AFMO WEEKEND IN Program Description

DIOR SPECIAL Wednesday, October 16, 2019

// DIOR, a rare opportunity to visit their fabled archives, accessible only to the privileged few. SEVEN VISITS of the DIOR Archives are offered throughout the weekend. Each visit is strictly limited to ten guests and each guest may only register once. Please refer to the selection form to choose your day and time of visit.

Since 1985, the head curator of the Christian Dior Archives, Soizic Pfaff, has been building out the venerable house’s archive of dresses, hats, shoes, original swatches, and even sketches of the first collection hand drawn by Monsieur Dior. Located off Avenue Montaigne in Paris, the archive is immaculately maintained. Its climate is kept at exact temperatures with controls for humidity and light. Closed off from the public at large, the archive exists for the study of Dior designers and their designs from the past until today. The pieces housed here are occasionally called up for exhibitions, just like the garments which were on loan for Christian Dior, Couturier Du Rêve, which was recently shown at The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.

DAY 1 Thursday, October 17, 2019

// U.S. Ambassador's Residence The U.S. Embassy in Paris is the oldest diplomatic mission of the United States . The Department of State owns three buildings in Paris to support its diplomatic, consular, trade, and cultural activities: the Embassy of the United States of America in Paris, the Hôtel de Pontalba - also called Hôtel de Rothschild - and the Hôtel de Talleyrand-George Marshall Center. When Louis Visconti designed the urban mansion for the New Orleans-born Michaela Almonester, Baroness de Pontalba, it became known as the Hôtel de Pontalba. Edmond James de Rothschild acquired the building in 1876, he sold it to the U.S. government in 1948. It now serves as the official Residence of the Ambassador of the United States of America to and Monaco. We are honored to be welcomed by Ambassador Jamie McCourt for the opening reception of our October Gala. AFMO WEEKEND IN PARIS

DAY 2 Friday, October 18, 2019

// Musée de l'Orangerie, "Félix Fénéon (1861-1944). The Modern Times from Seurat to Matisse". Private visit with Curator Isabelle Cahn This is the first exhibition to pay homage to Félix Fénéon (1861-1944). As an unconditional supporter of Neo-Impressionism, discoverer of Seurat, artistic director of the Bernheim-Jeune Gallery, champion of Fauvism, Futurism and Matisse, he played a decisive role on the artistic scene of the late 19th- and early 20th-centuries. The exhibition brings together an exceptional array of paintings and drawings by Seurat, Signac, Degas, Bonnard, Modigliani, Matisse, Derain, Severini, and others, including pieces from Africa and Oceania.

// Musée d'Orsay, "Degas at the Opera". Private visit with Curator Marine Kisiel To celebrate its 350th anniversary, the Opera national de Paris collaborates for the first time with the Musée d’Orsay for a major exhibition dedicated to Edgar Degas. Over the course of his long career, he devoted his work to immortalizing the Paris Opera’s daily life, from stage to backstage, from rehearsal rooms to the foyer. The dance world presented infinite possibilities allowing all manner of experimentations: multiple points of view, contrasts of lighting, the study of motion and precision of movement. Degas’ work offers an intimate portrait of the Paris Opera in the 19th century. Please enjoy the Wall Street Journal article on this exhibition: http://bit.ly/WSJ_Degas_Opera

// Fondation Le Corbusier, Private Visit of Le Corbusier's newly re- opened studio-apartement Le Corbusier (1887 - 1965) was born Charles-Edouard Jeanneret and took the pseudonym in 1920. Private visit of Le Corbusier’s newly restored studio- apartment, which occupies the two upper floors of the Molitor building. Between 1931 and 1934, together with Pierre Jeanneret, he designed and built the space that was his home and studio throughout his life. Studio, apartment, guest room, and roof garden are exceptionally bright thanks to the glazed façades, courtyard windows, and skylights for which he employed the whole range of Saint-Gobain products, including their famous Nevada glass bricks. We continue with the private visit of Maison La Roche, the Foundation headquarters, commissioned in 1923 by Le Corbusier's friend and patron Raoul La Roche as a house with a gallery worthy to accommodate his collection of paintings. AFMO WEEKEND IN PARIS

// Yan Pei-Ming's Artist Studio You have seen his "Funeral at Shanghai" next to Courbet's "Funeral at Ornans" at the musée d'Orsay. Now come meet Ming at his studio just outside of Paris. Born in Shanghai, he has made Dijon his home since 1982. His immense paintings "enshrine" Mao Zedong, Michael Jackson and, the Mona Lisa.

// Musée du , 19th-century French art: "Before the Impressionists" with Curator Côme Fabre Ingres and Delacroix, Corot and Vernet: romantic and classical, seeking inspiration in the beauty of antiquity, daring large-scale formats, creating inside and outside of the studio, testing tradition with ingenuity. The 19th- century is a landmark period of visual arts, as we move towards modernity. Please join us on this extraordinary journey.

// Durand-Ruel: The first Impressionist art dealer. Private archives with art historian Flavie Durand-Ruel Flavie Durand-Ruel and Paul-Louis Durand-Ruel, descendants of legendary, innovative Parisian art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel, take us back in time into the universe of the man, for whom "art came before any other consideration".

TOUR EIFFEL, Luncheon at 190 feet: The most beautiful view of Paris, in collaboration with two Michelin-starred Chef Thierry Marx

// Musée d'Orsay, The Post-Impressionist Galleries with President Laurence des Cars Laurence des Cars, President of the Orsay and Orangerie Museums, leads us on a tour of the brand new 5th floor galleries.

