Musée d'Art et de Culture Soufis MTOTM Opens in Paris Suburb with Contemporary Exhibition
The Musée d'Art et de Culture Soufis MTOTM (MACS MTOTM) is set to open on September 28 in Chatou, and it’s the very first museum dedicated exclusively to Sufi art and culture. Located in a charming 19th-century mansion overlooking the Île des Impressionnistes, it features a permanent collection that showcases items from the 19th century to today, including sculptures, textiles, music, calligraphy, manuscripts, and stunning ceramic and mirror mosaics. French scenographers Atelier Maciej Fiszer and architects Ducatillion Gimel designed the space. The inaugural exhibition, "Un Ciel intérieur," curated by Alexandra Baudelot, will present works from seven contemporary artists, many created just for the museum. It aims to blend traditional Sufi practices with contemporary art while offering a serene garden for meditation and community activities.
Key facts
- The Musée d'Art et de Culture Soufis MTOTM (MACS MTOTM) opens on 28 September.
- It is located in a 19th-century mansion in Chatou, a Paris suburb.
- The museum is the first dedicated to Sufi art and culture.
- The inaugural exhibition, Un Ciel intérieur, features seven international contemporary artists.
- Many works in the exhibition were commissioned for the show.
- The permanent collection dates primarily from the 19th century to today.
- French scenographers Atelier Maciej Fiszer and architects Ducatillion Gimel planned the museum's development and design.
- The museum includes a garden for meditation and group events.
Entities
Artists
- Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian
- Seffa Klein
- Bianca Bondi
- Younes Rahmoun
- Pinaree Sanpitak
- Troy Makaza
- Chloé Quenum
- Alexandra Baudelot
Institutions
- Musée d'Art et de Culture Soufis MTOTM (MACS MTOTM)
- Atelier Maciej Fiszer
- Ducatillion Gimel
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Chatou
- Île des Impressionnistes