Matahoata, Arts and Society in the Marquesas Islands: Exhibition at Musée du quai Branly, Paris

Until July 24th, 2016, the Musée du quai Branly puts on display the exhibition Matahoata, Arts and Society in the Marquesas Islands.

Held at the Galerie Jardin of the museum, this exhibition throws light on the Marquesas Islands, a small group of astonishing volcanic islands located in French Polynesia, in the southern Pacific Ocean.

It particularly highlights the cultural diversity and variety that exists in the Marquesan society as well as the dynamism and vitality of art in this remote region.

Matahoata, Arts and Society in the Marquesas Islands features a unique collection of more than 300 art pieces, from stunning paintings and impressive wood sculptures to amazing music instruments.

Matahoata, Arts and Society in the Marquesas Islands is curated by:

Carol Ivory, a professor at the public research university Washington State University (WSU) and a specialist in the Marquesas Islands.

Guests staying at our Sister Hotels Champs-Elysées Paris and interested in visiting Matahoata, Arts and Society in the Marquesas Islands will be within a short distance of 30 minutes’ walk from Musée du quai Branly.

 

Opening Hours:

Monday: closed

Tuesday: from 11am to 7pm

Wednesday: from 11am to 7pm

Thursday: from11 am to 9pm

Friday: from 11 am to 9pm

Saturday: from 11 am to 9pm

Sunday: from 11am to 7pm

 

Tickets:

Full price: 9 euros

Reduce rate: 7 euros

 

Twin Tickets:

Full price: 11 euros

Reduce rate: 9 euros