For the final three days of our trip to Europe, we went to Paris, where the days were filled with walking, shopping, eating, and art. We saw two different art exhibits that I absolutely loved. Although they are closed now (we went to both in the final days), if you have the chance to see either of these artists in the future, I highly highly recommend.
Olga de Amaral is a Columbian artist known for her fiber art — and holy crap — this was one of the best exhibitions I have ever ever ever seen. It was in the Cartier Foundation — a museum, I had never stepped foot in before — so it was also fun to see a new spot (randomly, it closed this past weekend and will be moved to the different side of Paris in the next couple of years).
The exhibit was in three different rooms showcasing her different styles. They were all incredible (and the photos do not do them justice).
The other side of these woven pieces.
Incredible gold.
Airy, unbelievably beautiful.
Loved this room most of all.
So much color and skill.
The third room that showed the landscapes of her country.
Huge huge huge pieces.
Unbelievable.
so much to look at.
This exhibit was at the CENTRE POMPIDOU, which is also closing for a 5 year renovation . I had not taken the kids in many years, so it was fun to visit this museum. Although this exhibit was less fun / whimsical / interesting, it was still great.
I love space invaders and of course, loved that there were space invaders in the gift shop.
The view from the museum is super beautiful, too.
The work — a self portrait.
My favorite of her work.
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So although you can no longer see either of these exact exhibits in Paris right now, I highly recommend seeing them if they appear in the future in a different location!
