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12 Months – 12 Artists – 12 Artworks
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Palais Garnier in 2025, the Paris Opera and Arop (Friends of the Paris Opera) are launching an unprecedented program, PROJECT 12: a unique artist residency in the heart of the iconic Parisian landmark.
Throughout the year, one artist will be welcomed each month to the Palais Garnier, a true temple of artistic creation. This initiative echoes the visionary spirit of Charles Garnier, who, during the construction of the Opera House, brought together the greatest artists of his time—painters, sculptors, and artisans of the Second Empire—to enhance this architectural masterpiece.
Fully immersed in the life of the Paris Opera, contemporary artists will have the rare opportunity to draw inspiration from its daily rhythms, attend rehearsals, and engage with the dancers, singers, musicians, and craftspeople who keep this emblematic institution alive.
During their residency, each artist will create an exclusive piece inspired by their experience and the unique atmosphere of the Palais Garnier, much like their 19th-century predecessors, who drew from Garnier's lines and volumes to shape their works. These creations, a dialogue between past and present, will be auctioned in early 2026, enabling art patrons to support contemporary creation while contributing to the Paris Opera’s influence and perpetuating the artistic tradition that shaped this legendary venue.
The name of each resident artist will be announced at the beginning of each month.
The selection of these creators was made through a dialogue between the artists themselves, the galleries representing them, and the teams at the Paris Opera and Arop, with the shared aim of honoring and renewing the visionary excellence cherished by Charles Garnier.
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