The Grevin Museum in Paris has long been an important part of the cultural scene of Paris. There has always been a strong line-up of waxworks to draw in the crowds and entertain visitors. However, the line-up has been the same for a long time. That is why the curators at the museum decided it was time for a massive renovation. The institution has no reopened and is better than ever.

The exhibition is a new long-term show taking place in the museum’s Evolution Gallery. The plan is to split the area into sections based on different aspects of the ocean. This means that we won’t just see the more obvious, familiar creatures from the surface and local shores. There are also sections on distant seas and the strange bioluminescent worlds in the deepest ocean trenches. This means an incredibly diverse series of specimens and artefacts under one roof.

Anting-Anting are an important part of Filipino Culture. These amulets are talismans of protection designed to protect the wearer from home and even bring them love and wealth. They are a good luck symbol that brings together Catholic iconography with more traditional, local beliefs. The talismans may be a foreign idea to many French viewers, but the ideas and symbols are not. That is why the new show at the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris is so interesting.

In the 18th century, Colbert ordered a series of works for King Louis XIV that would showcase the magnificence of his reign. This included a series of etchings that showcased Paris at the time. The plates used have become important artefacts in Parisian art culture and this collection is now part of a larger exhibition in the Pyramide - Cour Napoléon at the Louvre for their Spring series.

Ancient Egypt will forever capture the imagination of the modern world. Everything about the culture, religions and grandeur of the civilisation seems to foreign, yet so beautiful.

The Art Paris Art Fair 2019 is an event that is always sure to bring in the crowds and inspire lots of art lovers from Paris and beyond. The event is famed for its ability to bring together up-and-coming artists and contemporary work for a modern audience.

The names Van Gogh, Manet, Renoir, Cezanne and Degas are not unfamiliar in the French art world. Students study these impressionist and post-impressionist masters at school. Art lovers will make repeat visits to galleries to see their best work. Even those that claim to know nothing of art can recognise some key pieces. This is why the new Collection Courtauld exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton is so important.

This spring, it is the turn of the Emil Buhrle Collection. This collection comprises of around 60 pieces of work from major artists. This includes Renoir, Monet, Cezanne, Degas, Van Gogh, and Picasso. In fact, there should be something here for anyone that wants a chance to see some of the masters up close.

The Musee Rodin is putting together a special Love Night for February 14th. It is a chance to come to the museum and explore this theme of love – perhaps with a partner – while enjoying the work and scenery of the galleries and gardens in a new light.

The basic concept is the same, with a series of interactive, moving images and new takes on well-known works. There are digital depictions of everyone’s favourites, as well as a Mash-up of images in the middle of the room. An accompanying area brings in Japanese images that inspired Van Gogh’s work.

Some photography exhibits are all about the subject. We may head to a show to learn more about nature photography, portraits or monochrome shots. Others offer a chance to learn more about the methods of a particular artist. A new show for spring at The Musée National des arts asiatiques does just that. Here the focus is on the work, methods and simple equipment of Jean-Baptiste Huynh.

Cubism is a movement that defines the 20th century and continues to inspire artists today. There is something about the forms and the break from convention that remains captivating. There is, therefore, no doubt that the current exhibition at the Centre Pompidou will prove to be a hit with many in Paris’ art scene.

Yves Saint Laurent was a talented designer with a bold, keen imagination. It is easy to look at some of his designs and wonder how he could ever have dreamt them up. The interesting thing is that in many cases he really did just dream them up.

Madagascar is a country that continues to fascinate people because of its odd place in history, geography, and culture. The island nation lies to the East of the African continent and while it is undoubtedly African in many ways, there are many other cultural and geographical influences on this land. Migrants came here from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East – so to relocate, others to trade. This blend of peoples, languages, and traditions made Madagascar one of the most diverse, unique nations in the world.

When listing the names of some of the biggest masters of the 16th century, the name Caravaggio certainly comes to mind. This artist may not have had a long life, but it was certainly an eventful one in terms of this travels, rivalries and his impression on the art world. Many peers of his era – and many modern-day critics – revered him for his realism and subject matter. Now, the Musée Jacquemart-André is letting us see this up-close like never before.

Lantern shows are a great way to celebrate the winter in style. The gardens and outdoor spaces of a city can feel a little dark and abandoned in the heart of winter until event organisers transform them with great illuminations.

Egon Schiele was an artist ahead of his time. It is easy to look at the distorted images and nudes and assume that they come from a much later...

A current installation at the Louvre is particularly exciting because it merges the old and new in a curious way. The design of the sculpture in Japonisms 2018 Kohei Nawa, Throne is a nod to ancient materials and designs. There is a stunning amount of gold leaf shining out from the pyramid of the gallery. However, the structure beneath is actually 3D printed.