Validating, I went to this art-journey, I want to share with you impressions.
The theme was "French decorative arts." The essence of the trip, according to organizers, was to learn how sprang up that style of life, which later became known as Art de Vivre. And learn how the theory and practice. In making a preliminary finding, it is completely and very successfully managed. I really liked it and it was very interesting.
The theoretical part of the trip were all the best museums of Paris and nearby suburbs. For example, to visit the world famous royal palace at Versailles was chosen day for the public museum is closed. This made it possible without the tourist crowds, camera flashes to enjoy all the luxury that surrounded themselves kings and the highest aristocracy. Byliistoriki guides and curators of the museum.
Next was a little-known museums of Russia tourists former private palace in the center of Paris. Today it is one of the finest museums in the French capital, and everyone who is interested in arts and crafts, decor, a true Parisian chic, invariably goes to the Museum Nissim de Camondo. They say that only reproduced here in full surroundings of a home Belle Epoque with its unique collection of furniture 18 th century.
But, as you know, if the art-travel was limited to visits to museums, there is no uniqueness in this round would not be. An integral part of this trip were hiking in the unique antique shops - such as galleries Kremer and Kugel. They have been around for decades, are familiar to all museums in the world and the largest collectors of arts and crafts. It was possible to see and touch their own hands masterpieces worthy of such museums as the Louvre or Versailles. And many of the exhibits Nissim de Camondo were once purchased in the gallery Kremer, the grandparents of modern owners of antique establishments.
Very impressed Salon collector, which takes place in Paris on odd-numbered year. Here we met the president of the National Syndicate of Antiquaries Herve Aaron. Over a cup of coffee, he told us about the activities of the syndicate, the antiquarian trade, what events are being held under the auspices of the syndicate. The most topical theme was dedicated to his speech about the situation on the art market during the economic crisis. Exploring the world of collectors, we have continued in the house of the legendary Rene Guerra, where he is in a relaxed atmosphere showed us the treasures of his immense collection and surprise guests a rich, colorful Russian.
Cultural education program trip to Paris does not stop there. A trip to the Paris Suite, where the organic combination of fashion and various types of art. At the end of the tour was a personal acquaintance with the historical fashion houses such as Chanel. We visited the headquarters of the Great Mademuazel.Nam managed as a favorites, to see its rare collection of Chinese lacquer screens 18 th century and once again make sure that the old and new art go hand in hand and only a mixture of epochs, you can create a truly great collection.
In the famous house of Hermes, we were able to see the workshops where executed any vagaries of the most demanding customers. I wonder what could become the owner of the world's only instance of bags, trunks, boxes, purses .... It was enough to order, pay and wait for long)
The centerpiece of the program was a visit to luxurious flagship boutique perfume brands Guerlain. In this house, which is so loved and valued Empress Eugenia, wife of Napoleon III and trendsetter in the 19 century, we met the chief makeup artist at home - David Verdier. For many years he worked with Karl Lagerfeld, and now employs over those clients exclusive Guerlain. Ladies in our group, he transformed himself, and then each gave invaluable advice on make-up.
Here's a brief story of my journey, but actually experiences and emotions were much more. If this works out, I'll go with them, in Ny-York, has always wanted to visit there, and the program promises to be very interesting.
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