Exhibition: A Fighting Exile. The Artists and France 1939-1945 Guided tour

As part of the national commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the Liberation, explore a little-known chapter of World War II : the extraordinary destiny of exiled artists and intellectuals. A unique opportunity to discover our wartime French artistic heritage. Learn how, from the summer of 1940, these artists and intellectuals led a unique resistance from their lands of exile. From London to Sydney, through New York, Brazzaville, and Buenos Aires, they mobilized arts, education, and science to win hearts and minds to the Free French cause.

Immerse yourself in reconstructions that transport you to Free France in the United States. Explore Ossip Zadkine's New York studio, a true sanctuary of creativity and resistance from 1941. Discover the vibrant atmosphere of the legendary Gotham Books bookstore, where Free French works were secretly distributed. This exhibition highlights the crucial role of emblematic figures like René Cassin, who kept the French tradition of freedom alive in allied territories. Through an exceptional collection of 330 works, dive into our heritage history - paintings, sculptures, photographs, uniforms, and musical creations - treasures bearing witness to this active cultural resistance.