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 The New Paris Dispatch newsletter Thanks to Matthew Jordan for technical production and editing on this episode!