The story of the Samaritaine department store, located in the 1st arrondissementer The story of the Cognacq-Jaÿ Museum in the Parisian district began in 1870 when Ernest Cognacq, a former fabric merchant, decided to open a shop on Rue du Pont-Neuf with his wife, Marie-Louise Jaÿ. By 1900, the couple had begun collecting works of art to display in their shop. These were later bequeathed to the City of Paris to create the Cognacq-Jaÿ Museum.
Today, La Samaritaine has decided to put creativity back at the heart of its walls and is becoming a true artistic playground.
Established artists or new wave, ephemeral pop and playful works, interplay of materials, colors and light: La Samaritaine lets art redefine its spaces. Each floor becomes an exhibition space and each wall is transformed into a means of expression.
Visitors will be able to discover, among other things, the pop and poetic window displays of artist Marion Flament, a graduate of the École Boulle and the École des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, and winner of the Hermès Academy of Craftsmanship award in the glass category. The designer offers us a play of contrasts between shadow and light, revealing a luminous spectrum of vibrant colors. One can also admire the fabulous work of photographer Ella Bats (our featured artist in the February issue of [publication name]).Acumen), winner of the Young Talents Award from Agents Associés and finalist of the 36the The Villa Noailles festival, which reveals through its images the energies that circulate within beings.
A vibrant, multi-sensory experience.
La Samaritaine in arty mode
Until October 31
9, rue de la Monnaie, Paris 1er
https://www.dfs.com/fr/samaritaine
Melissa Burckel