Creations by Spanish artist Jaime Hayon at the Musée des Arts décoratifs shop, 107 rue de Rivoli, Paris.
This is my favourite small museum in Paris. In addition to the beautiful furniture and objets d' art ranging from the Middle Ages through today, the museum offers special exhibitions throughout the year. An exhibition of Sonia Rykiel's designs is on through April 19th.
The museum is complemented by a well-stocked design library, with books about every period of style and design, no matter how obscure. Original artists' creations sold in its boutique include jewelry, handbags, porcelain and stationery.
I would love to spend a day in Jaime Hayon's head.
Posted by: Di Overton | 10 March 2009 at 09:43
Oh, I loved this museum too. They had a Yohji Yamamoto exhibit when I was there, and I took two photos before I got in trouble. :-)
There was a wonderful jewelry exhibit (i think it is permanent?) with the most wonderful examples of how a cameo is made. I think that was my favorite part. This museum, the Jacquemart Andree and the Gustave Moreau, oh, you are so lucky! Those small museums are my favorites.
Posted by: tangobaby | 05 March 2009 at 23:23
so nice to see Jaime Hayon's work at the Musée des Arts déco...
super cool !
(i'm dreaming to go to the Casino restaurant he decorated in Madrid but sniff...way too expensive)
Posted by: my castle in spain | 04 March 2009 at 21:41
Oh good! I was going to ask you which gallery in Paris is your favourite.
Posted by: susanna's sketchbook | 04 March 2009 at 14:38
Oh cool! I was going to ask you which gallery in Paris is your favourite.
Posted by: susanna's sketchbook | 04 March 2009 at 14:37
Is it any wonder your daughter is a designer, Tara? Some day I'll take my girls to this museum. If we were to visit today they'd spot its pink display a mile away. :)
Posted by: Karen Carter | 03 March 2009 at 21:34
Look at the books!! Oh my! Bliss!
Posted by: Christina | 02 March 2009 at 03:56
oh give me a great museum and I can spend weeks! Especially one with such diversity AND such a luscious window!!
x..x
steph
Posted by: stephanie | 02 March 2009 at 03:54
A design library! Drool ;)
So much in your neck of the woods to discover all the time. Lucky you. The photos of the windows are great too. xoxo Love you!
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | 02 March 2009 at 00:11
How wonderful, Tara, to have such a treasure trove of design at your fingertips! Wish I could peek around in there, with you. Enjoy! Now I must see what other wonders you've been up to...xOx
Posted by: tinker | 01 March 2009 at 21:31
Tara,
Salut du midi! Love the display you have captured in this post, I always appreciate the near collage -like images of the subject at hand, the reflections and the window pane itself- as though we were standing there street side with you! Thanks for sharing. I have lots of catching up with my blog reading to do, having been down for 2 weeks - look forward to reading your posts! ps if you have a second stop by mine,I left something there for you!
Posted by: bethenais | 01 March 2009 at 20:01
Now that I'd like to see. Next time I'm in Paris...
Posted by: Maia | 01 March 2009 at 19:36
What a treasure trove! What divine windows and photos! Love the reflections!
Posted by: Helen | 01 March 2009 at 18:57