Once upon a time... Wen Na's tales: the exhibition in the Chinese imagination at the Musée en Herbe

The Musée en Herbe welcomes artist Wen Na for an original, poetic exhibition that plunges us into the wonderful world of Chinese mythology and tradition. From June 5, 2024 to January 5, 2025, discover Il était une fois... The Tales of Wen Na, and take part in an astonishing, fun-filled family journey.

Internationally renowned for her colorful murals, artist Wen Na brings her brushes to Paris to immerse us in her world of animals, divinities, magic and epic tales. Through installations, sculptures and numerous frescoes, Wen Na tells the story of Chinese mythology in his own unique way, in an itinerary suitable for young visitors. To celebrate Franco-Chinese cultural collaboration, the artist has blended elements from both countries, through various traditional objects or winks hidden in the works.

The exhibition is divided into four chapters. The tour is interactive and immersive, and takes the form of a treasure hunt that should put stars in the eyes of little visitors... and older visitors alike.

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You first enter the temple of Mào the cat god, symbol of longevity and protector of the home. In this sanctuary, you can admire various cat gods imagined by the artist, and some French guests; "famous" cats like the Black Cat.

We follow these tomcats through a labyrinth decorated with numerous frescoes, recounting the lives and exploits of several deities invented by the Chinese artist. Wen Na then evokes the history of her country, with a room dedicated to the sea, recalling the Silk Road, immigration and the importance of the marine world for China.

Finally, the artist invites us to raise our eyes to the sky, to discover his Milky Way. Paintings, installations, projections: the tour ends in a dreamlike, fairy-tale world.

With his exhibition Il était une fois, Wen Na blends traditional and modern culture, French and Chinese references, to create a magical journey at the Musée en Herbe.