Free exhibition Dancing the Earth at the Couvent de l'Annonciation

In this month of July, would you like to discover an unusual free exhibition? How about discovering the first exhibition of Marina Balain, the photographer and ballet dancer who takes us dancing around the world through her photographs on her Instagram account Dancing The Earth. You've got until Sunday, July 20 at 8pm to make this lovely discovery and, perhaps, cross paths with her.

It was pure chance that Marina found herself offering us this exhibition. It was a chance meeting with the organizer of the Festival International de Piano, whose concerts take place at the Couvent de l'Annonciation, a little-known, hidden monument in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. With the use of the entire premises at his disposal, he invited her to exhibit his photographs, whose classical dance theme was a perfect match for that of his classical music festival.

For this exhibition, Marina has selected some twenty photographs in various formats. As this festival brings together pianists from all over the world, she chose to select photos that take us to all corners of the globe. There are shots from Paris, New Zealand, Georgia,Spain, the Canaries, Italy and Madeira.

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From magical sunrises to mystical fog and vertiginous mountains, these pictures are a feast for the eyes. It's a great way to discover this well-hidden monument. Be careful, the entrance is really well hidden. It looks like an ordinary building entrance. Don't be fooled.

Le Couvent de l'Annonciation, discover this church and its secret cloister in the heart of Paris's 8th arrondissement.
In the 8th arrondissement of Paris, a church with Byzantine charm and an Art Deco cloister are hidden away at the Couvent de l'Annonciation. Founded by the Dominicans in 1613, this discreet and inspiring site is open to visitors free of charge all year round. [Read more]