Zadkine Museum

Zadkine Museum

Ossip Zadkine (1890–1967) was a Russian-born French sculptor and one of the first to apply Cubist concepts in his work. He experimented with materials such as wood, stone, and bronze, developing a powerful personal lyrical style. The Zadkine Museum is dedicated to the collection and display of Zadkine’s works. It is housed in his former studio, located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris near the Luxembourg Gardens. The museum also features a charming garden and is open to the public free of charge, except during temporary exhibitions.

The museum was established by Zadkine’s wife, who donated their home, studio, and Zadkine’s private collection to the City of Paris in 1928. The museum itself was founded in 1982, after her death, and has since expanded its collection through acquisitions. Today, the Zadkine Museum houses around 300 sculptures, as well as paintings, gouaches, tapestries, and drawings. Since 1995, it has hosted three to four contemporary art exhibitions each year.

Musée Zadkine

Why go: One of the most noteworthy sculpture museums in Paris

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: France[France]

Province/State: Île-de-France Region [Ile-de-France Region]

City: Paris [Paris]