Toulouse Lautrec exhibition at the Grand Palais

– Exhibition at the Grand Palais –

The EXPO “Toulouse-Lautrec, resolutely modern”

WE LIKE: a dive into the belle époque
AGE: for everyone, from 5 years old thanks to the workshops
DATE: EXHIBITION ENDED
PLACE: Grand Palais (Paris 8th)

Toulouse Lautrec exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris

"Toulouse Lautrec, résolument moderne" au Grand Palais : une très belle rétrospective

With more than 200 works presented, this is the 1st major Toulouse Lautrec retrospective since the one in 1992.
This exhibition aims to show that if Toulouse Lautrec is famous for his representations of Parisian nights and its pleasures, he cannot be reduced to the artist of the Belle Époque, Montmartre and the Moulin Rouge.
The curators of the exhibition ‘Toulouse Lautrec, resolutely modern’ sought to demonstrate the extent to which the artist was committed to depicting the reality of Parisian society in the 1880s.
Initially chronological, recalling Toulouse Lautrec’s beginnings in the Paris studios and his discovery of Parisian life, the exhibition then highlights different themes: Toulouse Lautrec the portraitist, the poster artist, the caricaturist…
This exhibition allows you to see the work of Toulouse Lautrec, which is not so often seen in Parisian museums.
In our opinion, however, it does not allow us to get a good feel for Parisian life during the Belle Epoque. Too bad!

"Toulouse Lautrec, " les visites pour les enfants et les familles :

This exhibition is an opportunity for young audiences to discover the world of Toulouse Lautrec, the atmosphere of Paris during the “Belle Époque”. The Grand Palais offers guided family tours, family visits/workshops and visits/workshops for children alone.

THE FAMILY GUIDED TOUR:

For children from 5 years old
Duration: 1 hour
Enlightened by the comments of a lecturer, discover with your family an artist fascinated by theatre, dance and circus
Entrance through skip-the-line access. Meet in front of the “groups” reception 1/4 hour before the visit
Wednesdays (outside school holidays) and Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays during school holidays at 4:15 pm or 4:45 pm

THE FAMILY GUIDED TOUR + FAMILY WORKSHOP:

for children aged 7 to 16 and their parents
Visit + workshop
Duration: 2 hours
A lecturer guides families through the exhibition and then puts them into practice in the workshop
The participants recompose a scene in the spirit of Toulouse-Lautrec and create a poster.
Entrance through skip-the-line access. Meet in front of the “groups” reception 1/4 hour before the visit
Saturday at 3 p.m.

GUIDED TOUR + WORKSHOP FOR 8/11 YEAR OLDS:

For children 8 to 11 years old
Visit + workshop for single children
Parents do not participate in this activity
Duration: 2 hours
A lecturer guides the children through the exhibition and then puts them into practice in the workshop
After the guided tour, children are invited to create a poster using the artist’s various techniques (drawing, pastel or print).
Wednesdays, Saturdays and Mondays (hours vary depending on school holidays)