CASV International Art Tour – Paris 2014
Dates:
Hotel check in is Monday, June 2nd, with check out out Sunday, June 8th. Programming will begin on Tuesday, June 3rd and will end on Saturday, June 7th
Price:
$ 2750 per individual
$ 4000 per couple (or those willing to share a hotel room)
A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required by March 31st with the remainder due on April 30th. Please see the last page for full terms and conditions. *Although this date has passed, we may be able to accept a few more participants, dependent on hotel availability and the cooperation of our hosts.
The price includes 6 nights accommodation and breakfast at a 4-star hotel, all costs associated with programming including entrance and tour fees, transportation to program events, and one additional meal per day, either lunch or dinner depending on each day’s itinerary, plus a special group dinner on the last evening of the tour. Flight costs are the responsibility of each individual.
Please note that this price is an “at cost” estimate as the CASV is a non-profit organization. All services associated with planning this trip have been done on a volunteer basis.
Accommodations:
Hotel Brighton was one of the first hotels in Paris. Perfectly located in central Paris directly across from the beautiful Tuileries Gardens, this hotel is within walking distance to the Champs Elysees, the Opera district, or evening strolls along the romantic River Seine. Our package includes 6 nights accommodation, plus breakfast. Individuals will receive their own single room and couples will receive a classic room. Upgrades are available for an additional cost.
Program Highlights Include:
Palais de Tokyo in collaboration with SAM Art Projects
“The Palais de Tokyo was created in 2002: Its liveliness, joyfulness, and adventurous approach made Paris sit up and take notice. As an anti-museum par excellence, a rebellious undeveloped plot in the 16th arrondisement, an offbeat yet ambitious “palace”, a place for exchanges and surprises, it was the pioneer of a movement of reconciliation between the City of Light and contemporary art. It has been emulated as a model and for its programming well beyond the frontiers of France, both among specialists, art-lovers, and the wide public.”
Hotel Brighton was one of the first hotels in Paris. Perfectly located in central Paris directly across from the beautiful Tuileries Gardens, this hotel is within walking distance to the Champs Elysees, the Opera district, or evening strolls along the romantic River Seine. Our package includes 6 nights accommodation, plus breakfast. Individuals will receive their own single room and couples will receive a classic room. Upgrades are available for an additional cost.
Program Highlights Include:
Palais de Tokyo in collaboration with SAM Art Projects
“The Palais de Tokyo was created in 2002: Its liveliness, joyfulness, and adventurous approach made Paris sit up and take notice. As an anti-museum par excellence, a rebellious undeveloped plot in the 16th arrondisement, an offbeat yet ambitious “palace”, a place for exchanges and surprises, it was the pioneer of a movement of reconciliation between the City of Light and contemporary art. It has been emulated as a model and for its programming well beyond the frontiers of France, both among specialists, art-lovers, and the wide public.”
Foundation Cartier
“As a reflection of our times, the Foundation Cartier embraces all creative fields and genres of contemporary art, ranging from design to photography, from painting to video art and from fashion to performance art. This testifies to the Foundation Cartier’s commitment and skill, to its blend of rigor and eclecticism, which opens up contemporary art and renders it more accessible. Recognized on the international artistic scene and hailed by the public, the Foundation Cartier distinguishes itself by its curiosity, originality and heterogeneity.”
Foundation Cartier is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and will have a unique program of events that it wishes to welcome the CASV to experience! (More details still to come)
Zaha Hadid Mobile Art Pavilion
London-based architect Zaha Hadid is on the cutting edge of architecture; she is the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize (architecture’s equivalent to the Nobel Prize) with her unique fluid futuristic vision that embodies the fragmented chaos of modern life in not just singular buildings, but entire urban plans. Her work has been featured in a retrospective at the Guggenheim Museum, at Ivorypress Space in Milan, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and at the Venice Architectural Biennale. Zaha Hadid’s visionary projects are unveiled on a private tour inside the Chanel Mobile Art Pavilion in Paris at the Institute de Monde Arabe.
“As a reflection of our times, the Foundation Cartier embraces all creative fields and genres of contemporary art, ranging from design to photography, from painting to video art and from fashion to performance art. This testifies to the Foundation Cartier’s commitment and skill, to its blend of rigor and eclecticism, which opens up contemporary art and renders it more accessible. Recognized on the international artistic scene and hailed by the public, the Foundation Cartier distinguishes itself by its curiosity, originality and heterogeneity.”
Foundation Cartier is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and will have a unique program of events that it wishes to welcome the CASV to experience! (More details still to come)
Zaha Hadid Mobile Art Pavilion
London-based architect Zaha Hadid is on the cutting edge of architecture; she is the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize (architecture’s equivalent to the Nobel Prize) with her unique fluid futuristic vision that embodies the fragmented chaos of modern life in not just singular buildings, but entire urban plans. Her work has been featured in a retrospective at the Guggenheim Museum, at Ivorypress Space in Milan, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and at the Venice Architectural Biennale. Zaha Hadid’s visionary projects are unveiled on a private tour inside the Chanel Mobile Art Pavilion in Paris at the Institute de Monde Arabe.
Private Collection of Gilles Fuchs
Mr. Fuchs is the President of ADIAF, Association for the International Diffusion of French Art. ADIAF is an organization of 300 collectors of contemporary art strongly committed to the adventure of creation. In 2000, ADIAF created the Marcel Duchamp Prize, which annually honours a French artist or artist residing in France. M. Fuchs has invited the CASV for a private viewing of his personal art collection.
Private Collection of Jacqueline Rabouan
Jacqueline Rabouan is part of the mother-daughter team that co-owns Galerie Rabouan Moussion. She has an affinity for art that challenges boundaries and exists outside of the current norm. Jacqueline travels frequently and both supports and collects work of not only contemporary French art, but internationally. She has a particular interest in many contemporary Russian artists, often chosing work of a political charged nature. Her residence is located in the trendy gallery district, le Marais.
FRAC Collection – Pommery, Reims
“Monumental exhibitions of contemporary art named "Experience Pommery" have been staged annually in the Domaine's chalk pits cellars since 2004. These selections of works provide a wide-ranging panorama of the international art scene, showing the diversity of cultures, languages and procedures. These exhibitions make the Pommery Estate an essential venue on the contemporary international artistic scene and, like Champagne, are an experience to share.”
FRAC (Fonds Régional d'Art Contemporain) Champagne-Ardenne Directrice Florence Derieux welcomes the CASV to witness her recent curatorial project of the FRAC collection installed amisdt the champagne caves of of Pommery. Their amazing collection contains works by major international artists including Christian Marclay, Pierre Huyghe, Tom Burr, Dan Graham, Chris, Burden, General Idea, Robert Filliou, Frances Starck, Jeff Wall, James Welling, Mircea Cantor and many, many, others. This journey will allow CASV members a glimpse of the champagne region as we take a day trip to Reims for the “Pommery Experience” and finish our journey with a glass of champagne.
Corporate Collection – Espace Culturel Louis Vuitton
International fashion luxury brand Louis Vuitton has had a long and dynamic relationship with contemporary art, both through patronage and collaboration. Their most notable collaboration may be the one with international art sensation Takashi Murakami as he designed a line of handbags and products characterized by his definitive style. The tradition has continued more recently with Chinese artist Yayoi Kusama, whose work can be found in every major international art fair today.
Corporate Collection – Espace Culturel Louis Vuitton
International fashion luxury brand Louis Vuitton has had a long and dynamic relationship with contemporary art, both through patronage and collaboration. Their most notable collaboration may be the one with international art sensation Takashi Murakami as he designed a line of handbags and products characterized by his definitive style. The tradition has continued more recently with Chinese artist Yayoi Kusama, whose work can be found in every major international art fair today.
The CASV will visit their corporate collection and current exhibition from atop majestic LV Champs Elysees boutique, experiencing the important position that fashion houses play in the role of art patronage, particularly in Europe.
Exhibition Tours and Studio Visits facilitated by:
Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin
Emmanuel Perrotin was instrumental in launching the successful career of Takashi Murakami. He also represents Maurizio Cattelan, Duane Hanson, Sophie Calle, Ryan McGinley, and others.
Galerie Thaddeus Ropac
Erwin Wurm, Robert Longo, Anthony Gormley, Tony Cragg, Anselm Kiefer, Daniel Richter, Gilbert & George, Terrance Koh, Not Vital, Tom Sachs, Lawrence Weiner...need I say more?!
Exhibition Tours and Studio Visits facilitated by:
Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin
Emmanuel Perrotin was instrumental in launching the successful career of Takashi Murakami. He also represents Maurizio Cattelan, Duane Hanson, Sophie Calle, Ryan McGinley, and others.
Galerie Thaddeus Ropac
Erwin Wurm, Robert Longo, Anthony Gormley, Tony Cragg, Anselm Kiefer, Daniel Richter, Gilbert & George, Terrance Koh, Not Vital, Tom Sachs, Lawrence Weiner...need I say more?!
Art: Concept
Olivier Antoine has given many artists their first opportunity to exhibit in a French commercial gallery. A constant advocate for experimental art, Art: Concept’s artist Alexandre Singh was selected as the winner of the prestigious Merurice Prize in 2012/13.
Galerie Jocelyn Wolff
Notable young gallerist Jocelyn Wolff is already Art Basel approved. Located in Bellville, he brings the experimental creativity of Paris and Berlin together in his slate of artists.
Galerie Rabouan Moussion
Rabouan Moussion is the mother-daughter team of Jacqueline Rabouan and Caroline Moussion. This open-minded, warm-hearted duo has been a tour de force in the Parisian art scene. In 2012 they successfully placed the works of one of their top French artists, Bernar Venet, in the grounds of Chateau Versailles, an honour also previously received by Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami. They may be most famous for an incident, which brought the police to FIAC to remove the “offensive” work of their artist Oleg Kulik.
ADIAF
"Founded in 1994, the Association for the International Diffusion of French Art (ADIAF) groups together 300 collectors of contemporary art strongly committed to the adventure of creation. Led by private collectors, supported by sponsors and working closely in partnership with public institutions, the ADIAF’s mission is to raise the international profile of the French artistic scene and make a wider public more aware of the vitality of contemporary creativity in France."
End of Tour Group Celebration Dinner:
Buddha Bar
“Gigantic arabesque chandeliers in red velvet embroidered with golden thread are beautifully suspended above the restaurant with its round tables and warm, discreet red lounge, for a fully enjoyable dining experience. The Pacific Rim menu with Pan-Asian, Californian and European influences, combines fresh products, subtle flavors and spices from around the world, based on a concept of sharing meals. Created thanks to the visionary imagination of Raymond Visan, owner of the famous Barfly in Paris, this restaurant-bar-lounge, located on the ultra-chic Faubourg St Honoré, rapidly became a must-see and be-seen in the French capital.”
Olivier Antoine has given many artists their first opportunity to exhibit in a French commercial gallery. A constant advocate for experimental art, Art: Concept’s artist Alexandre Singh was selected as the winner of the prestigious Merurice Prize in 2012/13.
Galerie Jocelyn Wolff
Notable young gallerist Jocelyn Wolff is already Art Basel approved. Located in Bellville, he brings the experimental creativity of Paris and Berlin together in his slate of artists.
Galerie Rabouan Moussion
Rabouan Moussion is the mother-daughter team of Jacqueline Rabouan and Caroline Moussion. This open-minded, warm-hearted duo has been a tour de force in the Parisian art scene. In 2012 they successfully placed the works of one of their top French artists, Bernar Venet, in the grounds of Chateau Versailles, an honour also previously received by Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami. They may be most famous for an incident, which brought the police to FIAC to remove the “offensive” work of their artist Oleg Kulik.
ADIAF
"Founded in 1994, the Association for the International Diffusion of French Art (ADIAF) groups together 300 collectors of contemporary art strongly committed to the adventure of creation. Led by private collectors, supported by sponsors and working closely in partnership with public institutions, the ADIAF’s mission is to raise the international profile of the French artistic scene and make a wider public more aware of the vitality of contemporary creativity in France."
