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Musée Zadkine in Paris

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The sculpture garden at the Musee Zadkine in Paris.

The sculpture garden at the Musee Zadkine in Paris features many of the Russian artist's most striking works.

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Musée Zadkine Overview:

The Musee Zadkine is a free Paris museum dedicated to the life and works of Russian-born Paris sculptor Ossip Zadkine, who was a major figure in the "Ecole de Paris" school of art between 1929 and 1967. The museum, on the site of the artist's home and studio, houses a rich series of sculptures from the prolific and eclectic Zadkine, arranged in a way that's representative of the development of his work over the years. The sculpture-filled garden is very pleasant.

Musee Zadkine Location and Contact Information:

The museum is located in the 6th arrondissement (district) of Paris, nestled near the Jardin de Luxembourg and in close reach of the historic St-Germain-des-Pres neighborhood.

Address:
100 bis, rue d'Assas
75006 Paris
Metro: Notre-Dame des Champs, Vavin
Tel : +33 (0)1 55 42 77 20

Visit the official website (in French only)

Musee Zadkine Opening Hours and Tickets:

Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm. Closed Mondays and French bank holidays. Ticket counter closes at 5:40 pm.

Tickets: Admission to the permanent collections and displays is free of charge for all visitors. Temporary exhibits incur a small entry fee of around 4 Euros. Entry to temporary exhibitions is free for visitors 13 and under.

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