The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are fast approaching! An exceptional weekend held every year, offering a unique opportunity for everyone to discover monuments, museums and gardens that are often inaccessible the rest of the year. On September 21 and 22, 2024, Paris will once again be at the heart of these festivities, inviting the curious and history buffs to explore the capital's riches. A great opportunity to marvel and learn!
TheAtelier-Musée Chana Orloff has a fascinating story to tell, and what better way to discover it than during the Journées du Patrimoine... Chana Orloff, a renowned 20th-century sculptor, is at the heart of this magical place in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. A Russian immigrant who arrived in France in the early 20th century, she made her mark in a predominantly male artistic world. The Atelier-Musée that bears her name is in fact her former residence and workplace, retaining a warm, intimate atmosphere. Here you can admire a permanent collection of her works, testifying to the strength and sensitivity of this extraordinary artist.
To visit theAtelier-Musée Chana Orloff is to plunge into the world of an extraordinary woman artist and to penetrate the intimacy of her creative process. The Journées du Patrimoine are an opportunity to take advantage of exceptional free guided tours. You'll discover not only Chana Orloff's magnificent sculptures, but also her life story, her inspirations and her invaluable contribution to modern art. An artistic and historical journey that promises to be unforgettable, in a preserved and magical setting. So, why not drop in for a visit?
The Ateliers-musée Chana Orloff is one of Paris's most intimate, moving and singular sites. The entire body of work of an important 20th-century sculptor is presented in the house-workshop designed by architect Auguste Perret in 1926.
In 2020, the site was awarded the "Maisons des illustres" label, one year after the installation of Chana Orloff's sculpture "Mon fils marin" on the Place des Droits de l'Enfant.
Chana Orloff was born into a Jewish family in the Ukraine, near Odessa. She arrived in Paris in 1910. She soon took up sculpture and became one of the leading figures of the Paris School. In the 1920s, members of the Parisian intelligentsia commissioned her to paint their portraits. In 1937, the Petit Palais reserved an entire room for her as part of the "Masters of Independent Art" exhibition. His sculptures are smooth and seductive, as illustrated by Mon fils marin (1927). Between the wars, she exhibited in Europe, Palestine, Japan and the United States...
In 1945, back from Geneva where she had taken refuge in 1942, she returned to Paris. Her studios were devastated, and many of her sculptures had disappeared or been smashed. The shock of the war prompted her to question her artistic practice.
Her style evolved profoundly. From then on, her fingerprints would be present in most of her works, which remained figurative, although some tended towards abstraction. Over a period of sixty years, this major artist produced almost 500 sculptures and more than 3,000 drawings.
Chana Orloff's grandchildren will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Ateliers-musée Chana Orloff
7 bis Villa Seurat
75014 Paris 14
Access
Metro line 4 "Alésia" station
Prices
Free
Official website
www.chana-orloff.org
Booking
www.chana-orloff.org
More information
Visits from 10am to 5pm.
