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French visual art is at the forefront of the LA scene in January: - Paris-based publishers exhibiting at the LA Art Book Fair and the unique workshop Book Machine
where everyone can create their own art book - 4 galleries coming from Paris (Praz-Delavallade, Sultana, Torri, Valentin) alongside the prominent LA-based François Ghebaly and M+B galleries, among the exhibitors of Art LA Contemporary - A very special exhibition of the Parisian art space
Shanaynay
in a tipi at Paramount ranch fair - Exhibition opening of French artist David Douard in residency at Fahrenheit - Le Triomphe de la Renommée, exceptional one-to-one performance by Marie-Caroline Hominal in the frame of the
Chalet Society - The unique WINK collection at
Please do not enter - Pierre Huyghe's amazing show still on view at LACMA And so much more to come. Stay tuned on facebook
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| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
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BOOK MACHINE, is an initiative of Paris-based Onestar press that connects emerging designers and local artists through the creation of custom-made artists’ books. Now, BOOK MACHINE comes to Los Angeles during the LA Book Arts Fair from January 31 to February 01.
Calling all to register as participants. Don't wait, available slots are going fast! Click here. READ MORE |
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Chalet Society presents Le Triomphe de la Renommée (2013). In a small room, the artist Marie-Caroline Hominal welcomes one guest at a time, playing with the codes of theatrical artifice in a phantasmagorical, intense and intimate one-to-one encounter.
Curated by Patrick Steffen, the performances will take place from January 29 to 31 at Del Val projects.
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As part of a two-day art festival on January 31 - February 1, an artistic collective called Shanaynay will present an experimental exhibition within the context of the Wild West. The festival takes place at Paramount Ranch, LA. For more information contact: info@shanaynay.fr READ MORE |
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The Reason We No Longer Speak is an in situ installation developed during David Douard's residency at Fahrenheit with interventions by two LA-based artists, Liz Craft and Jesse Stecklow. Opening reception on January 30. Exhbition on view until April 18. READ MORE
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WINK is a unique collection gathering six of the biggest names in Contemporary Arts : Anri Sala, Christian Boltanski, Adel Abdessemed, Claude Lévêque, Jesper Just and Douglas Gordon. Each artist designed an original piece, produced in a very limited edition. The collection originally meant for the Silencio Club in Paris will be shown exclusively at Please Do Not Enter. Opening reception on Friday January 30 at 6pm.
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Don't miss French artist Pierre Huyghe's exhibition, covering more than two decades of his career. Until February 22th, 2015 at the Resnick Pavilion at LACMA, Los Angeles, CA. READ MORE |
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Solo Exhibition by French street artist RERO entitled "GATED COMMUNITY..." will be on display at the Fabien Castagnier Gallery in Los Angeles from January 24 to February 28. Don't miss the opening reception with the artist on January 24 from 6-9PM! READ MORE |
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Don't miss an exciting exhibition on provocative skateboard artwork from the 90's to now! Presented by Shepard Fairey's Subliminal Projects, curated by French author Seb Carayol, it will feature artists such as Sean Cliver, Mark McKee and Alyasha Owerka-Moore. Opening reception on January 24 at 8pm upon rsvp at vip@subliminalprojects.com READ MORE |
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This exhibition at the Getty Villa allows viewers to appreciate the Berthouville Treasure in its full splendor and offers new insights about ancient art, technology, religion, and cultural interaction. On view until August 17th, 2015 YOU COULD WIN A GUIDED TOUR.
