Centre Pompidou

Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers designed the building of the Pompidou Center. When the Center opened its doors to the public in 1977, most Parisians didnt like this Avant-garde building in the middle of more traditional buildings. However, more than 30 years later, this outstanding structure blends into the scenes of Paris. The Pompidou Center also houses a public library, music research institute and others, but a definite highlight is the National Museum of Modern Art focused on the 20th century creations: Fauvism, Cubism, Abstract art, Surrealism and Pop art of the 60, etc. The exhibition, including videos and objects, interests even those who think they dont understand much of modern and contemporary art. Dont miss the temporary exhibitions that you can access with the same ticket as the permanent exhibition. The view of Paris from the 6th floor is also wonderful.

The museum shop, where you will find many kinds of beautiful items, can be visited by taking escalator at the entrance.

Principal artists and works: Picasso Painter and Model, Georges Braque Guéridon; Billiard, Man Ray Kiki of Montparnasse, The Return to the Reason, Andy Warhol Ten Lizes, Jackson Pollock Number 26A: black and white, William Klein Cine-poster, Tokyo, Matisse, Marcel Duchamp, Francis Bacon, Roy Lichtenstein, Claes Oldenburgetc.
(2007-01-22)
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Centre Pomidou Musée National d'Art Moderne The Pomidou Center
Place Georges Pomidou 75004
Area: Marais/Bastille
Tel : 01 44 78 12 33
Metro :	Rambuteau line11 Châtelet line1, 4, 7, 11, 14
Open :	Mon, Wed-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm
Close :	Tue, 1st May.
Fees :	10/ Discount 8 Under 17years old Free Every 1st Sunday of month is Free
Paris Museum Pass OK
http://www.cnac-gp.fr/