Over time, some of the paintings depicting Étretat have acquired an iconic status and become part of the collective imaginary. The museum, in partnership with the Städel Museum in Frankfurt, will present an exhibition devoted to representations of Étretat, based on four major works held in the collections of the two institutions, all of which were painted in Étretat: two Waves by Gustave Courbet (1869-1870), and two paintings by Claude Monet, The Luncheon (1868-1869) and Rough sea, Etretat (1883). These works testify of the central role played by this village, located on the Normandy coast, in the development of new pictorial languages over the course of the 19th century. Through a selection of paintings, drawings, photographs and archives, the exhibition traces the story of the discovery of Étretat by artists, painters and writers alike, and highlights its construction as a mythical landscape, from Eugène Isabey to Henri Matisse. 

The exhibition is organised by the museum of Fine Arts of Lyon in association with the Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main.

This winter, a wave of manga is sweeping through the Guimet Museum! Whatever your age or generation, come and see your favourite heroes in an exceptional exhibition, spread across all three floors of the museum for the first time.

Admired by several generations of readers, the manga has conquered France and the world, whether aimed at teenagers (shonen for boys, shojo for girls) or adults (seinen, josei, seijin, etc.). But do you know its origins? Through original comic strips and magazines, juxtaposed with objects and graphic works from our collections, the exhibition Manga: An art of its own! lifts the veil on the birth and complex evolution of Japanese comics. From ancient traditions to early Western influences, from satirical press to the first steps of animation, from the creativity of the master mangaka of the 20th and 21st centuries to their influence on fashion and haute couture, the world of manga will hold no more secrets for you!

Curators:
Estelle Bauer, curator of Japanese collections at the Guimet Museum
Didier Pasamonik, publisher and journalist

 With the support of the Franco-Japanese Sasakawa Foundation

Dive into the heart of the centenary celebrations of the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris, a landmark event that shaped the history of architecture and decorative arts.

The 1925 Exhibition: A Manifesto for Modernity

Inaugurated on April 28, 1925, between the Grand Palais and the Invalides, the International Exhibition reflects the creative ferment of a post-war society undergoing profound transformation. A true springboard for the Art Deco style, it showcased visionary figures such as Le Corbusier, Auguste Perret, Henri Sauvage, and Robert Mallet-Stevens. Under the direction of Charles Plumet, the bold pavilions built for the occasion explored new architectural, urban, and decorative approaches, closely engaging with nature.

Curatorial direction

Bénédicte Mayer, curatorial officer, Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine