La Nuit des Musées is one of the highlights of theParisian cultural calendar. Every year, this event invites us to rediscover our heritage and cultural sites through a program of activities and free night-time visits. For this 2024 edition, the Maison de la Culture du Japon is joining in the fun, inviting us to enjoy a cultural treat on Saturday, May 18.
Throughout the year, the Maison de la Culture du Japon delights us with fascinating temporary exhibitions designed to immerse us in the heart of the Land of the Rising Sun. The MCJP, for short, is a window on the Empire of the Rising Sun in Paris. Established in 1997 on the banks of the Seine, in the 15th arrondissement, this cultural establishment's mission is to promote Japanese culture in France through a rich and varied program. Exhibitions of traditional and contemporary art, live performances, film screenings, conferences and language workshops make the MCJP an ideal place to discover and deepen your knowledge of Japanese culture.
The Maison de la Culture du Japon in Paris plays a crucial role in strengthening cultural ties between France and Japan. It is part of a long history of artistic and intellectual exchanges between the two countries, dating back to the 19th century. The MCJP building, designed by Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, reflects the harmony between modernity and tradition that is an essential feature of Japanese culture. Its impressive structure and strategic location on the banks of the Seine make the MCJP a landmark in Paris's cultural landscape.
The MCJP's programming is as diverse as Japanese culture itself. Temporary exhibitions offer a glimpse of the many facets of Japanese art, while performances of theater, dance, traditional and contemporary music invite us to immerse ourselves in the richness of Japanese cultural expression.
Kenzô Tange (1913-2005) and Kengo Kuma (1954-) are the fathers of the sports facilities built for the 1964 and 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games (postponed to 2021): the Yoyogi National Gymnasium and the National Stadium. On the eve of the Olympic Games in France, this exhibition highlights the importance of these buildings in the careers of these two great architects, and provides an insight into their influence on Japanese architecture today, their fascination with the Imperial Villa of Katsura (Kyoto, 17th century), and their links with France.
Dates and Opening Time
On May 18th, 2024
Location
House of Japanese Culture
101B Quai Branly
75015 Paris 15
Prices
Free
Official website
www.mcjp.fr
