Paradise Feathers. Journeys of an extraordinary bird from New Guinea

Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, 37, quai Jacques Chirac

Free

From the forests of New Guinea to the canvases of the great masters of the Northern School, a fascinating journey tracing the paths of paradise birds, flamboyant creatures that have captivated the world for five centuries.\n\nThis exhibition traces the circulation of plumage and representations of paradise birds, bird-artists enchantors originating from the lush forests of New Guinea. Objects of desire, contemplation and inspiration, these spectacular beings have crossed eras and continents.\nBringing together nearly 190 works – adornments, paintings, specimens nat…