Decorative art

Paris 1925, Art Deco and its architects: the exhibition opens at the Cité de l'Architecture

The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine is celebrating a special anniversary: 100 years of the Art Deco movement. To mark the occasion, the museum is returning to the roots of Art Deco in Paris with an exhibition running from October 22, 2025, to March 29, 2026.

Art deco, art nouveau: what's the difference between the two, and how can you tell them apart?

At the beginning of the 20th century, two major artistic movements stood out: Art Deco and Art Nouveau left their mark on the world of art and architecture, particularly in Paris. Here's how to recognize and distinguish these two movements.