In this early spring, 2015, Paris receives magnificent exhibitions which settle down in its museums, to the delight of art lovers. The Banke hotel 5* has selected its trio of favorites :
Jeff Koons at the Pompidou Center
1. Jean-Paul Gaultier at the Grand Palais
The exhibition dedicated to the « fashion’s terrible child » settles down in Paris after a world tour. Some 175 items are presented and some of them have marked entire generations, such as Madonna’s corset, the smock, or the famous skirt for men. This exhibition traces the career of this nonconformist artist so cherished by the French, from 1976 to 2014, and gives the opportunity to visitors to discover his style so unique, until August 3rd, 2015.
2. « David Bowie Is » at the Philarmony of Paris
The Philarmony of Paris welcomes the famous exhibition “David Bowie Is” until May 31st, 2015. About 800 m2 are dedicated to the musical universe of this prodigy of metamorphosis. The exhibition follows the artistic evolution of this passionate avant-gardist. Some of his personal photos will be exclusively unveiled at this occasion and visitors will immerse themselves into the universe of this electro-pop cameleon artist.
3. Jeff Koons at the Pompidou Center
Jeff Koons is one of the most famous artist of his generation and one of the most controversial too. He plays with codes of modern culture, enjoying confusing the issue between art and mass culture. This exhibition which is the first largest retrospective in Europe, traces the 35 years of career of this artist who began as a trader and then turned to contemporary art. Visitors will discover new creations in avant-première and also those which are now iconic like The Rabbit, Michael Jackson and Bubbles, or Balloon Dog. Hurry up because it ends April 27 !
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