Wonderful tales in Issy-les-Moulineaux
The Contes en ballade festival offers tales for ten days, sometimes with music to amaze children.
In “Bouts de moi”, Cécile Bergame invites children aged 1 to 3 to play mirror games which tell with mischief and humor how, end by end, the child understands that he is himself, singular, perfect, unique.
At 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., at the Temps des Cerises space.
For little ones too, “Sleeping” will tell stories of sleeping, cats roaming and mice playing.
At 11 a.m. at the Manufacture space.
The festival offers a host of beautiful stories for all ages, until January 28.
And it's free.
Tales on a Walk Festival, in Issy-les-Moulineaux (Hauts-de-Seine) until January 28.
“Bouts de moi”, at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., at the Temps des Cerises space.
“Sleeping”, at 11 a.m., at the Manufacture space.
Such.
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Masterpieces of black and white photography at the BNF
“Kayaking,” photo by Ray K. Metzker (1961) Estate Ray K. Metzker
This is the last day to enjoy “Black & White: An Aesthetic of Photography,” an exhibition that brings together 300 black and white masterpieces from the collections of the National Library of France.
The big names in French and international photography like Nadar, Man Ray, Ansel Adams, Willy Ronis, Diane Arbus, Robert Frank, William Klein and Valérie Belin span 150 years of history.
The exhibition addresses the aesthetic angle and the modes of image creation.
Plastic and graphic effects of contrasts, play of shadows and lights.
The selected authors are black and white specialists.
“Black & white: An aesthetic of photography”, at the BNF, gallery 2, quai François-Mauriac in Paris (13th century).
From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Price: 8 euros and 10 euros.
Hip-hop in Neuilly-Plaisance
The H Quality hip-hop dance choreographic competition is orchestrated by one of the pioneers of urban dance in France, Claise M'Passi.
For this 10th edition, the day expects more than 200 dancers, in 2 against 2 battles, in new style hip-hop, house dance and popping styles.
The winners of each category will win 2,024 euros each.
Candidates will also have to dance improv to music chosen at random by a DJ, in groups of 2 to 8 artists.
At the Neuilly-Plaisance village hall (Seine-Saint-Denis), 11, avenue du Maréchal-Foch, from 3:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Single price: 10 euros.
The “Felines” exhibition continues at the Jardin des Plantes
Photo of a cheetah which appears in the “Felines” exhibition.
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Lions, cheetahs, or more simply cats... Felines are as fascinating as ever.
As proof: the exhibition dedicated to them in the Jardin des Plantes is extended, after attracting 260,000 visitors.
In a very immersive setting, “Felines” invites you to discover the 38 existing species on Earth, through more than 100 stuffed animals but also works of art on loan from museums.
The opportunity to unravel some of the mysteries of the domestic cat.
“Felines”, at the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution, 36, rue Geoffroy-Saint-Hilaire in Paris (Ve).
From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and until April 21.
Prices: 10-13 euros.
Information:
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Larsène, a funny magician at La Cigale
The magician Larsène.
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There are still places left to applaud Larsène, a high-level magician and mentalist, who manipulates cards as well as predictions.
He brings spectators up to make them draw cards, read words in books that the magician will inevitably guess.
The public laughs, is surprised, watches some videos which accompany the tours, and even draws the names of the stage towns of the Tour de France.
After this brief visit to Paris, Larsène will go on tour.
At 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. at La Cigale, 120, bd de Rochechouart, in Paris (18th century).
From 26 euros.
Weaving and clothing in Sèvres
The art of creating clothing transcends utility.
Clothing has become a mode of artistic expression in its own right.
The diversity of materials and techniques available to creators offers great freedom of design.
The exhibition “Weaving the future, dressing the body
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invites you to explore the richness of materials and crafts.
It offers a reflection on exceptional textile know-how and their contribution to sustainable fashion.
“Weaving the future, dressing the body”, in Sèvres (Hauts-de-Seine), at the Jardin des métiers d’art et du design, 6, Grande-Rue, Wednesday to Sunday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
FREE ENTRANCE.