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Artists at the Museum

Name: Artists at the Museum
Start: 2026-09-23
End: 2026-09-23
Location: Paris

This exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris examines the four-century relationship between artistic creation and scientific inquiry. It showcases how visual arts like drawing and taxidermy contribute to the classification and understanding of the natural world.

Date: Sep 23, 2026
Location: Paris
Status: Recently ended

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Event summary

Highlights

Exploration of four centuries of art-science collaboration
Displays of scientific illustrations, paintings, and taxidermy
Visual reconstructions of extinct species
Contemporary works inspired by museum collections and architecture

Artists at the Museum explores the enduring partnership between creative professionals and researchers. The display features diverse media, including botanical and zoological illustrations, paintings, and sculptures, highlighting their essential role in documenting, comparing, and sharing scientific knowledge.

The exhibition demonstrates how artistic representation helps in classifying species and visualizing extinct creatures or historical environments. In addition to historical records, the show features works from contemporary artists who drew inspiration from the museum's extensive collections, ongoing research, and unique architectural heritage.

Practical details

Location described by the source: National Museum of Natural History; www.myanmaritv.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Paris

Organizer — source statement: new exhibition at Paris’s National Museum of Natural History. Opening on September 23, the Artists at the Museum exhibition; www.myanmaritv.com

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