ART & MUSEUMS ❘ LA CULTURE
RUE DES DAMES
READ THE SIGNS
Convivial street in Paris has many stories to tell
Word has it. it's the place to be when the clock strikes aperitif o'clock. Rue des Dames, in the Batignolles district, stretches from Avenue de Clichy to rue de Lévis, and was so-named because it led to the Abbaye des Dames de Montmartre, the name appearing on records as far back as the 17th century. Among its claims to fame,
rue des Dames used to be home to Studio des Dames, where until the late 80s musical stars such as Dalida, Johnny Hallyday and Renaud recorded their hits. It also holds the more sobering distinction of being one of the streets bombed by
OPENING THE PINAULT COLLECTION
The Bourse de Commerce-Pinault Collection – the fi rst Parisian museum exclusively dedicated to contemporary art through a private collection – opens its doors in the heart of Paris. The distinctive round former home of the Paris Stock Exchange, redesigned and transformed by architect Tadao Ando, establishes a new dialogue between heritage and present day creators. The centre will highlight the collection of contemporary works built by François Pinault, one of the most important contemporary art collectors in the world, over the past 40 years.
Did you know...? BEATING THE ODDS
With no command of spelling and reluctant to speak, Auguste Rodin had a tough time at school, preferring to draw or mould clay instead. The odds were stacked against him, having failed three times the entrance exam for the school of Fine Arts. But years of work as a craftsman and the staunch support of his parents fi nally forged the key to unlock his success. Rodin’s seminal work was a bust of his father, who had said to him, “If you want to be an artist, then be the best".
The remarkable selection, which is dedicated to art from the 1960s to the present day, is composed of more than 5,000 works by nearly 380 artists, and consists of a variety of paintings, sculptures, videos, photographs, sound works, installations and performances. The Bourse de Commerce contains seven exhibition galleries offering a rich programme of exhibitions with the aim to accompany artists in their creation. Opening mid-June 2020
www.boursedecommerce.fr
Zeppelins during the First World War. As recorded by Gérard Hartmann in Terreur sur La Ville, on a clear night in March 1915, railway employees in the north of France gave the alert that four Zeppelins were heading for Paris at great speed. Repelled by artillery, they veered off course northwest of the centre, dropping their bombs, one of which exploded at 7 rue des Dames. On a more felicitous note,
today rue des Dames is dotted with choice spots to spend time enjoying a glass or two accompanied by a platter of excellent charcuterie at very reasonable prices. Less touristy than neighbouring Montmartre, the zinc-topped counters are frequented by students, offi ce types and visitors alike. One for your little black book.
❯❯ Apr/May 2020 FRANCE TODAY ❘ 23 A NEW HOME FOR
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