Not removed from our lodges, moored on the Seine simply in entrance of the BNF (Nationwide Library), Quai de la Picture is a brand new arts centre devoted to up to date pictures, avec 1.000m² of exhibition areas, a restaurant, a number of bars, a terrace, a bookshop, a marina with boat journey on the Seine that go away from inside the construction 😲
… and all of the exhibitions, together with the inaugural one by Martin Parr (Life’s A Seaside), are free!
Quai de la Picture appears to be like like a extremely fascinating venture!
A ship has been designed specifically for it and moored on the Seine, providing a few exhibition areas and spot to loosen up (bars, restaurant, terrace) in addition to a shocking indoor marina the place you’ll be able to board a small boat and be taken on a tour on the Seine (for a value, clearly).
In addition to the free exhibitions (with our with out a information), you’ll be able to attend a workshop to find out about pictures, meet photographers for conferences or e-book launches…
There are two exhibitions on supply for the opening, I Referred to as her Lisa Marie by Clémentine Schneidermann, with wild pictures pictures principally taken on the annual Porthcawl Elvis Competition, and Life’s A Seaside by Martin Parr, vacation snaps highlighting the absurd and bizarreness of sure varieties of vacationing.
Each are free and open till twenty fourth September 2023 (the Martin Parr present opens twentieth July).
Throughout your go to, remember to drop by the on-site bookshop La Comète, which has an incredible number of photograph books on supply, and in case you are hungry or thirsty you’re in luck – there’s a terrace on the jetty for drinks and one other on the boat (with a view of the Seine), the place you’ll additionally discover the restaurant with natural French produce, open from noon seven days per week.
One of the vital intriguing elements of the venue is its boat excursions!
You’ll be able to hire a ship for as much as twelve folks, and board from contained in the venue. The boats are all genuine classic, and excursions will be customised, for photo-taking or simply sightseeing. Costs are but to be introduced – bookings open in a number of days’ time.
So, artwork, leisure, foods and drinks… Quai de la Picture is kind of the bundle! We will’t wait to go down and took a glance…
Quai de la Picture (right here) is open each day from Might till October (closed Mondays and Tuesdays through the winter) from noon to midnight, and generally even 2am!
Admission: free!
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