End of Tour Group Celebration Dinner:
Buddha Bar
“Gigantic arabesque chandeliers in red velvet embroidered with golden thread are beautifully suspended above the restaurant with its round tables and warm, discreet red lounge, for a fully enjoyable dining experience. The Pacific Rim menu with Pan-Asian, Californian and European influences, combines fresh products, subtle flavors and spices from around the world, based on a concept of sharing meals. Created thanks to the visionary imagination of Raymond Visan, owner of the famous Barfly in Paris, this restaurant-bar-lounge, located on the ultra-chic Faubourg St Honoré, rapidly became a must-see and be-seen in the French capital.”
Down Time Suggestions (Cost not included):
Shopping
- Champs Elysees – low to high end, from H&M to Louis Vuitton
- Galeries Lafayette – low to mid range (Opera District)
- Au Printemps – mid to high end (Opera District)
Walking
- Stroll the historic Tuileries Gardens and spot the contemporary art installations along the way (including a permanent installation by Lawrence Weiner); take in the sunshine amidst fountains, orange trees, manicured gardens and classic sculptures while sipping a prossecco or enjoying a gelato at one of outdoor cafes along the main path.
- Take a Fodor’s Guide walking tour of Montmartre and view Picasso’s old studio or Theo’s apartment where Van Gogh stayed; view the old cabarets that Toulouse Lautrec and others hung out at during the Belle Époque.
- Stroll the river Seine during sunset to experience Paris as the Parisians do; sighting views of magnificent architecture include Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, lovers making out, Parisians playing petanque, street performers, dinner cruise boats passing underway, and beautiful illuminated foot bridges taking one off on other adventures
- Take a Fodor’s Guide walking tour of St. Germaine and experience the birthplace of existentialism and the height and have coffee where Sartre and de Beauvoir drank espresso under the watchful eye of Nazi officers.
Terms and Conditions:
We gratefully acknowledge assistance for this tour from:
- A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required by March 31st 2014 with the remainder due on April 30th 2014. For singles, $1375 by March 31st and $1375 by April 30th. For Couples, $2000 by March 31st and $2000 by April 30th.
- Payments may either be made my personal cheques made out to the CASV or via Paypal through our website. Please note that an additional 1.9% must be added to your charge in order to cover the PayPal commission rate. Cheques may be mailed to us at:
- This tour package is exclusive of any and all expenses outside of those arranged specifically for the group. Flight and transportation to the specified hotel are the responsibility of the individual, as are any meals, snacks or entertainment and travel outside of the group tours, travel and medical insurance, additional hotel costs incurred by the individual or couple such as long distance calls, min-bar charges or PayPerView TV, and room service
- By registering for the tour each individual acknowledges that he or she is responsible for his or her own personal safety and security. The group leader will provide a brief on security tips.
- Any personal injury or loss of property will not be the responsibility of the CASV or it’s tour leader.
- This tour package does include the following: - A diverse 5-day program of contemporary art initiatives provided by professional art dealers, gallery directors, curators, artists, collectors and arts advocacy groups, including studio visits, collection visits and exhibition tours - Transportation to and from all program events, which may include public transportation - All admissions and guided tour costs to program venues - Hotel accommodation for 6 nights with Daily breakfast - Meals taken as a group when required mid-day or evening during the midst of program events. - A celebratory group dinner at the commencement of the program
- With this document being released with 10 weeks prior to the trip, development of the itinerary will continue to evolve. As such, programming is subject to change without notice
- This trip is offered exclusively to current members of the CASV. For more information on becoming a member, please visit www.casv.ca
We gratefully acknowledge assistance for this tour from:
Contemporary Art Society of Vancouver is a registered not-for-profit organization entirely
reliant on member support. Founded in 1977, the CASV creates opportunities for exploring, appreciating and understanding contemporary art.
Registered Charitable # 888445061 RR0001
reliant on member support. Founded in 1977, the CASV creates opportunities for exploring, appreciating and understanding contemporary art.
Registered Charitable # 888445061 RR0001