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Metz: Art, Architecture, and Astonishing Hotels
9 Feb
Summary
- Pompidou-Metz showcases over 400 artworks from Paris's collection.
- Philippe Starck's hotel features a surreal design based on a novella.
- Metz boasts historic architecture from Roman to Germanic Imperial eras.
The French city of Metz is emerging as a surprising cultural destination, drawing attention with a significant loan from the Pompidou Centre and a distinctive new hotel by designer Philippe Starck.
The Centre Pompidou-Metz is currently displaying "Dimanche Sans Fin," an exhibition featuring over 400 works borrowed from Paris's Centre Pompidou, which is undergoing a five-year renovation. The exhibition explores diverse interpretations of a day of rest through various artistic mediums.
Metz's architectural landscape is a major draw, predating the Pompidou's arrival. The city features the Germanic Imperial Quarter, built between 1905 and 1908, with a station resembling a church and stately mansions. Historic areas like Place Saint-Louis retain their 14th-century arcades, now housing cafes and restaurants.
A striking contemporary addition is Philippe Starck's Maison Heler hotel. This unique structure combines a historic mansion atop a modern tower block, inspired by a novella about an inventor. The hotel's interior design reflects its narrative, with industrial aesthetics and stained-glass windows by Ara Starck.
