Museum Night, an annual event held throughout Europe, is back. To mark the occasion, museums open their doors free of charge at night, offering us a privileged moment of cultural discovery. This year, the date is May 17, 2025. Among the Parisian venues taking part in the event, theInstitut Giacometti has some wonderful discoveries in store foryou .
TheInstitut Giacometti in Paris is a cultural gem, nestled in the heart of the 14th arrondissement, dedicated to the work of one of the 20th century's most influential sculptors and painters, Alberto Giacometti. Housed in a former artists' studio, it offers an intimate dive into the world of the Swiss artist, renowned for his slender, expressive sculptures. Opened in 2018, the Institut Giacometti is a tribute to the richness and complexity of his work, offering visitors a rare opportunity to explore his unparalleled creativity.
The Institute's permanent collection highlights the many facets of Giacometti's art, from his famous sculptures to his lesser-known drawings, sketches and paintings. The staging of the works in this intimate setting makes for an immersive experience, where you can almost feel the artist's presence. In addition to the permanent collection, the Institut regularly organizes temporary exhibitions, lectures and workshops, providing a deeper understanding of Giacometti's work and its impact on modern art.
The choice of this location is not insignificant. Located in a district that saw many artists work throughout the 20th century, the Institut Giacometti is part of a rich and vibrant artistic tradition. The former studio, carefully renovated to house the institute, retains the spirit and atmosphere that inspired Giacometti throughout his career. It was in this space that the artist created some of his most emblematic works, and today it becomes a place of memory and creation, inviting reflection and discovery.
A visit to the Institut Giacometti is a wonderful discovery for art lovers and those wishing to immerse themselves in the world of an artist who left his mark on art history. With a varied program and collections showcasing a wide range of his work, the Institut offers a unique perspective on Giacometti's boundless creativity.
Evening visit to the exhibition "Alberto Giacometti / Petrit Halilaj - We were building a fantastic palace at night..."
Saturday, May 17, 2025 6:30 pm - 11 pm
Free admission, subject to availability.
The exhibition "Alberto Giacometti / Petrit Halilaj - We were building a fantastic palace at night..." at the Institut Giacometti brings together works by contemporary artist Petrit Halilaj and those by Alberto Giacometti. Marked by his childhood in war-torn Kosovo, Petrit Halilaj has developed a practice in which individual and collective histories intertwine to envisage spaces of freedom not devoid of playfulness and lightness. Like Giacometti at certain periods, children's drawings have nourished his work, opening up a dreamlike, even magical horizon to sculpture.
Starting with a children's drawing copied by Giacometti, Halilaj enters into a subtle, dreamlike dialogue, playing on the passages between drawing and sculpture, revealing previously unseen aspects of his elder's work. With almost thirty works produced specifically for the exhibition, Halilaj explores the childlike vocabulary of his "Abetare", a form of drawing in space that has become a means of expression in its own right. The exhibition explores both artists' relationship with childhood, dreams, associations and wonder.
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Dates and Opening Time
On May 17, 2025
Location
Giacometti Institute
5 Rue Victor Schoelcher
75014 Paris 14
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
www.fondation-giacometti.fr
