The Centre Pompidou is actually a cultural center in the very center of Paris near Le Marais. Patrick Sisson tells us it’s what’s known as “inside-out architecture” which means it looks like someone forgot to finish the building! Huge pipes and structural details are exposed and painted in primary colors so you can’t miss this place or the sculptures in the massive fountain nearby. But first, you should appreciate the building itself, so stand outside and take in the details before heading in to see the most important modern paintings, sculptures, and more. In this article, I’ll tell you a bit about some of the most important artworks you should see at the Centre Pompidou. Of course, not all 120,000 of those artworks are on display at once and it’s difficult to choose just a few to highlight here.

Welcome to modern art where the building is its own version of art filled with another 120,000 other artworks. You might have passed Centre Pompidou and wondered why the building looks unfinished with people walking on the crazy outside stairs.

The Modern Art You Have to See at The Centre Pompidou

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