Louvre's Fall Season: Zurbarán, Rossy de Palma, Kader Attia and More
Beginning October 7, the Louvre Museum in Paris will introduce an autumn program centered on Spanish culture, featuring two exhibitions: one dedicated to Baroque artist Francisco de Zurbarán (1598–1664) and another titled "Sculpter la couleur," highlighting polychrome wood sculptures from Valladolid. A Baroque music concert by Cantoría, under the direction of Jorge Losana, is scheduled for October 7 at 8 PM. From October 9 to 18, actress Rossy de Palma will showcase ten Spanish films, with discussions led by film critic Aureliano Tonet. The "Grand Week-end Espagne" will occur from December 8-13, offering dance, concerts, and literary events. Additionally, Kader Attia and Elizabeth Peyton will exhibit works in the Chapelle hall from September 24 to December 14, alongside a free lecture by ORLAN on September 30 and guided tours during European Heritage Days on September 19-20. The museum also provides weekly family activities, including storytelling and adapted visits.
Key facts
- The Louvre opens a Spanish season on October 7 with two exhibitions: one on Francisco de Zurbarán and another titled 'Sculpter la couleur' featuring polychrome wood sculptures from the Museo Nacional de Escultura in Valladolid.
- The ensemble Cantoría, directed by Jorge Losana, will perform Baroque music on October 7 at 8 PM.
- Rossy de Palma will present a selection of ten Spanish films at the Louvre's auditorium from October 9 to 18, including 'Viridiana', 'Jambon, Jambon', and 'The Spirit of the Beehive'.
- A 'Grand Week-end Espagne' will take place from December 8 to 13, featuring dance by Israel Galván, a concert by Caamaño & Ameixeiras, and literary visits.
- Kader Attia and Elizabeth Peyton will exhibit works created during residencies at the Louvre from September 24 to December 14 in the Chapelle hall.
- ORLAN will give a free lecture on September 30 titled 'L'art, pierre angulaire de la résistance en temps de guerre et d'oppression'.
- The 'Midis de l'archéologie' resumes on September 25 with a conference on Aïn Ghazal in Jordan.
- The Louvre will offer guided tours for the European Heritage Days on September 19-20.
- Weekly family activities include adapted visits, storytelling, toddler sessions, musical visits, and drawing in the Studio.
Entities
Artists
- Francisco de Zurbarán
- Rossy de Palma
- Kader Attia
- Elizabeth Peyton
- ORLAN
- Israel Galván
- Jorge Losana
- Caamaño & Ameixeiras
- Noham Selcer
- Joaquim Fossi
- Aureliano Tonet
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Luis Buñuel
- Bigas Luna
- Victor Erice
Institutions
- Musée du Louvre
- Museo Nacional de Escultura
- ensemble Cantoría
- Nouveau Printemps de Toulouse
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Valladolid
- Spain
- Aïn Ghazal
- Jordan