Contemporary Parisian art scene picks up
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Parisian art is hardly considered contemporary. Monet and Manet, Picasso and Degas are some of the names that overshadow the contemporary art scene making it difficult for fresh artists in Paris to build up their credibility. No longer. In the past decade, thanks to new galleries, major museum overhauls and artistic centres opening up in previously gritty neighbourhoods, the City of Light has undergone a serious…
No one would tell an art lover to skip the Louvre. But for those who want to explore today’s Paris, including its cutting-edge art scene, hip boutiques and modern restaurants, these are the BBC's top picks:
Galleries: Gagosian's, Fondation Louis Vuitton pour la Création, Philharmonie de Paris, Idem and La Maison de la Revue Yvon Lambert
Museums: Centre Pompidou, Paparazzi!, Palais de Tokyo, Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain, America Latina
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