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Gobelins by Nature exhibition at the
Galerie des Gobelins until 9th January 2014

Now there’s a subject you don’t encounter every day – the use and representation of flora and fauna in tapestrywork, from the 16th – 21st century.

The Galerie des Gobelins – that we visited for you when it opened back in 2007 – presents this new, surprising exhibition…

Initially, nature was used in tapestry as decoration (and in profusion) without taking any particular form. Slowly, over the centuries, it became more organised and complex, before finally mimicking styles of painting and even photography, by turns ultra-realistic, abstract or symbolic.

Gobelins par Nature à la Galerie des Gobelins jusqu'au 9 janvier 2014
Photo : David Hugonot Petit

The exhibition shows the diversity of approaches in hung tapestries, woven work used in furniture, and even lace.

To get the most from your visit, kids workshops can be booked, guided tours are available, and there will be special events for this year’s Designer’s Days which runs from 4th-9th June 2013. We’ll definitely be paying them a visit…Gobelins par Nature à la Galerie des Gobelins jusqu'au 9 janvier 2014

L’exposition Gobelins by Nature – In praise of Greenery – 16th-21st centuries is at the Galerie des Gobelins (here) until 9th January 2014

Open every day except Mondays from 11am – 6pm

Closed Xmas Day, 1st January, 1st May and the whole of August (good grief!)

Admission: 6€ / 4€

Official site in English: www.mobiliernational.culture.gouv.fr

Facebook: here

Twitter : twitter.com/MNGBS

French speakers will find more information in the press release below. Click the fullscreen button at the bottom right to save your eyes, or simply click here.