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Since its creation, the Fondation Cartier places great importance on books and writing. The works it publishes are extensions of the experience of its exhibitions, leaving a trace of artistic projects that are by nature ephemeral. Since 1984, the Fondation Cartier has published around 200 works.

Exposition Générale

Exposition Générale

For the opening of its new spaces in October 2025 in the heart of Paris, the Fondation Cartier presents Exposition Générale, an extensive journey into the works of its Collection. The exhibition catalog offers a broad view of contemporary creation.

La Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain par Jean Nouvel  2025   c1a

The Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain by Jean Nouvel

2, place du Palais-Royal, Paris

For the inauguration of its new venue in October 2025, the Fondation Cartier unveils Jean Nouvel’s bold architectural project in a lavishly illustrated book, exploring the history and the technical specificities of the building.

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Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain POP UP

This pop-up book showcases the new venue of the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain at Place du Palais-Royal in Paris, whose interior architecture was designed by Jean Nouvel.

Le Musée Vivant de la Mode   Olivier Saillard   2026   FR   c1a

The Living Museum of Fashion

A text by Olivier Saillard

In this text conceived as a manifesto, Olivier Saillard argues for the idea of a living museum of fashion which, unlike traditional museums that present fashion as static objects, restores life to garments through movement, gesture, and intimacy.

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  • Jean Pierre Raynaud   Archétypes   1985   c1a
    Jean Pierre Raynaud   Archétypes   1985   c1b

    Exhibition Catalog

    Jean-Pierre Raynaud

    Archétypes

    June 1985
    Texts by Maïten Bouisset, Jean-François de Canchy, Jean de Loisy, Catherine Millet, Jean-Pierre Raynaud, Guy Tosatto

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  • Vivre en couleur   1985   c1b
    Vivre en couleur   1985   c1a

    Exhibition Catalog

    Vivre en couleur

    February 1985
    Texts by François Baudot, Hubert Besacier, Gérard-Georges Lemaire

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  • Les Fers de César, 1984
    Les Fers de César   1984   c1a

    Exhibition Catalog

    Les Fers de César

    October 1984
    Texts by Catherine Francblin, François Mathey, Pierre Restany, Guy Tosatto, Pierre Volboudt, César

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