Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art

Modern art museum · Montparnasse

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"Discovering Contemporary Art at the Fondation Cartier Little needs to be said about Paris 's peerless art scene and the iconic museums that greet throngs of visitors each day but we hear very little about spaces like the non profit Fondation Cartier for Contemporary Art nestled in the 1'4th arrondissement, a hike from the city's artistic epicenter. My enthusiasms run more toward the impressionist era so the offbeat styles housed within the Centre Pompidou and countless galleries across the city are often lost on me. Gearing up for my first visit to the Fondation Cartier several years ago, I expected much of the same. Instead I found myself surrounded by fascinating and evocative works spanning multiple disciplines, from photography to performance art. An exhibit on street art and graffiti hooked me in and I've been a fan ever since. Creative workshops and family visits are also offered (kid friendly!)"

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