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// Mobilier National, French national furniture manufacture. A 17th- century institution that stores and restores historical furniture; the "showroom" of former kings and today's presidents

Its chief mission today: Furnishing palaces of state, especially the presidential residence, but also loaning to about 600 entities rather than people, among them ministerial buildings, French embassies, and reception rooms and working offices of senior ministers and civil servants to enhance the prestige of France and draw attention to its artistic knowledge and rich heritage.

// Manufacture des Gobelins, behind-the-scenes of the French national tapestry Created by Henry IV, organized by Colbert in 1662, directed by Charles Le Brun, the first painter to Louis XIV, the "enterprise" was the manufacture of furniture to the Crown, furnishing royal residences and providing diplomatic gifts. International recognition came quickly. Today, about 30 weavers work on 15 looms to produce six or seven tapestries a year.

// , 17th-century palace, home the five Academies, including the Académie Française Originally constructed by Cardinal Mazarin as a school for students from new provinces attached to France under Louis XIV, it became the Institut de France in 1795. Today it manages about 1,000 foundations, public museums, and castles. The Five Academies: The Académie Francaise (1635), guides and guards the French language. The Académie des Beaux Arts (1816), merged the Academy of Painting and Sculpture, Music, and Architecture, all initiated in mid-1600 The Academy of Humanities (1663) The Academy of Sciences (1666) The Academy of Moral and Political Sciences (1671)

// Opéra National de Paris, , behind-the-scenes visit: legendary sites and secret spaces Architect Charles Garnier's eclectic mix of pomp and baroque vividly recalls Belle Époque excess and splendor and the art and taste of the Second Empire. Numerous paintings and sculptures lend museum character to this exceptional opera building. We enjoy a privileged presentation of its architecture, art, history, and behind-the-scenes discovery. Please enjoy the New York Times article on the Paris Opera: http://bit.ly/NYT_Paris_Opera AFMO WEEKEND IN PARIS

DAY 3 Saturday, October 19, 2019

// Chateau de Chantilly, a storybook vision amid a lake and magnificient gardens, the Chateau has the best collection of 15th to 18th-century paintings after the Louvre

Henri d'Orléans, Duke of Aumale, son of Louis-Philippe, the last King of France, one of the greatest collectors of his time, made Chantilly the showcase for his priceless masterpieces and precious manuscripts. It is one of the few castles in France that remained intact with exquisite furniture, some of which had been returned after the revolutionary period. We journey back in time through the art galleries that house the second largest collection of antique paintings after the Louvre, including several works by Raphael, Poussin, Ingres, and Watteau and enjoy access to treasures hidden from the public eye. The newly restored Private Suites - His and Hers - are a highlight.

AY 1 // Fonderie Susse, artistic casting: more than 250 years of sculpture making from Rodin and Chagall to Picasso and Henry Moore Hubert Lacroix manages the oldest, still active foundry in France, with roots reaching back to 1758; he guides us through the multiple steps in the creation of a perfect bronze. Two traditional techniques are employed: cire perdue casting and sand casting. Rare is the celebrated artist who did not work with Susse Foundry: Maillol, Botero, Miro, Giacometti, Carpeaux, Pompon and more.

// De Bayser Art Gallery, Leader in 16th- to 20th-century drawings in a charming 1674 townhouse For more than 80 years, the Bayser family helps collectors to find their perfect drawings in all European schools, and guides museums to find that rare piece. The family welcomes us into their world of history and beauty. AFMO WEEKEND IN PARIS

MUSÉE D'ORSAY, GALA EVENING Private visit of special exhibition "Degas at the Opera", Reception, and exceptional "Dîner en Or" in collaboration with Alain Ducasse Receptions.

DAY 4 Sunday, October 20, 2019

// Le Bristol Exclusive farewell breakfast with a look behind the scenes of their "chocolate factory", flour mill, and wine tasting cellar.

// Parc Montsouris, English landscape garden created by Napoléon III, with Jacky Libaud Jacky Libaud, passionate horticulturist and garden guide, shares with you his enthusiasm for history, architecture, fauna and flora in this enchanting park, created by III as a green meeting place for all classes, inspired by the open spaces of London's parks. AFMO WEEKEND IN PARIS Adresses of Venues Dior Archives The address of the Christian Dior Archives is confidential and kept secret. Meeting point is in front of 50 avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris U.S. Ambassador's Residence 41, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris Musée de l'Orangerie Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris Musée d'Orsay / Friday Visits Montherlant Entrance, 9 quai Anatole France, 75007 Paris Fondation Le Corbusier Our meeting place: Studio-Apartment: 24 Rue Nungesser et Coli, 75016 Paris Maison La Roche : 10 Square du Docteur Blanche, 75016 Paris Yan Pei-Ming's Artist Studio 79 rue Victor Hugo, 94200 Ivry-sur-Seine

Musée du Entrance, 75001 Paris

Durand-Ruel, private archives 39 avenue de Friedland, 75008 Paris Mobilier National & Manufacture des Gobelins 1 Rue Berbier du Mets, 75013 Paris Institut de France 23 Quai de Conti, 75270 Paris Opéra Garnier Group meeting point at the corner of streets Scribe and Auber, 75009 Paris – entrance behind Charles Garnier statue. Chateau de Chantilly Château de Chantilly, 60500 Chantilly AFMO WEEKEND IN PARIS

Fonderie Susse 19 Rue Perrot, 92240 Malakoff De Bayser Art Gallery 69 rue Sainte Anne - 75002 Paris Musée d'Orsay / Gala Evening Entrance A, 1 rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris Le Bristol 112 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris Parc Montsouris 24 boulevard Jourdan, 75014 Paris