Marc Riboud, Istanbul, Turquie (1955). Courtesy of Polka Galerie.
France in July is synonymous with one event: Bastille Day. In Paris, after watching the military parade on the Champs-Élysées in celebration of the formally named ‘La Fête nationale’ or ‘Le quatorze juillet,’ what better way to enjoy some quality time than by exploring the art scene offered by the city. Hopefully, July will allow you quiet days to explore ‘La Ville Lumière.’
Begin your art tour at Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, which is displaying sculptures by Antony Gormley examining issues of the body and space. You have until the end of the month to see some exciting group exhibitions: Marian Goodman Gallery is presenting selected artworks by Christian Boltanski, François Morellet, and Richard Tuttle, and mfc-michèle didier is featuring works by Liam Gillick, Christian Barclay, and Annette Messager as part of the collaborative project “BLESS N°53 Contenttenders.”
If you enjoy photojournalism, you will be thrilled for two reasons. Marc Riboud’s career is honored at Polka Galerie, with 47 rarely shown prints, and the Jeu de Paume is revisiting the work of Germaine Krull, one of the best-known figures in the history of photography. A staple of French culture is celebrated at the Grand Palais, with the dazzling show “The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier.” For more contemporary artworks, head to the Palais de Tokyo, where a new show just opened with artworks by Céleste Boursier-Mougenot, who is currently representing France at the 56th Venice Biennale .
Once again, the French capital will delight you. What a relief to think, “We’ll always have Paris.”
Exhibition: “Antony Gormley – Second Body”
When: March 1–July 18, 2015
Where: Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, 69 avenue du Général Leclerc, Paris, France
Antony Gormley, BIG EFFECT (2014). Courtesy of Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac.
Exhibition: “The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier”
When: April 1–August 3, 2015
Where: Grand Palais, 3 avenue du Général Eisenhower, Paris, France
Pierre et Gilles, Portrait Jean Paul Gaultier. Courtesy of The Grand Palais.
Exhibition: “Markus Lüpertz: A Retrospective”
When: April 17–July 19, 2015
Where: Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, 11 avenue du Président Wilson, Paris, France
Markus Lüpertz, Staudamm-dithyrambisch. Courtesy of Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris and © ADAGP, Paris.
Exhibition: “BLESS N°53 Contenttenders”
When: May 22–August 1, 2015
Where: mfc-michèle Didier, 66 rue Notre-Dame de Nazareth, Paris, France
BLESS, N°45 Soundperfume Melodized Pillow Hammock hosts Christian Marclay (2015). Courtesy of mfc-michèle didier.
Exhibition: “Marc Riboud – L’un pour l’autre”
When: May 30–August 1, 2015
Where: Polka Galerie, Cour de Venise, 12 rue Saint Gilles, Paris, France
Marc Riboud, New Dehli, Inde (1985). Courtesy of Polka Galerie.
Exhibition: “Germaine Krull (1897-1985) A Photographer’s Journey”
When: June 2–September 27, 2015
Where: Jeu de Paume, 1 Place de la Concorde, Paris, France
Germaine Krull. Courtesy of Jeu de Paume and the artist.
Exhibition: “KONGO – Mr Colorful”
When: June 3–July 25, 2015
Where: Galerie Matignon, 18 avenue Matignon, Paris, France
Kongo, Couleurs Religion (2015). Courtesy of Galerie Matignon.
Exhibition: “Presque rien”
When: June 5–July 31, 2015
Where: Marian Goodman Gallery, 79 rue du Temple, Paris, France
Installation View (2015). Courtesy of Marian Goodman Gallery.
Exhibition: “Oda Jaune – Masks”
When: June 6–July 24, 2015
Where: Galerie Daniel Templon, 30 rue Beaubourg, Paris, France
Oda Jaune, Sans Titre (2015). Courtesy of Galerie Daniel Templon.
Exhibition: “Yves Oppenheim”
When: June 11–July 25, 2015
Where: Galerie Max Hetzler, 57 rue du Temple, Paris, France
Yves Oppenheim, Untitled (2014). Courtesy of Galerie Max Hetzler.
Exhibition: “Martin Usborne: Where Hunting Dogs Rest”
When: June 12–July 31, 2015
Where: Galerie Photo 12 / Fine Photographs, 14 rue des Jardins Saint-Paul, Paris, France
Martin Usborne, Galgo n°2 (2015). Courtesy of Galerie Photo 12 / Fine Photographs.
Exhibition: “Céleste Boursier-Mougenot”
When: June 24–September 13, 2015
Where: Palais de Tokyo, 13 avenue du Président Wilson, Paris, France
Céleste Boursier-Mougenot, acquaalta, document préparatoire (2015). Courtesy of the artist and Galerie Xippas; Paula Cooper Gallery; Galerie Mario Mazzoli © ADAGP, Paris.