The egg in all its states

Anne Debbasch | 4/17/23

Visible in Paris until May 8, the immersive, ephemeral exhibition "L'Œuf, de mains de maître" brings together the work of just over fifty creators from all horizons around the egg and chocolate. A bowl of art not to be missed!

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