“Extrême Asie” is a selection of photos by Philip Blenkinsop, well-known for his courageous coverage of conflicts throughout southeast Asia. A humanist show of stark black and white images that recall man’s inhumanity to man. To July 13, Tue-Sat, 1-7pm, Galerie Fait & Cause, 58 rue Quincampoix, 4e, M° Rambuteau, tel: 01 42 74 26 36
Rachel Mahler has created an installation that transports the viewer on a strange and fascinating journey. Tattooed walls and lighting effects create an otherwordly atmosphere. To June 28, Mon-Sat, 1-7pm, Espace d’Art Contemporain, 55 rue du Montparnasse, 14e, M° Montparnasse, tel: 01 42 76 65 66, free
Tahiti 1842-1848 recounts a segment of history while describing landscapes, people, everyday life and the colonial conquest of this paradise island through exquisite drawings by Charles Giraud, (on view till June 25). In another vein, “Secrets” is a major installation by Marc Couturier that honors the use of Churinga or sacred stones by Australian aborigenes. A moving tribute to one of the planet’s most ancient cultures. To July 16, Wed-Mon, 10am to 5:30pm, Musée national des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie, 293 av Daumesnil, 12e, M° Porte Dorée, tel: 01 43 46 51 61, 30F/20F
Images de Pékin is a voyage in time back to the early years of the 20th century. These images from Albert Kahn’s archives preserve traces of an architecture and lifestyle that has almost disappeared. Haunting! To Nov 4, Tue-Sun, 11am to 7pm, Musée Albert Kahn, 14 rue du Port, Boulogne-Billancourt, M° Pont-de-St-Cloud, tel: 01 46 04 52 80, 22F/15F
Lettonie Latvija, histoire, arts, traditions documents the rich history of cultural exchange in this region from prehistoric times to the present through more than 700 objects and photos. To Jan 20, 2002, Wed-Sun, 9:45am to 5:15pm, Musée de l’Homme, 17 pl du Trocadéro, 16e, M° Trocadéro, tel: 01 44 05 72 00, 30F/20F
Masques du pays Dogon is a fine exhibit that highlights a new book on the subject by NDiaye, Calame-Griaule and Bilot. A full spectrum of these fantastic and mysterious ceremonial masks from the cliffs of Bandiagara, Mali are showcased through June 23. Tue-Sat, 11am to 7pm, Galerie Jean-Jacques Dutko, 13 rue Bonaparte, 6e, M° Odéon, tel: 01 43 26 96 13
Festival Culturel du Tibet et des peuples de l’Himalaya is an initiation into all aspects of Tibetan culture, which includes exhibitions of photos and art object, as well as a mandala to be created on the spot with colored sand. June 23 & 24, Sat-Sun, 11am to 7pm, Pagode du Bois de Vincennes, M° Vincennes, tel: 01 46 56 22 66, 10F
