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Paris Walls Speak in Textiles and Portraits, Black Womanhood Takes Center Stage

Pharrell Williams, best known for his chart-topping music, has turned curator in Paris with "FEMMES," an exhibition at Perrotin that reimagines the gallery as a vibrant tribute to Black women. Nearly 40 artists, from the legendary Carrie Mae Weems to the dynamic Nina Chanel Abney, contribute works that explore the depth and diversity of Black womanhood. Textile pieces by Kathia St. Hilaire and Georgina Maxim thread together histories of labor and creativity, while Zanele Muholi and Kenturah Davis use portraiture to challenge and expand the boundaries of Black identity. The show also bursts with collage and pop culture references, thanks to artists like Mickalene Thomas and Tschabalala Self, weaving together the past and present. "FEMMES" doesn’t just hang art on walls—it reframes the narrative, spotlighting the force and complexity of Black women’s stories in a city known for its art and revolutions. Sometimes, the most powerful voices in the room are the ones newly amplified. #BlackArtMatters #ParisExhibitions #ContemporaryArt #Culture

Paris Walls Speak in Textiles and Portraits, Black Womanhood Takes Center Stage
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Runways Meet Relics in the Heart of the Louvre

Fashion has finally claimed its place among the treasures of the Louvre, a museum better known for ancient armor than avant-garde attire. For the first time, nearly a hundred looks and accessories from 45 designers are woven into the museum’s decorative arts wing, creating a striking dialogue between centuries-old vases and contemporary couture. Rather than tracing a linear history of fashion, the exhibition spotlights how designers borrow from the past—sometimes quite literally. Versace’s gold mesh gown, inspired by Byzantine relics, sits beside an 11th-century reliquary, while Balenciaga’s armor-like dress stands near King Henry II’s own suit of steel. Karl Lagerfeld’s fascination with 18th-century French décor finds new resonance as his Chanel embroidery echoes a blue-and-white commode from the museum’s collection. In the opulent Napoleon III apartments, evening gowns lounge among velvet sofas and gilded mirrors, blurring the line between wearable art and historic grandeur. Here, fashion isn’t just on display—it’s in conversation with history’s most lavish rooms. #LouvreCouture #FashionMeetsArt #ParisExhibitions #Culture

Runways Meet Relics in the Heart of the Louvre