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Pompidou Center

The exact name of the Center Pompidou, Georges Pompidou National Center for Arts and Culture, is a place that is evaluated as having changed the paradigm of modern architecture by having drain pipes, gas pipes, and vents visible from the outside. The building has a total of 7 floors, of which the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, located on the 4th and 5th floors, is the most popular.

In terms of the number of works, it has the world's highest level of masterpieces, with about 1,400 pieces on display. The works on display are so diverse, including paintings, photographs, films, new media, architecture, and design, that it boasts a collection that is said to be the end of art.

5th floor But don't miss the collection

If you only see one floor at the Pompidou Center, I definitely recommend the 5th floor. On the 5th floor, about 900 works from the Modern Collection (1905 - 1960) are on display, and you can see masterpieces by well-known artists such as Matisse, Picasso, Kandinsky, Leger, and Miro all in one place. Compared to other museums, there are not many people, so you can view the works relatively leisurely.

Introducing the themes of each floor of the Pompidou Center.

When you first visit the Pompidou Center, you may find yourself wondering how to get around and see it due to its enormous size. So, I will introduce themes for each floor so that you can see the floor that suits your taste first!

1F:
The first floor of the Pompidou Center consists of a cafe, Galleries 3 and 4, and Cinema 1.
The first floor gallery mostly consists of special exhibitions. Each time, a different exhibition is held depending on the theme.

2F:
On the second floor is BPI, a public library. Anyone can enter, and it is open except Tuesdays and May 1st every year.

3F:
The third floor is where you can view Kandinsky's materials along with BPI, a public library. You can find extensive materials about him and 20th century art.

4F:
You can see the contemporary collection starting from the 4th floor. You can see all the collections from the last 50 years.

5F:
The 5th floor is the core of the Pompidou Center, where you can see all episodes of modern art from 1905 to 1965.

6F:
The 6th floor is a special exhibition hall where you can see different exhibitions every quarter and month. You can also go up to the terrace rooftop.

7F:
rooftop

Is it worth visiting the Pompidou Center Library?

Usually, when you visit the Pompidou Center, you only go to the art museums on the 4th and 5th floors, but I recommend you visit the BPI Library located on the 2nd and 3rd floors.

This is a free French public library where you can find everything from French classics to recent film materials. It is also more attractive due to the flexible seating arrangement and wide open space.

Andy Warhol's works you shouldn't miss on the 4th floor

In the exhibition hall on the 4th floor, you can see the famous works of Andy Warhol. You can also see works by modern artists such as César, Vasarely, and Joseph Beuys. Personally, I feel that there are more unique and interesting works on the 4th floor than on the 5th floor.

Be sure to check out the city view from the rooftop.

Although it is not an extremely high place, the view of downtown Paris from the Pompidou Center rooftop is really pretty. You can go up here by taking the outdoor escalator on the rooftop of the Pompidou Center. You can see various Parisian attractions, including the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Sacré-Coeur Basilica.

Is it a must-see special exhibition?

The special exhibitions at the Center Pompidou change every quarter, so the value of seeing the special exhibitions varies each time. However, there are usually about 3 or 4 special exhibitions held at a time and exhibits on various topics, so it is good to see them together. Purchase admission tickets that include special exhibitions

Of course, if it is difficult to spend a lot of time at the Pompidou Center, it is better to focus on the exhibitions on the 4th and 5th floors.

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