To see in Paris this week (27th october).
Indies band, a famous brand turning into a great art building, a show build by a great choregrapher … here’s a sneak-peak of what to do in Paris this week for our english-speaking readers.
Music
* Pitchfork Music Festival
The great magasine devoted to independent music has since 2011 its own festival in Paris. At La Villette, for three days, great bands coming from everywhere will give the beat. The Scottish pop band Belle & Sebastian, english dj Jamie XX, or canadian based electro musician Caribou. You can read our interview of the programm director here.
Event
* Louis Vuitton Foundation Inauguration
Louis Vuitton Foundation, temple for creation and contemporary art, opens this week for happy fews. Toute La Culture had the privilege to enter this hybrid cultural center whose moto is “creation is a journey”. Great artists such as Christian Boltanski, Pierre Huygues or Gerard Richter shows their work over there. for its opening, Louis Vuitton Foundation has a special program during almost a year, like an exhibition dedicated to Frank Gerhy who designed the marvelous building.
More informations on Louis Vuitton Foundation website.
Danse
* William Forsythe Steptext // Neue Suite // In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated
Semperoper Ballett de Dresde
American choregrapher William Forsythe is celebrated this fall in Paris during “Festival d’Automne”. Here, we trully love the magic of his creations. For this plurial programm, specific aura of Forsythe will embody in Dresde’s ballet dancers. Classic music standards (Bach, Haendel, Berio) will work hand in hand with Thom Willem’s special compositions.
From 28th to 30th of october. nformations and booking here.
Cinéma
* Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Do we really have to introduce you this 1974 slasher movie? For this Halloween time, one of the best horror movie comes back on big screen. Perfect date to scare your lover.
More events on the french version here.
