This year’s “Weekend in Paris” celebrated “Picasso. Blue and Rose”, the stunning and moving exploration of the works of the young Picasso. We welcomed over 90 weekend guests from October 18 – 21 and 180 for the gala evening at the museum; both events were sold out. An elegant reception hosted by the U.S. Ambassador […]
Nov 16, 2018
The American Friends Musée d’Orsay & Laurence des Cars Présidente des musées d’Orsay et de l’Orangerie invite you to A Weekend in Paris October 18-21, 2018 Thursday, October 18 Cocktail Reception Prestigious Venue in collaboration with Michelin-Starred Chef Christopher Hache, Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel Friday, October 19 Morning Musée de l’Orangerie, […]
May 16, 2018
On October 19 – 22, the American Friends Musée d’Orsay welcomed over 80 guests to walk with us through time and places and to discover private Paris homes, collections, and national treasures. We honored our patron Jeffrey Katzenberg at a gala evening at the museum’s Belle Epoque ballroom. Surrounded by 130 guests, former Minister of […]
Nov 13, 2017
The American Friends Musée d’Orsay invite you to walk with us through time and places to discover Private Paris Homes, Collections, Gardens, and National Treasures & to honor our patron Jeffrey Katzenberg October 19-22, 2017 Complete Weekend Program Thursday, October 19 In Celebration of Spencer Hays Guttklein Fine Art Gallery, Private Works by Vuillard, […]
May 24, 2017
Please read the French Minister of Culture Audrey Azoulay’s tribute to Spencer Hays and The New York Times’ article.
Mar 6, 2017
On October 20 – 23, AFMO celebrated 30 years of the Musée d’Orsay and honored our patrons Marlene and Spencer Hays. On October 22, they announced to gift a significant part of their art collection to the museum; it is the largest collection donated to France since 1945. U.S. Ambassador Jane Hartley welcomed us to […]
Nov 29, 2016
The American Friends Musée d’Orsay invite you to celebrate 30 years of the Musée d’Orsay and honor our patrons Marlene and Spencer Hays October 20-23, 2016 Complete Weekend Program Thursday, October 20 Cocktail Reception at a prestigious venue Hors d’oeuvres by triple Michelin-starred Chef Éric Frechon, Le Bristol Friday, October 21 Musée Rodin […]
Mar 17, 2016
February 3-5, 2016 Pierre Bonnard: Painting Arcadia exhibition at the Legion of Honor ; De Young museum and Private Collections & Homes. The Bonnard exhibition first opened at the Musée d’Orsay and travelled to the Fundacion MAPFRE in Madrid before going to San Francisco. Thanks to Sotheby’s assistance and support, we were invited to the exceptional […]
Feb 26, 2016