Prepare to be amazed by the richness and diversity of international arts, and to live an unforgettable cultural experience in the heart of Paris.

Every year, in September, the historic district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris becomes the scene of an exceptional event: Parcours des Mondes. This 2024 edition, which will be held from September 10 to 15, promises once again to take us on a journey through the arts of Africa, Asia, Oceania, the Americas and archaeology. The picturesque streets of this emblematic district will host around sixty renowned galleries, coming from the four corners of the globe to present rare and fascinating works. From rue Mazarine to rue de Seine, from rue Visconti to rue Bonaparte, via rue Jacob and rue des Beaux-Arts, the most prestigious galleries in the capital open their doors to reveal their priceless treasures . Tribal sculptures, ancestral masks and other ritual objects are displayed here in a maze of discreet and mysterious shops, opening the doors to a sometimes distant and little-known culture.

Among our favorites, we will remember the exhibition Contact zones, Surrealism, Africa, Oceania, America organized by Charles-Wesley Hourdé and Nicolas Rolland in partnership with the Center Pompidou, the André Breton Association and the Art Galleries Committee. This presentation explores the links between surrealism and primitive arts, offering a new perspective on works that are often overlooked. We will also discover unpublished pieces from the Kaka ethnic group, exhibited by Bruno Claessens, which immerse us in the fascinating world of these anonymous Cameroonian artists.

Among other highlights, the Christophe Person Gallery is offering a retrospective dedicated to Amahiguéré Dolo, a Malian artist whose work, on the border of animism and surrealism, is of rare evocative power. ; his wood sculptures, his unpublished drawings and his paintings on canvas testify to his exceptional talent.

Galerie Vallois, for its part, will present two contemporary exhibitions: Black and White – Cuban Traits and Legado. These exhibitions highlight cultural heritage and ancestral ritual practices through contemporary works, creating a dialogue between past and present, tradition and modernity.

The Parcours des Mondes is also a unique opportunity to meet experts, curators and passionate collectors. Discussions and exchanges enrich our understanding and appreciation of these exceptional works of art.

Finally, for those who wish to deepen their knowledge of tribal and primitive arts, the Pierre Moos Prize for art books from Africa, Oceania and America will be awarded. This prize, in partnership with Christie’s, rewards a work published between 2023 and 2024, offering increased visibility to research and documentation on these subjects.

From Tuesday September 10 to Sunday September 15, 2024
Beaux-Arts district in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 75006 Paris
From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., until 9 p.m. on September 10. And until 6 p.m. on September 15, 2024
Free entries
More information here.