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The Archi-visit

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Nov 1 – Jan 3Free

The Archi-visit

Discover the ingenuity of the Lafayette Anticipations architectural project, imagined by Rem Koolhaas and the OMA agency, which transformed a historic building into a contemporary edifice with mobile floors!

Lafayette Anticipations (Paris 4th)

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This tour takes you behind the scenes of the Yu Nishimura and Hélène Fauquet exhibitions, and exceptionally opens the doors to a space usually closed to the public: the production studio, where the works of artists invited by the Foundation take shape.

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Step behind the curtain and into the heart of the artistic process. This is a rare chance to explore the private production workshop where raw ideas are transformed into the stunning exhibitions you see on display.

L'archi-visite offers an exclusive look behind the scenes at Lafayette Anticipations in the 4th arrondissement. This unique tour invites visitors to explore the creative processes of artists Yu Nishimura and Hélène Fauquet. During this hour-long experience, you will gain access to the production workshop, a specialized space where the foundation's exhibited works are built and brought to life. This event is entirely free of charge and designed to be inclusive, as the venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users. Join us to discover the technical craftsmanship and artistic labor that shape the contemporary exhibitions at this iconic Paris location.

The Lafayette Anticipations foundation invites you to pull back the curtain on its current exhibitions by Yu Nishimura and Hélène Fauquet. This guided tour takes place between 16:00 and 17:00, providing an intimate look at the production workshop—an area usually restricted to the public. Here, you will witness the site where the foundation's featured works are manufactured and prepared by the invited artists.

Sessions are held on three specific dates: Sunday, November 1, 2026, Sunday, December 6, 2026, and Sunday, January 3, 2027. The activity is free for all visitors. Located at 9 rue du Plâtre, the site ensures full access for guests using wheelchairs. Prepare to immerse yourself in the technical reality of art production during this rare opportunity to see the inner workings of a Parisian cultural institution.

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