Amazing “Marais Crossings” (September 3-5)

Crossing the Marais is not like crossing the desert. On the contrary, for its 7th edition, the Les Traversées du Marais festival, from September 3 to 5, offers 47 events, all located in emblematic places, which are as many oases. From the Swedish Institute to the Wallonia-Brussels Center via the European House of Photography (MEP), the Carnavalet museum, Victor Hugo's house or even the MAIF Social club and the Gaîté lyrique, there is something to refresh yourself with to the best source.

Organized by Marais+, this rendez-vous of the start of the school year takes us towards the “Renaissance” – the theme chosen very aptly by the organizers who thus signal a new departure for the festival after confinement.

Find the full program here and don't miss these three rendez-vous :

Cultural Exchange Rate, Tania El Khoury – Maïf Social Club – © Ali Beidoun

At the Maif Social Club, the Cultural Exchange Rate, an interactive digital installation by Tania El Khoury. Originally from a border village between Lebanon and Syria whose inhabitants wish to emigrate to Mexico, the Lebanese artist takes us through the history of her family over several generations. This installation places the public in a pro-active role: they must investigate the family history of Tania El Khoury.

Free upon reservation on website (10 people per one hour session)

At the Swedish Institute, we become interested in Scandinavian design by following guided tours of six apartments, where artists and researchers from Sweden are hosted in residence all year round. Renovated in 2019 by designers, these studios give an idea of ​​the strength and beauty of Nordic interiors. Several visits per day over the three days of the festival. Duration of each visit: 45 min, Visits in French Free online registrations at 10 a.m. on the morning of your visit on www.institutsuedois.fr. Rendez-vous at reception (in case of delay, the reservation will be cancelled).

At Lafayette Anticipations, very close to the BHV, the Galeries Lafayette Contemporary Art Foundation introduces us to a new and little-known space. Many are unaware that here lies a refined place created by star architect Rem Koolhaas where we discover a production workshop and a team who regularly welcome its guest artists. The opportunity to find out more about this 19 meter high ship-shaped workshop, whose silhouette is punctuated by the aluminum guardrails. Free on online booking.

Text: Katia Barillot

04.09.21