[Paris Solo Exhibition 2018] 160 Years of Friendship between Japan and France! Showcase the appeal of diverse Japanese art

Paris, the capital of art, once again sprang into “Japonism” in 2018

Every year, over 87 million tourists flock to Paris, France, which boasts the highest number of international travelers in the world, in search of “culture and art.” It is said that there are over 200 museums in Paris, including an overwhelmingly large museum like the Louvre, and it continues to attract many people as the “city of art.”
Since 2013, our corporation has held solo and group exhibitions by Japanese artists as part of the Japan-France exchange project Japan Moment (Japan Moment). 2018, which is now in its 6th year, is Paris, Saint-Germain-des-Prés”Étienne de Causanne Gallery”, an exhibition by 13 artists will be held over 3 sessions: the spring season from 5/23 (Wed) to 6/8 (Fri), the summer season from 8/30 (Thu) to 9/6 (Thu), and the fall session from 10/5 (Fri) to 31 (Wed). Further, continuing from 2017”Musée des Arts Décoratifs” However, an exhibition by 3 artists was held from 11/30 (Friday) to 12/7 (Friday), and it was a year where Japanese art was exhibited on an unprecedented scale and duration.

Strangely enough, 2018 commemorates the 160th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and France,”Japonism 2018It was a year where Japan events covering a wide range of genres such as traditional performing arts, theater, music, movies, Japanese food, martial arts, and art were held in various parts of Paris under the title”. The Étienne Gallery is no exception, and during the fall exhibition, Japan Art monopolized the gallery for 1 month in October, and then it was held in the basement of the Louvre Museum.”Salon Art Shopping Paris” The season also overlapped, and the festival mood was at its peak. It was very well received as an exhibition suitable for “Japonism 2018,” and once again promoted the presence of Japanese art widely in Paris.

Étienne de Causans Gallery Galerie Etienne de Causans

The Saint-Germain district, where the Étienne de Causain Gallery is located, is an area called a treasure trove of art with many galleries, close to the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, which has produced numerous artists such as Delacroix, Monet, and Renoir. If you pass through the square of Saint Germain Church, which is always crowded with many people, and walk along the Seine Street for a while, you will see the Étienne de Causanne Gallery.

Time passes slowly in this area after entering one path from the glittering boulevard lined with high-end boutiques and long-established cafes “Les Deux Mago” and “Café de Flore.”

The Étienne de Causanne Gallery, which has a high profile unique to long-established stores and excellent customers from long ago, is visited by many people, including invited guests and VIPs, art fans seeking encounters with new art, and art school students.

Paris, Étienne de Causans Gallery (Galerie Etienne de Causans)25, rue de Seine, 75006 Paris — France 7 minute walk from Saint-Germain-des-Prés (Saint-Germain-des-Prés) Metro Line 4

High-Level Japanese Art Gathers at Étienne de Causanne Gallery

There is a high level of interest and knowledge about Japanese culture, and they are Parisians who are familiar with most Japanese art, from Ukiyo-e, maiko, and calligraphy to anime and contemporary art, but the 13 artists who exhibited this time made a big impact with a diverse lineup of calligraphy, ink paintings, oil paintings, ballpoint pen paintings, acrylic paintings, clay art, creative dolls, photographs, shadow boxes, etc. The exhibition, which combines too much scale, high quality, and individuality to convey the appeal of Japanese art in a multifaceted manner, resonated with the owner, Mr. Etienne, who has seen numerous exhibitions, and said, “It's wonderful that the level of Japanese art is improving year by year. I'm happy that a selection of artists are holding solo exhibitions at this gallery.”

Paris Museum of Decorative Arts Le Musée des Arts Décoratifs

Meanwhile, an exhibition by 3 artists was held from 11/30 (Friday) to 12/7 (Friday) at the Paris Museum of Decorative Arts. Adjacent to the Louvre Museum, which was the venue”Musée des Arts Décoratifs” is a heavy stone building with historical value built during the reign of Napoleon III, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is an art museum with the highest status in Paris, including its location. It is a wonderful venue with gorgeous settings everywhere, such as high ceilings with atrium ceilings, mosaic tiled floors, and decoratively designed staircase balustrades.

Louvre Palace Paris Decorative Arts Museum (Le Musée des Arts Décoratifs Le Hall des Maréchaux)
‍103, rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
4 minute walk from Palais Royal Musée du Louvre (Palais Royal Musée du Louvre) Metro Line 1 and 7

The extravagant solo exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris has also been expanded

At the solo exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, we were able to display large-scale works suitable for a large venue and introduce artist profiles in detail, etc., and we were able to perform an exhibition with a high level of satisfaction among both visitors and artists. VIPs such as magazine editor-in-chief and critics joined Vernissage, and thank them for the crowds. The visitors enjoyed appreciating Japanese art in the most luxurious space.

To further develop the art relationship between Japan and France over 160 years

The exchange between Japan and France, which began 160 years ago, has had such a tremendous impact not only on trade, but also in terms of culture and art, that it is impossible to talk about each other without their presence. Since the time when Japanese culture, including Ukiyo-e, was called “Japonism,” and there was a huge boom, French people have continued to support Japanese art and Japanese aesthetics along with a sense of familiarity and admiration even now. In addition to this ethos, the fact that Parisians have a strong aesthetic eye for art and a culture where buying and owning art is not uncommon can also be said to be a major advantage of holding a solo exhibition in Paris. In fact, the works were sold at this solo exhibition, and several items were handed over to manpower. It is rare for works to be sold at solo exhibitions centered around exhibitions, and buyers were not limited to art collectors, and there were also cases where they casually stopped by the gallery and fell in love with the work at first sight.

Our corporation will focus on disseminating Japanese culture and promoting excellent Japanese artists so that the relationship between Japan and France, which has been nurtured over a long period of time, becomes even deeper and richer.

Inquiries about solo and group exhibitions

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◎ Address: Japan Promotion Association Japan Moment Management Office
◎ Address: 4th Floor, Ebina Building, 6-18-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001
◎ Telephone: 03-5766-2450/Fax: 03-5766-2451
◎ Email: info@japanpromotion.org

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