The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are fast approaching! An exceptional weekend held every year, offering a unique opportunity for everyone to discover monuments, museums and gardens that are often inaccessible the rest of the year. On September 21 and 22, 2024, Paris will once again be at the heart of these festivities, inviting the curious and history buffs to explore the capital's riches. A great opportunity to marvel and learn!
TheAtelier-Musée Chana Orloff has a fascinating story to tell, and what better way to discover it than during the Journées du Patrimoine... Chana Orloff, a renowned 20th-century sculptor, is at the heart of this magical place in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. A Russian immigrant who arrived in France in the early 20th century, she made her mark in a predominantly male artistic world. The Atelier-Musée that bears her name is in fact her former residence and workplace, retaining a warm, intimate atmosphere. Here you can admire a permanent collection of her works, testifying to the strength and sensitivity of this extraordinary artist.
To visit theAtelier-Musée Chana Orloff is to plunge into the world of an extraordinary woman artist and to penetrate the intimacy of her creative process. The Journées du Patrimoine are an opportunity to take advantage of exceptional free guided tours. You'll discover not only Chana Orloff's magnificent sculptures, but also her life story, her inspirations and her invaluable contribution to modern art. An artistic and historical journey that promises to be unforgettable, in a preserved and magical setting. So, why not drop in for a visit?
The Ateliers-musée Chana Orloff offer an open-air exhibition of the artist's sculptures in the cul-de-sac of the Villa Seurat, and a tour of her studio residence, designed in 1926 by Auguste Perret and designateda "Maison des Illustres".
Lecture tours will present the work of Chana Orloff and the architecture of the Villa Seurat, the first modern architectural alleyway in Paris, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Readings of texts by Henry Miller, Anaïs Nin and Mario Prassinos, artists who have lived in the impasse, are also on the program.
An exceptional sculptor, Chana Orloff (1888-1968) was born into a Jewish family in the Ukraine. In 1910, she moved to Paris to further her training as a dressmaker, but soon turned her attention to sculpture. She was integrated into the artistic circles of the Parisian avant-garde, and met with dazzling success, not least thanks to her portraits. In 1926, Auguste Perret designed her "travailloir". It was in this bright, functional space that she worked and lived until her death in 1968.
Listen to: two special "à la trace" podcasts produced by the French Ministry of Culture:
https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF6uXqRRhlM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugSYuP7RhHo
Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Location
Ateliers-musée Chana Orloff
7 bis Villa Seurat
75014 Paris 14
Access
Metro line 4 "Alésia" station
Prices
Free
Official website
www.chana-orloff.org
Booking
www.chana-orloff.org
More information
Visits from 10am to 5pm.
