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Cité Universitaire

Posted on January 13, 2008 by Susie Hollands

Cité U ‘s eclectic campus houses around 5000 foreign university students, researchers, artists and trainees of around 132 different nationalities. Spread over 34-hectares of wooded grounds 37 houses, foundations or colleges, each with its own distinctive architecture and personality serve as halls of residence. Look out for the Fondation Suisse, designed by Le Corbusier in… Read more

Fondation d’Entreprise Ricard

Posted on November 3, 2007 by Susie Hollands

Image: Fondation d’Entreprise Ricard This space shows young French contemporary artists and curators working in the field of plastic arts. Exhibitions are accompanied by a programme of talks and discussions in the evenings, conferences and students days. Fondation d’entreprise Ricard 12 rue Boissy d’Anglas, 8th Ph: 01 53 30 88 00 Metro: Concorde (1, 8,12) Read more

The Nouveau Casino

Posted on October 22, 2007 by VINGT Editorial

Text: Jayson Harsin Nestled in the briar patch of branchitude at 114 rue Oberkampf is a former 1930s cabaret. The building later became an artist atelier. Then in 2001 it opened as home to what is now one of the premier mid-size live music and clubbing venues in Paris – The Nouveau Casino. The admirable… Read more

Maison Européene de la Photographie

Posted on October 15, 2007 by VINGT Editorial

Words: Sarah-Neel Smith The Maison Européene de la Photographie hosts a new round of photography exhibitions every three to four months. Drawing on its own significant permanent collection and from other collections worldwide, it consistently delivers high quality exhibits notable not only for their content, but also for their impeccable installation and bilingual exhibition texts. MEP… Read more

Ecole National Supérieure des Beaux-Arts

Posted on September 11, 2007 by Susie Hollands

The Ecole des beaux-arts is Paris’ prestigious Fine Arts academy. At the end of their period of study, students receive a diploma (diplôme national supérieur d’arts plastiques), after presenting their work to a jury largely made up of specialists from outside the School. Read more