Aristide Maillol's Sculpture 'L'Air' Exhibited at Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport

A sculpture by Aristide Maillol titled 'L'Air' is on display at Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport's Terminal 2E, specifically at the intersection of halls K, L, and M, until June 29. This installation coincides with an exhibition called 'Maillol – L'Air comme une sculpture' at the airport's Espace Musées, running until May 31, curated by Antoinette Le Normand-Romain. The artwork, typically housed in the Tuileries Garden's Carrousel area, was originally conceived starting in 1938 as part of a monument honoring Aéropostale aviators, including Jean Mermoz. Breaking from conventional memorial styles, the piece uses bodily balance to evoke air movement, creating a sense of suspension. Positioned in a high-traffic area visited by millions annually, it offers travelers an unexpected engagement with modern sculpture. The article, published on April 1, 2026, in L'ŒIL issue 794, notes that full access is limited to subscribers. Additional content in the source includes articles on Henri Matisse's late career at the Grand Palais, an exhibition on depictions of backs at Deauville's Franciscaines, pre-Revolution French opulence, and the Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation's interdisciplinary aims.