114: On discovering art in Paris with Alex Weinress of The Seen Paris

If you like art or are even mildly interested in art, Paris has both an abundant and intimidating level of choice. The exact number of museums varies according to how you might define a museum but it’s been estimated that there are over 130 museums in Paris, including marquee destinations and smaller museums that showcase a wide range of art, history, science, and culture. And if you like or are curious about contemporary art, there are countless galleries and private foundations. Navigating it all can be slightly overwhelming which is why I wanted to bring on Alex Weinress, an art industry professional who offers bespoke art experiences through her company The Seen Paris. In our chat, she speaks to the city’s art scene, how she approaches viewing and understanding art, the best smaller institutions to visit, and what she thinks about immersive exhibitions. 

Mentioned in this episode:

The Seen Paris

Alex on Instagram

David Zwirner gallery in Paris

Emmanuel Perrotin gallery

Galerie Templon

Jeanne Vicérial

Almine Rech Gallery

Hiba Schahbaz, Pakistani artist

Fondation Louis Vuitton

Pinault Collection

The Broad, Los Angeles

Atelier des Lumières

Carrière des Lumières

Galerie Mennour

Germaine Richier

Antoine Bourdelle / Bourdelle Museum

La Grande Brasserie

Musée Gustave Moreau

Musée de Montmartre

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Thanks to Matthew Jordan for technical production and editing on this episode!