From galleries to cinemas. Art spots where you can feel the atmosphere of modern Paris

Designed by a world-renowned architect, this museum is a major hub for 20th century art history that opened in 2014.

Fondation Louis Vuitton

The Bois de Boulogne is a forested park located about 5km west of the center of Paris. Within the park is the Fondation Louis Vuitton, an art museum shaped like two overlapping ships. This museum, which opened in 2014 with the Louis Vuitton Foundation's collection, was designed by the world-renowned architect Frank O. Gehry. The museum was designed with inspiration from the greenhouse architecture of 19th century Paris, and the exhibition space is full of ingenious design. Olafur Eliasson's site-specific works, which use light, mirrors, and water reflections, can only be seen here. Why not immerse yourself in this artistic experience?

The collection includes works by some of the most iconic artists in 20th century art history, including Edvard Munch, Francis Bacon, Alberto Giacometti, and Kazimir Malevich.

A photography and video museum where French history and modernity come together

Jeu de Paume

Jeu de Paume is an art museum specializing in photography and video, located on the west side of the Tuileries Garden, the oldest park in Paris. Its exterior is a stately Haussmannian style, a style of architecture that can be seen in many places in Paris, but the interior is open and modern.

Jeu de Paume is known for its enthusiastic curation of works by up-and-coming artists. Depending on the time of year, workshops and special exhibitions are held, and experimental exhibitions that make clever use of the space are also held, so you can encounter new art every time you visit.

A bookstore with a gallery space that even artists respect

Ofr.

Ofr. Librairie is located in the Nord Marais district, an area on the right bank of the Seine River that runs through Paris. This bookstore is famous for having many fans among artists and creative professionals from Japan and abroad. It stocks art books, photo books, and design magazines from around the world, as well as fashion items like T-shirts and accessories. The outstanding taste of this bookstore that has led the Parisian cultural scene seems to be reflected in its selection of products.

There is a gallery space at the back of the store, where exhibitions, concerts, and other events are held regularly. The store's name, Ofr., is an acronym for "Open, free & ready," and as the name suggests, the openness and freedom of the space is what makes it so popular with artists.

Explore art at the discerning gallery that introduced Takashi Murakami to the world

Galerie Perrotin

Galerie Perrotin, an influential gallery in the art industry, represents many popular contemporary artists, including Maurizio Cattelan, Ryan McGinley, and JR, and is also famous for having held Takashi Murakami's first solo exhibition overseas. The entrance to the gallery faces a major street in the bustling Marais district of Paris, but once inside, you'll be away from the hustle and bustle and find a space where you can concentrate on art.

The shop attached to the gallery is also well stocked, with many valuable books such as catalogs of past exhibitions and art books including collections of works by the gallery's artists. This is a must-see place for art lovers visiting Paris.

Experience the essence of French film culture in a place beloved by the young Godard

Cinémathèque Française

Cinémathèque Française was designed by the same architect Frank O. Gehry as the Fondation Louis Vuitton. It is a complex operated by a Paris cultural foundation with the aim of preserving, restoring and distributing film heritage. Its history began in 1935, and it is also known as the place where young Jean-Luc Godard and François Truffaut frequented, giving birth to the French New Wave.

The exhibition space features materials explaining the history of film, costumes and props used in filming, posters, scripts, and more, with a lineup that will satisfy both movie buffs and novices. In addition, past films are screened in the hall within the facility, making it a popular corner for movie buffs.