Exploring Magic: our photos from the free exhibition with mystical overtones at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery

Rue de Verneuil, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery presents Exploring Magic: Folklore of the Five Continents, a free group exhibition focused on myths, ritual objects and the forces of nature, running from September 25 to November 25, 2026. Artists from around the world explore the links between the four elements — air, water, earth and fire — and forms of contemporary spirituality. Their works offer different ways of representing these beliefs and symbols in contemporary art.

On the walls of the gallery, Asian poetry engages with global urban energy. Notably, the hypnotic finesse of Japanese works by Ito Chieko, Asuka Irie and Chisato Yamashita (tapping traditional Nihonga pigments and Washi paper), the unmistakable street-art sensibility of Irish artist Fin DAC, and the feminine universe of American artist Karen Chang stand out. From Africa to Oceania and across Europe, this artistic panorama explores how ancestral myths feed contemporary creation, offering a true window into the invisible.

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To kick off the festivities in style, a reservation-only opening is planned for Thursday, September 24, starting at 7 p.m. The highlight of the evening: a vibrant taiko performance, those imposing traditional Japanese drums, will ring out through the gallery at 8:30 p.m. A moment to awaken your senses and soak up the ritual energy of the space before continuing your cultural stroll through the heart of the capital. A captivating, immersive stop not to be missed this autumn at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery!

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