What if we took advantage of the May holidays, and not only that, to stock up on design and culture? Indeed, cultural news around decoration is flourishing. Between national museums and unmissable galleries, here is a non-exhaustive selection to discover urgently.
The childhood of design
The Center Pompidou puts the spotlight on children’s furniture. Sometimes neglected in favor of that of adults, it is nevertheless full of subtlety and audacity as this exhibition shows. On the program, 150 flagship works of the 20th century, signed by the biggest names in design such as Ray and Charles Eames, Jean Prouvé, Alvar and Aino Aalto and Matali Crasset.
The childhood of design
Centre Pompidou
75004 Paris
From April 25 to August 12
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Living in the sea, Jacques Rougerie
The Villa Noailles exhibition pays tribute to Jacques Rougerie, architect specializing in marine habitats. Between projects with a futuristic look and experiments with underwater or floating houses, we (re)discover the work of this enthusiast of oceans and underwater worlds through the artist’s monographs.
Living in the sea, Jacques Rougerie
Villa Noailles
83400 Hyères
From March 9 to May 12, 2024
100% jugs
An everyday object par excellence, the jug invites itself in majesty at La Maison Commerce. Pitcher, carafe, pitcher… are displayed in interpretations imagined by around thirty craftsmen and artists. As a bonus, illustrations by Soledad.
100% jugs
The Commerce House
2 rue de Luynes
75007 Paris
FROM April 24 to June 7, 2024
Mars Baths
Axel Chay, one of the most fashionable designers of his generation, showcases his works at Halo, a restaurant concept store with assertive design. Here, the Marseille designer immerses the visitor in an intimate and maritime atmosphere. He takes us into his limitless vision of Antiquity, marine themes and the planet Mars(eille).
Baths of Mars – Axel Chay
Halo
12 rue Saint-Sauveur
75002 Paris
Until June 30
Renzo Piano Paris
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of its creation, the Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation is honoring Renzo Piano. On several floors, we discover the work of the architect to whom we owe, among other things, the creation of this same building. Through seven projects, the entire creative and artistic approach is revealed to visitors. Photos, plans and models help us understand the influence of a construction in its environment.
Renzo Piano Paris
Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation
73 avenue des Gobelins
75013 Paris
From April 10 to November 23, 2024
