The grand exhibitions (or ‘World Fairs’) of the 19th century have left many beautiful buildings around Europe such as the Brighton Pavilion near London, the Palau Nacional in Barcelona and the Grande Palais in Paris.
Often used to stage large-scale trade fairs and events, this impressive fin de siècle edifice also stages art and cultural shows, and has proved to have the perfect format for macro-sized shows where size really does matter.
Grande Palais exhibitions
On until February 21st is ‘Monumenta’, a contemporary art show where artists working in all media are given the chance to display their work underneath the Grande Palais’ soaring glass and steel dome. This year’s invited artist is Christian Boltanski, who has created a powerful image and sound installation, especially conceived for the space, titled ‘Personnes’. ‘Art Paris’ follows, the artistic event of the year when international artists descend on the city to showcase their work and network with French dealers. (March 18-22).
Elsewhere in the Grande Palais ‘A World in Colours’ (on until May 2nd) takes you on a journey through the science of colour, from the work of Gabriel Lippmann, the French scientist who made colour photography possible to its modern, digital ascendants. Hurry along with your kids, as also finishing in May is ‘What Dinosaurs Ate’ an animated show on the dietary habits of the world’s first creatures.
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