Vue du jardin des nymphéas. Exposition des arts décoratifs Paris 1925. (c) Fonds Laprade, Albert (1883-1978) Académie d'architecture/Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine/ Archives d'architecture contemporaine/ADAGP
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10/22/2025 - 03/29/2026

Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine 
1 Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre 
 
75016 Paris


 
Dive into the heart of the centenary celebrations of the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris, a landmark event that shaped the history of architecture and decorative arts.
The 1925 Exhibition: A Manifesto for Modernity : Inaugurated on April 28, 1925, between the Grand Palais and the Invalides, the International Exhibition reflects the creative ferment of a post-war society undergoing profound transformation. A true springboard for the Art Deco style, it showcased visionary figures such as Le Corbusier, Auguste Perret, Henri Sauvage, and Robert Mallet-Stevens. Under the direction of Charles Plumet, the bold pavilions built for the occasion explored new architectural, urban, and decorative approaches, closely engaging with nature.