Archive for February 2017

Fondation Louis Vuitton

In collaboration with Frank Gehry, artist Daniel Buren created twelve "sails" that combine with the daylight and create a play of colors, projections, reflections, transparencies that contrast both inside and outside.

At the wishes of LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, Fondation Louis Vuitton was created to promote art and culture, adding to what the brand has been doing for the past 20 years. Their aim with this building is to support and promote contemporary artistic creation.

The institution features temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art that are brought twice a year. They also feature "Architectural journey: Frank Gehry, la Fondation Louis Vuitton" as a permanent exhibition. This explores how the building was created and brought into fruition by designer Frank Gehry.

Restaurant "Le Frank"

During my visit, I was able to see Icons of Modern Art: The Shchukin Collection, which honors Sergei Shchukin, one of the 20th century's greatest collectors of French modern art. His collection included the works of Monet, Matisse, Picasso, Gauguin, Cézanne, Le Douanier Rousseau and Derain.

I also was able to experience Daniel Buren's "Observatory of light" (the colorful architecture on the building combines with the light to create projections and more).

Part of the architectural planning for the building

There's even an outdoor observatory for you to get a great view of the city of lights. If you have a peek through the right corner, you can catch a gorgeous glimpse of the Eiffel Tower!

If you love art and are in Paris or planning a visit soon, do yourself a favor and make sure to check out Fondation Louis Vuitton. It's popular and packed so I suggest an early arrival to give yourself time to experience everything. There is so much to see and it's curated marvelously.

For hours and more:
Fondation Louis Vuitton
8, Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi
Bois de Boulogne - 75116 - Paris

I was a guest of Fondation Louis Vuitton but all opinions are my own.

Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris (MAM)

The Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris (MAM) is the major modern art museum for the city of Paris and dedicated to modern and contemporary art of the 20th and 21st centuries.

While I visited, I was able to see Eva + Adele: You Are My Biggest Inspiration. The exhibition showcases art of the self-proclaimed "Hermaphrodite Twins in Art". Their art demonstrates the complexity of sexual identity and features works representative of their output over the past 25 years.

I was also able to enjoy an exhibition of the works of Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), one of the most famous French painters of the 20th century. Viewers follow Buffet's work chronologically throughout his career while exploring his varying themes of literature, religion, death and more.

The museum is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10am to 6pm except Thursdays, when they are open in the evening for exhibitions only. (Last admissions are 45 minutes prior to closing. Don't come late, trust me!)

Musée d'Art moderne de la Ville de Paris
11 avenue du Président Wilson - 75116 Paris
Tél : 01 53 67 40 00

I was a guest of the Musée d'Art modern de la Ville de Paris but all opinions are my own.

Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors

"Infinity Mirrors" is an exhibition celebrating the work of renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.

At the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC, you'll find six infinity mirror rooms that give viewers the opportunity to examine Kusama's central themes, including the celebration of life and it's aftermath.

Yayoi Kusama's mirrors combined with her artwork creates a kaleidoscopic environment and gives an opportunity to step into the illusion of infinite space. This exhibition has the most ever rooms shown together.

"Infinity Mirror Room-Phalli's Field (1965/2016)"

"Infinity Mirrored Room-Love Forever (1966/1994)"

"Infinity Mirrored Room-The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away (2013)"

"Dots Obsession-Love Transformed into Dots (2007/2017)"

"Infinity Mirrored Room-Aftermath of the Obliteration of Eternity (2009)"

"Infinity Mirrored Room-All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins (2016)

"The Obliteration Room (2002/2017)

The exhibition was one of the best ones I have ever seen! The installations are brilliant, vibrant and it's truly hard to pick a favorite. (Although, I am partial to the pumpkins because I'm obsessed with their glow plus that's my nickname from my mom. <3)

This must-see exhibition is sure to be packed out, hence why to gain access, you will need a pre-selected timed pass. Passes are released on the museum's website Mondays at noon for the following week or you can walk up for same-day passes starting February 23.

Don't miss out and be sure to share your social media posts with the #InfiniteKusama hashtag!!

Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors
February 23 to May 14, 2017

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Independence Avenue at 7th street SW
Open daily, 10am-5:30pm

Get your timed passes HERE

I was a guest of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden for this exhibition but all opinions are my own.