Marlène Dietrich — Création d’un mythe A handsome tribute to one of the silver screen’s greatest style muses. Includes photographic portraits and stills from some of her most memorable films, along with approximately 250 garments and fashion accessories. To Dec 14, daily except Mon and holidays, 10am to 6pm, Musée Galliera, 10 av Pierre 1er de Serbie, 16e, M° Iéna, tel: 01 56 52 86 00
Robert and Sonia Delaunay, Sonia and Charles Delaunay donation Nearly 40 years after the donation made to the Musée National d’Art Moderne in 1964 by Sonia Delaunay and her son Charles Delaunay, the Pompidou Center hosts an exhibition (paintings, drawings, reliefs and mosaics) showcasing this historic collection. To Jan 1, 11am to 9pm, closed Tue, Pompidou Center, pl Georges Pompidou, 4e, Mº Hôtel de Ville, tel 01 44 78 12 33
Alain Fleischer, “La Vitesse d’Evasion” A series of photo installations exploring various aspects of the concept of “images” — be they reflected, projected or framed. To Jan 4, Wed to Sun, closed Mon & Tue, Maison Européenne de la Photographie, 5/7 rue de Fourcy, 4e, Mº St-Paul, tel: 01 44 78 75 16
Jean Cocteau An exuberant multimedia celebration of the life and diverse talents of this famous French poet, writer, filmmaker and painter, a precursor of New Millennium “lateral thinking.” To Jan 5, 11am to 9pm, closed Tue, Pompidou Center, 4e, M° Hôtel de Ville, tel: 01 44 78 12 33
Edouard Vuillard (1868-1940) Some 300 paintings, drawings and etchings as well as period photographs pay tribute to this prominent member of the Nabis movement whose colorfully intimate “signature” compositions featured richly patterned interiors, boldly juxtaposed with leafy, floral garden or bouquet motifs. To Jan 5, 10am to 7:15pm, 10am to 9:15pm Wed, closed Tue, Galeries nationales du Grand Palais, 3 av du Général Eisenhower, 8e, tel: 01 44 13 17 17
Portraits-Visages, 1853-2003 Pictures from the Bibliothèque Nationale’s impressive photography collection including works by Félix Nadar, Eugène Atge André Kertesz and Julia Margaret Cameron. To Jan.11, closed Mon, Bibliothéque Nationale, 58 rue de Richelieu, 2e, Mº Quai de la Gare/Bibliothèque, tel: 01 53 79 59 59
Othoniel’s Crystal Palace Baubles, bangles and beads make for a fantstical dream world created by the artist who stunned Parisians with his transformation of the Palais-Royal metro station’s entrance. To Jan 11, Tue-Sun, noon to 8pm, Fondation Cartier pour l’Art Contemporain, 261 bd Raspail, 14e, M° Raspail, tel: 01 42 18 56 77
Gauguin, Tahiti Paintings, sculptures, photographs and Polynesian objects stress the philosophical and spiritual facets of this famous artist’s work. To Jan 19, 10am to 8pm, 10am to 10pm Wed, closed Tue, Galeries nationales du Grand Palais, 3 av du Général Eisenhower, 8e, tel: 01 44 13 17 17
Pink Floyd Insterstellar This exhibition revisits “The Dark Side of the Moon” 30 years after. Vintage guitars, early Moog synths and other memorobilia. To Jan 25, Musée de la Musique, 221 av Jean-Jaurès, 19e, Mº Porte de Pantin
Piaf, La Môme de Paris This entertaining exhibition, which coincides with the 40th anniversary of the death one of France’s greatest “music-hall” performers, spotlights her stage career via a lively documentary display of photographs, posters, programs, records and stage costumes. To Jan 30, 10am to 7pm, closed Sun, Hôtel de Ville (Salon d’accueil), 29 rue de Rivoli, 4e, Mº Hôtel-de-Ville, free
Aux Origines de l’Abstraction (1800-1914) This show retraces the roots of abstract painting bringing together over 150 works created between 1800 and 1914, including major paintings by Turner, Friedrich, Monet, Redon, Whistler, Kandisky, Delaunay, Kupka and Picabia. To Feb 22, daily 10am to 6pm, Thur 10am to 9:45pm, Sun 9am to 6pm, closed Mon, Musée d’Orsay, 1 rue de la Légion d’Honneur, 7e
Lumière sur l’Autochrome An exhibit celebrating the 100th anniversary of color photography. A rare opportunity to see Louis Lumière’s pioneering steps into color and pictures from Kahn’s collection of 72 000 autochrome plates. To Feb 29, Tue to Sun, 11am to 6pm, Musée Albert Kahn, 14 rue du Port, 92100 Boulogne, M° Boulogne-Pont de Saint-Cloud, tel: 01 46 04 52 80
Botero From brothels to bullfights. Recent paintings, pastels and sketches from one of South America’s best known artists. To Mar 15, daily 11am to 6pm (closed Tue), Musée Maillol, 59-61 rue de Grenelle, 7e, M° rue du Bac, tel: 01 42 22 59 58
compiled by Sandra Kwock-Silve
