Special Art Exhibitions in Paris

There are a number of notable art exhibits in Paris right now. Here is a rundown of four of the most significant.

At the Musee Picasso is an exhibition celebrating the 100^th anniversary of the painting that brought cubism into the world of art, Picasso’s famous “Demoiselles d’Avignon”. A number of his cubist works from 1906 to 1925 are on display. The museum is at 5 rue de Thorigny in the 3^rd arrondissement. The metro station is St. Paul, and the entrance fee is 6.50 euros. The exhibit runs through Jan. 7.

There is a major Corbet retrospective, the first of the great artist since 1977, at the Grand Palais which runs until Jan. 28^th. 120 paintings and 30 graphic works are shown, along with a number of photographs that point out details of his artistic ability and show how his paintings pertained to the social issues of his day. The Grand Palais is at 3 ave du General-Eisenhower in the 8^th arrondissement. The metro stop is Champs-Elysees.

An Impressionism exhibit is taking place at the Musee Marmottan-Monet until Feb 3. On display is the collection of the 19^th century Romanian physician Georges de Bellio and features works by Monet, Manet, Sisley, Pissarro, Renoir, Morisot, and others. The museum is at 2 rue Louis-Boilly in the 16^th arrondissement. The subway stop is La Muette. The exhibition costs 9 euros.

If you like Fragonard, over 100 of his 18^th century paintings and drawings are being displayed at the Musee Jacquemart-Andre at 158 blvd Haussmann in the 8^th arrondissement. The exhibition costs 9.50 euros and is on display until January 13^th. The metro stop is Miromesnil.

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