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Fondation Cartier in Paris

Cartier Foundation

 

Cartier Foundation, established in 1984, settled in 1994 in a building glass facade built as a vast horn-eye, designed by architect Jean Nouvel.

 

The foundation aims to disseminate a variety of works by living artists

 

Cartier Foundation in Paris

Fondation Cartier - Paris

Eclecticism and diversity are the watchwords of this museum which brings together large groups of strong personalities of contemporary art. Arman, César, Raymond Hains, Jean-Pierre Raynaud, but also younger figures in French art scene, Alberola, Jean-Charles Blais, or international, are presented as Mathew Barney Boulevard Raspail.

 

The Foundation welcomes all forms of contemporary art without restrictions, painting and video, drawing and photography, sculpture and installation. It offers a panorama vast enough that flourished in the 1980s, with roots in the revival of artistic practice in the 1960s and 70s. Collections are complemented by exhibitions.

 

The Cartier Foundation also organizes 'nomadic nights' events related to arts, in agreement with the exhibitions.

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love Cartier
samuel (6 Oct 2011 - 11:30)
Love this Cartier Foundation, beautiful building and very funny opening parties. very hipe place.

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Fondation Cartier in Paris

Address : 261, Boulevard Raspail
Zip code : 75014
City : Paris - France
Area : Saint-Germain-des-Prés / Quartier Latin
Website : Fondation Cartier - Paris
Opening hours : Open every day except Monday, from 11h to 20h, 22h on Tuesdays.
Prices : Full price € 5 / Reduced rate € 3.5 / Free for children under 10 years
Phone : 01 42 18 56 50
Metro/Bus : Raspail

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Your comments : Fondation Cartier

love Cartier
- samuel
(6 Oct 2011 - 11:30)
Love this Cartier Foundation, beautiful building and very funny opening parties. very hipe place.
last days for Moebius at fondation Cartier
- BD
(7 Mar 2011 - 13:15)
First major Paris show of French cartoon MOEBIUS at the Fondation Cartier closes on Sunday March 13th