Palais de Tokyo

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"The Palais de Tokyo is a contemporary art center in Paris, known for its avant-garde exhibitions and innovative approach to modern art. Situated in the 16th arrondissement, near the Seine River and the Eiffel Tower, it was originally built for the 1937 International Exhibition of Arts and Technology. The building's striking Art Deco architecture houses extensive gallery spaces that showcase cutting-edge works by both emerging and established artists from around the globe. Unlike traditional museums, the Palais de Tokyo emphasizes experimental and interdisciplinary projects, often blending visual arts with performance, fashion, and digital media. The venue also features a vibrant program of workshops, talks, and events, making it a dynamic hub for artistic exchange and creativity. Open until late at night, the Palais de Tokyo offers a unique and immersive cultural experience, attracting a diverse audience eager to engage with contemporary art in all its forms."
"Palais de Tokyo is a building dedicated to modern and contemporary art. The eastern wing of the building belongs to the City of Paris and hosts the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris (Paris' Museum of Modern Art). The western wing belongs to the French State and since 2002, has hosted the Site de Création Contemporaine, the largest museum in France dedicated to temporary exhibitions of contemporary art. Address: 13 Av. du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris, France Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday 12:00-22:00 Thursday 12:00-00:00 Friday-Sunday 12:00-22:00 CLOSED on Tuesdays Ticket price: 12€ Getting there: LINE 9 Métro station Iéna "
"Inside of the museum of contemporary art, named Palais de Tokyo, you can find one the most extended bookshop in Paris, on 450 m2. The selection is specialized in visual contemporary arts, especially architecture, design, fashion and cinema, with two great books providers (Walther König & Cahiers d’Art). It is the perfect place to find elite gifts for you or your artistic friends: magazines, postcards, objects and stationery. "

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