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Born in 1840 Auguste Rodin represents one of the most famous French carvers and often he is considered as the pioneer of the modern carving. He has brought with success the realism of his works with a touch of romance and of impressionism, playing with the light, shining the shapes. Auguste Rodin was really productive… Read more »
En 1984, le collectionneur et homme d’affaires Alain-Dominique Perrin crée la Fondation Cartier consacrée à l’art contemporain. Une décennie plus tard, la fondation est transférée de Jouy-en-Josas, dans les Yvelines, au boulevard Raspail, dans le centre de Paris. L’objectif de cette fondation est de soutenir la création artistique contemporaine en éditant des livres et en… Read more »
At the 17th century, Louis XIV king of France felt concerned about giving disabled soldier a roof, he ordered the building of a vast monument to receive them. Actually, he wished mostly clear the capital city’s pavements out, which were full of old soldier who became beggars and even thief. L’Hôtel des Invalides was inaugurated… Read more »