Stay tuned for a chance to win an exclusive guided tour with the chief curator of the exhibition! READ MORE |
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Painted in 1826 by Eugène Delacroix, France's romantic master, "Greece on the Ruins of Missolonghi" is one of the most celebrated French paintings of the 19th century. This masterpiece is on view for the first time in Los Angeles with a special presentation from the curator Leah Lehmbeck on January 15 at 12:30pm at the LACMA! READ MORE |
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| MUSIC |
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"Le Salon de Musiques"
is a Chamber Music Concert Series that takes place at the famous Dorothy Chandler Pavilion of Los Angeles. Each performance is introduced by Musicologist Julius Reder Carlson and followed by a Q&A with French Champagne and a Gourmet Buffet. Tickets for January 11 show at 4pm are available for purchase here. READ MORE
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Enter the dark alleyways of 1946 Paris in "Thérèse Raquin", an opera based on the work of Emile Zola. The performance, composed by the renowned Tobias Picker, will be performed on January 24 and February 1 at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro! READ MORE |
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| BOOKS |
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Don't miss this! Jacques Rancière, renowned French philosopher and professor, as he hosts 3 conferences discussing his works and philosophy on 1/14 in Irvine, 1/16 in Westwood, and on 1/20 in Hollywood! READ MORE |
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Filled with vibrant images of Speedy Graphito's artwork, exhibitions and special projects, this comprehensive volume published by Freeway Editions (Gallery Fabien Castanier) surveys the entirety of the French artist's time working in the U.S. during the past 4 years. READ MORE |
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| THE ALLIANCES' CORNER |
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EMMANUELLE CHOUSSY EXHIBITION French Fashion and Press Photographer Exhibition at Alliance Francaise
Join us for the opening reception on Monday, January 12th at 7:00pm. Enjoy a Champagne reception and Desserts from Bonuage.
Emmanuelle Choussy’s work will be on display in January and February, 2015.
Please RSVP to admin@afdela.org. Free for Alliance Française members. LES CHORISTES
Takes place on Thursday, January 29, 2014 at 7.00 pm
Alliance Française, 10390 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Sing a variety of classic French songs, from Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Jaques Brel , Joe Dassin to name a few. A printed copy of the lyrics will be given to the students and the vocabulary will be studied and discussed before singing.
Free for members of Alliance Française, RSVP required. READ MORE |
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CINÉ-CLUB
Friday, January 16, 2015 at 7pm.
French ciné-club is coming back! Featured comedy-drama “Amitiés Sincères” directed by Stephan Archinard with Gérard Lanvin et Jean-Hugues Anglade (2012) A comedy which will make you think of the values of life, love and friendship. This movie will teach you to see the entire iceberg and not only the portion above the water and to accept your close friends and relatives as they are, with their qualities and defects. A real lesson on life and tolerance.
This is a FREE showing! BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, January 20th, 2015 at 1:00PM
"Rue des Boutiques Obscures" de Patrick Modiano
Join us for French Book Club the third Tuesday of every month.
Location: Alliance Française de Pasadena. FREE New Course: Cinema
Come and join our new cinema class!
A set of 3 classes. Each class is 2 hours, it includes 30 minutes of the movie and an hour and a half of debate and analysis.
January 21st, 28th and February 4th
Classes will be taught by Emma, Level B1 and above. REGISTER HERE! Immersion Courses
Sundays 09:30 am - 03:30 pm, January 25, 2014 - Jan 25, 2014 La langue française dans le monde :
La langue française compte 274 000 pratiquants/locuteurs; c’est la 5ème langue mondiale. Elle est en pleine évolution. Avec l’anglais, c’est la seule langue parlée sur tous les continents. Mais où est-elle parlée ? Pourquoi ? Quels sont ses statuts linguistiques ? Quels sont ses rôles ?
Pendant cette journée d’immersion, vous découvrirez que la langue que vous apprenez a un impact mondial, une culture riche et variée et surtout que le français serait aussi une langue d’avenir. Ask the teacher about our fidelity card. Take 10 classes and get the 11th FREE. Ouh! La! La!
Pre-registration required in order to guaranty that the class will take place. Walk-ins not accepted. Call us to register at 626 683-3774. Cost: $95. Class from 9:30am to 3:30pm, lunch (additional) from 12pm to 1pm with the class at a local restaurant
Class taught by Emma Niveau B1 + (intermediate)
Warning: this class is on Sunday
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Galettes des Rois
January 4, 2015 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
2015 Wishes and Galettes des Rois
Come celebrate the new year during the day of the French Tradition, Epiphany.
We will share all our best wishes for 2015 around Galettes des Rois, provided by Trompeau Bakery, with bubbles and non alcoholic beverages. Cost:
$5 for FACC/AF Members, $10 for non-Members
* Free for Kids under 5
Attention: Space are limited and no payment at the door.
