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Centquatre — A very new concept in a very old building. A former funeral parlour has been transformed into a new artist residence/gallery. Artists are invited to create / exhibit / perform their work while the public watch. Sculptors, designers, painters, musicians and dancers can use the space, some 29,000 metres for their artistic expression. A restaurant will open Feb 2009. Its an opportunity to interact with the artist while they are at work.

The Program is extensive and ever-changing see details below for monthly events.

Open Daily from 11am to 11pm Entry: €5
www.104.fr
104 rue d'Aubervilliers, t: 33(0)1 40 05 51 71

Maison européenne de la photographie — While the Annie Leibovitz exhibition finished last year (Oct 2008) there is a great permanent collection of photographers such as
Jeanloup Sief and so many wonderful temporary exhibitions. If you love photography don't miss this visit. Until 16 November 2008, Marie-Paule Negre
M: Saint Paul or Pont Maire
Closed Tuesdays & Public Hols Open 11am-8pm daily
www.mep-fr.org
?5/7 rue de Fourcy, 75004 t: 01 44 78 75 00

Galerie Bailly - Contemporary Art — A new showcase for young and emerging artists. Portraits from 7 November to 10 January 2009. Fifteen portraits by Christophe Bonacorsi.




www.galeriebaillycontemporain.com
25 Quai Voltaire 75005 t: 33 (0)1 42 60 36 47

Drouot — The french equivalent of Christie and Sothy’s, most auction days their rooms are packed. You might find an old master worth $100,000+ mixed with average art worth much less. In April a Picasso pastel sold for €632,000 (pictured). If you’re after some serious art or wish just to browse and be caught up in the excitement of an auction, visit their website for upcoming auction times, usually held twice-weekly.
www.drouot.com

Galerie Downtown — A unusual gallery that regularly exhibits rare pieces of furniture art in wood, marble and granite. These are original creations by respected artists. A must for all design fans. Open Tuesday - Saturday closed for lunch.
www.galeriedowntown.com
33 rue de Seine 75006 t: 01 43 29 10 75

Galerie du Passage — One of many wonderful 'passages' in Paris, this one is dedicated to exhibiting and promoting the arts. There's always a launch party most evenings! A must for all design, photography and art collectors. Featured: Marina Cicogna photographs while finished mid 2008 the picture is Maria Callas copyright to the artist.
www.galeriedupassage.com
20 -26 Galerie Vero-Dodat 75001 t: 01 42 36 01 13

acte2galerie - fine art photography — Current - John Stewart Retrospective, 11 Sept to 30 October. This respected photographer was born in London yet raised in Paris. In the 1950s he worked for Harper's Bazaar and exhibited regularly.
www.acte2photo.com
41 rue d'Artois, 75008 t: 01 42 89 50 05

Musée Maillol — This is a wonderful museum created by Dina Vierny, once model to the sculptor artist Maillol. The permanent exhibition is houses in different rooms and covers works by Gaughuin, The ‘Abstraction’ by Kandinsky and Serge Poliakoff. The ‘Modern Primitives’ ; Braque, Picasso and Derain. Maillol’s sculptures and art are of course another highlight.

Wed-Sunday 11 - 6pm
Seraphine de Senlis until 5 January 2009
www.museemaillol.com
61, rue de Grenelle, 75007