Monumenta

Now this is something I hadn't heard of before. When scouting WhatsonWhen this very groovy article came up, a story on the Monumenta, a must see this May and June while in Paris

"Each year Paris' Grand Palais asks an internationally acclaimed artist to create an artwork exhibition - called Monumenta - to grace its ornate glass nave. It's an aptly named installation, as the 'monumental' works need to fill a 35m-high space.

In 2011, Monumenta is dedicated to Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor, deemed one of the most important sculptors of our time and winner of the Turner Prize in 1991. Kapoor's contribution aims to immerse visitors in colour, as they walk inside his huge work - "a single object, a single form, a single colour". He wants his art to "offer a completely new emotional and philosophical experience", and the result promises to be both spectacular and profound.

Monumenta is always immensely popular, so be prepared to queue"

Dates:May 11th-June 23rd daily except for Tuesdays
Location: Grand Palais
Cost: 5 euor pp
Times: Wed-Mon 10am-7pm; Thu-Sun 10am-12am

Monumeta Official Website:

Thanks to WhatsOnWhen for this article!

Here is also a very interesting article on Kapoor and his creation for the London Olympics