⭐ For the first time this autumn in Paris, dive into the fascinating world of M. C. Escher! After captivating over 20 million visitors worldwide, the exhibition finally arrives at La Monnaie de Paris! From November 15, you’ll be able to admire more than 150 original works by Maurits Cornelis Escher, the Dutch genius of optical illusions and impossible constructions. Immerse yourself in his extraordinary universe: mind-bending perspectives, dreamlike images, and much more. The exhibition will also feature immersive rooms, videos, and educational experiences to help you understand his art while having fun.
Highlights
🎨 Explore M. C. Escher’s masterpieces, the master of illusions and impossible constructions
🧩 Experience a fascinating world that defies the laws of perspective
✈️ Discover works inspired by his travels in Italy, full of realism
🌟 Be amazed by one of the world’s greatest graphic artists
Information
📅 Dates and times: select your preferred dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes
📍 Venue: La Monnaie de Paris - 11 quai de Conti, 75006 Paris
Line 7: Pont Neuf stop (5 min walk)
Line 4: Saint-Michel stop (7 min walk)
Line 1: Louvre-Rivoli stop (10 min walk)
RER B or C: Saint-Michel - Notre-Dame station (7 min walk)
👤 Age: suitable for all ages
♿ Accessibility: accessible for people with reduced mobility
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Description
Born in 1898 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, M. C. Escher combined art, mathematics, philosophy, geometry, and logic into a unique language capable of challenging visual perception and fascinating generations. Famous for his surreal creations, visual paradoxes, and infinite geometries, M. C. Escher has become an icon not only for mathematicians and researchers but also for the general public, captivated by the visual and conceptual power of his work. M. C. Escher’s creations represent a true meeting of scientific rigor and poetic imagination, profoundly influencing design, graphics, and visual communication. Buy your tickets now for the exhibition dedicated to him in Paris!
User reviews
Check out what others have said about this experience in other cities around the world!
- Accueil et personnels sympathiques, découverte de Escher, à voir y compris avec des enfants grâce aux différents moments ludiques
- C’était chouette, avec de très belles œuvres, et le côté participatif était sympa, mais il y avait un peu trop de monde…
- J´ai adoré !
- Surprenant, magique ! Un bien agréable moment en famille.
- un seul mot : FANTASTIQUE !!!!!
- Superbe expo
- Très belle découverte. Beaucoup de lecture pour apprécier les œuvres et beaucoup de monde. Très intéressant. A voir😎
- Superbe exposition!
- Magnifique exposition !!
- Expo géniale ! C'est beau, ludique et original 🤩
- Le site de l'Expo est escherien!
- Superbe expo qui en plus est ludique!
- Très belle exposition. Bravo!
- L'exposition est vraiment sympa et on a adoré les activités de perspectives.
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