Click here to register now! European Book Club – Death With Interruptions
January 27, 2015 @ 6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Love to read? Our European Book Club is a lively and educational discussion hosted by Nan Campbell. On January 27th, we will discuss Death With Interruptions by J. Saramago (Portuguese). The discussion will be in English, and all are welcome! Admission is free for students and members of the Alliance Française, and $5 for the general public.
RSVP by purchasing tickets here. Café des Arts – Paris, Capitol of the 19th Century
January 29, 2015 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for the fifth in our 2014-2015 series Café des Arts: “Paris, Capitol of the 19th Century. Events and policies that shaped the most important city of its time.” Local artist, Frederick Pichon, will present a lecture on this interesting topic followed by a discussion and Q & A.
Synopsis: Wars, peace, revolutions and some of the most significant art events happened there. We will look at the changes and rebirth of a modern city through its most troubled period.
Tickets are $10 for members and $16 for non-members. Or, members may choose the entire 10 lecture series for $75. Drinks and snacks are provided. Purchase your tickets here! READ MORE |
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| COMMUNITY EVENTS |
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Sundays from 2pm- 5PM
: Pétanque at Bruce Trent Park. North Rampart Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, United States Saturday January 17th at 9.30AM: French Breakfast at La Belle Terre Bread 8390 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117 Friday January 16th at 6:30PM: French Movie Night at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89154, United States
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Come and enjoy an evening of French Cabaret as French chanteuse, Myriam27B, and her pianist entertain you with French retro tunes with a modern twist on January 26 in Los Angeles. READ MORE |
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| IT'S STILL ON |
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This traveling exhibition is based on the journal written by Hélène Berr, a young Jewish French woman, whose promising future was brutally cut short by Vichy Government's laws and the extermination plan imagined by the Nazis. It will be shown at the Jewish History Museum in Tucson, AZ until Febrary 1, 2015. READ MORE |
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Comprising approximately 120 works of art, this survey examines the portrayal of the human figure through paintings, sculpture, and works on paper by noted 19th and 20th century European and American artists. Included in the exhibition are works by French artists Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri Matisse, Alberto Giacometti, Edgar Degas, Auguste Rodin, Signac, Derain and many others. At the Tucson Museum of Art, on view until February 22nd 2015. READ MORE |
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FRAGMENT(S), the first solo exhibition of Alison Bignon, is open to the public until January 27. Don't miss this exhibition combining emotions on paper with mixed medium of video expressing the "loose notes of sorrow." READ MORE |
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Norton Simon Museum (Pasadena, CA) presents an installation of Édouard Manet’s "The Railway" on loan from the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. from Dec. 5, 2014 – March 2, 2015. READ MORE |
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The Woodbury University School of Architecture is hosting MANAVA, an Exhibition of Contemporary Polynesian Art on view from Dec. 6 to January 2015, answering the question "What is our relationship to history and how can we consider the question of our cultural representation today?" READ MORE |
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| COMING SOON |
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Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà is a string-ensemble, composed of nine top-ranking female musicians, amongst the best in Canada. They will perform at Theatre Raymond Kabbaz on February 5. READ MORE |
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You’ve heard of Speed Dating... Now there’s "Speed Conversation" for French & English speakers in L.A. Practice your language skills at frenchMEETenglish's first event on February 10 at 7:00PM in Hollywood! Admission is $15 and includes a complimentary drink. To RSVP, email frenchMEETSenglish@gmail.com and include within the email your native language. READ MORE |
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French cult hip-hop band IAM will be performing an exclusive show in Los Angeles at Bahia on April 23, 2015. Get your tickets today! READ MORE |
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Select works from Los Angeles-based philanthropist and business leader A. Jerrold Perenchio's promised gift will be on view at LACMA in the spring of 2015, coinciding with the museums 50th anniversary! Mark your calendars for the arrival of celebrated works from Manet, Monet, Degas, Pissarro, Piscasso, and more! READ MORE |
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French Cultural Service
Consulate General of France
10390 Santa Monica Blvd, suite 410
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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