Friday January 17, you have an appointment with the Louvre, history… And the crazy people! The incredible Parisian museum organizes “ Night of Fools », a special event to close its exhibition the “ Figures of the fool “. During this evening, an immersive performance will offer a poignant reflection on the dehumanization and the digitalization of bodiesimmersing the public in a universe where living art and historical heritage meet.
Madame Arthur, Zaho de Sagazan, The Horde…
Thought like a real artistic carnivalvisitors will be able to enjoy, from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., a DJ set hosted by the crew of the radio FIPan exceptional edition of legendary cabaret Madame Arthurthe parade of Bal Macabre accompanied by an electronic live performance, as well as a captivating performance by the dancers of (The)Horde among the museum's sculptures. If, by chance, you hear a hubbub of voices singing in unison The Symphony of Lightning under the Pyramid, you are in the right place: for the occasion, the interpreter Zaho de Sagazan will captivate dreaming souls with a musical performance of which she alone has the secret.
At the same time, numerous activities await you: a bingo dragand immersive workshop with the collective Square Mile to explore their universe merging graphics, sound, electronics and object design, as well as the creation of eccentric masks. Conferences and guided tours will allow you to rediscover the exhibition Figures of the Fool. From the Middle Ages to the Romanticsfrom a new point of view; we will definitely go to the unusual and offbeat conference of Thomas Schlesserthe author of the bestseller Mona's eyes for a “ Portrait of the Louvre in ten crazy stories ».
Representing madness in art
She was presented as the back-to-school exhibition : installed since October 3 and until February 3, 2025 between the walls of the Louvre, Figures of the fool. From the Middle Ages to the Romantics celebrates the marginalized character of the madmanwhose definitions and representations have continued to evolve and transform. That evening, it will be possible to discover it through a mini introductory visitsat 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. A… crazy opportunity!
Night of Fools
Louvre Museum
8, rue Sainte-Anne – 1st
Friday January 17
From 6:30 pm to 11 pm
Free entry with museum ticket
Reservations available from December 19
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