Paris Update Events 06.01.2021

Links to events happening this week in Paris

Note to readers: Paris has currently has an 8pm curfew, while a number of départements in eastern France that have been hard-hit by Covid-19 now shut down at 6pm. Shops and art galleries are open, but museums, theaters, cinemas, restaurants and cafés throughout the country remain closed. The situation will be reviewed on January 20. See below for online and a few live events.

Ongoing

Impressionism

The Festival Normandie Impressionisme invites viewers to revisit the festival through a photo album.

Online

Ongoing

Art of Migration

Streaming of works by migrant artists in France from the postponed Festival Visions d’Exil.

online

Ongoing

Women migrants’ history in pictures

The National Museum of Immigration presents online images of women migrants from the exhibition “Les Femmes en Mouvements.” Above: Punta Paloma, Spain, 2001, Go No Go, Les frontières de l’Europe, 1988-2002 © Ad Van Denderen, Musée National de l’Histoire de l’Immigration

Online

Ongoing

Art on film

For 25 Arts Seconde, the Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles presents a series of films by and about artists.

Online

Through January 16

Charity tombola

Stars Solidaires presents an online art tombola in aid of AMF-Téléthon, a charity for those with rare diseases.

Online

Ongoing

Photography in quarantine

The Maison Européenne de la Photographie presents masterclasses, lectures and interviews with artists on its website and social media while the gallery remains closed.

Online

Ongoing

Indie films

The Cinémathèque Française is screening some unusual films from its catalog online (free).

Online

Through January 23

Online exhibitions

Galerie Templon invites you through its virtual doors: all three current exhibitions are now available to view online.

Online

Through January 15

Outdoor art

While indoor exhibits are closed, the second edition of George V Monumental presents 10 giant sculptures by contemporary artist Manolo Valdés displayed along the famous Avenue George V.

Avenue George V, Paris

Ongoing

Free classes on French topics

Pandemonium U presents free Zoom classes in English on such topics as the role of small French villages in helping refugees and the death of Resistance hero Jean Moulin.

Online

Ongoing

Art from home

The Centre Pompidou presents its first virtual exhibition, devoted to Miró.

Online

Ongoing

Get creative at home

The Centre Pompidou presents a wide range of videos, including visits to exhibitions, spotlights on artworks and periods, and a series for children.

Online

Ongoing

More art at home

The Palais de Tokyo offers interviews with artists and behind-the-scenes content on its YouTube channel for Palais à la Maison.

Online

Ongoing

More virtual art

The Grand Palais offers live lectures, virtual exhibitions and more on its website and social media.

Online

Through January 30

Cross-continental art

Artists from Africa, Asia and Oceania present work on the Tetraktys figure for Cabinet Da-End X, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the gallery’s opening.

Galerie Da-End, Paris

Through January 3

Art in the time of Covid

The Palais du Tokyo presents an online version of “Anticorps,” its exhibition showcasing 20 artists’ take on the reimagining of human relationships during the pandemic.

Online

Ongoing

Paris museum podcasts

Brighten up a lockdown walk with a podcast produced by Paris Musées.

Online

Through June 2021

Discovering art history

Learn how to appreciate and analyze art in its historical context in a range of masterclasses offered by Les Paris de l’Art 2020/21.

Various locations, Paris & Online

Throughout lockdown

French film with English subtitles

Lost in Frenchlation has teamed up with Eyelet so users can watch independent French films directly on its website. First film is free.

Online
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