while also featuring a wide range of works by major contemporary artists, French or resident in France, and up-and-coming young artists representing the current French art scene.
“Artparis” brings together about a hundred French and foreign galleries from 14 countries under the glass roof of the Grand Palais over a five-day period. This year, the event will also feature a special exhibition on artists from the Arab world.
This huge expanse devoted to modern and contemporary art will delight dealers, collectors, critics and art lovers.

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Artparis 10th edition
GRAND PALAIS.
Avenue Winston-Churchill
75008  PARIS

www.grandpalais.fr
www.artparis.fr

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At the turn of the 20th century, corseted fashion matched the curving lines of Art Nouveau, the dominant decorative style, and there were many social taboos. Then came the post-WWI revolution, an era that is popularly known as the Roaring Twenties, a time of post-war rebuilding, carefree lifestyles and bold art and fashion statements…

The “Années folles” (Roaring Twenties) from 1919 to 1929 were a turning point in artistic creation. Art Deco took over from Art Nouveau and the spirit of the time was marked by the emancipation of women and their bodies.
Women’s fashion began to incorporate short skirts and haircuts and their new freedom to smoke in public. Many women adopted an androgynous look and a modern lifestyle. This fast-changing era witnessed the speed and frenzy of a generation unaware that it was on the brink of a stock market crash.
With this beautifully staged exhibition, the Musée Galliera has recreated 24 hours in the life of a chic Parisian woman in the “années folles”. On display are the clothes, fabrics and haircuts of the time, with fashions by top Twenties outfitters such as Chanel, Patou, Talbot and Worth, not forgetting sound recordings, photographs and films that bear witness to the context of this exciting period.
The exhibition, which has already proved to be extremely popular, is on at Palais Galliera until 30 March.

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MUSEE GALLIERA - MUSEE DE LA MODE DE LA VILLE DE PARIS
10, avenue Pierre Ier de Serbie - 75116 PARIS
Metro : Iéna
Bus : 32, 63, 72, 92, 42,80, 82

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