Exhibition catalogue - COMVV Cultural Exhibitions

Arts

Women of Letters

A tribute to women writers and authors through the centuries.

10 panels

Arts

Female Figures in Works of Fiction

Female figures in novels and plays.

10 panels

Arts

Molière

Molière, playwright and actor, master of French comedy.

10 panels

Arts

Women Painters

The long-underestimated talent of women painters.

12 panels

Arts

Jean de La Fontaine

Poet, fabulist and storyteller, a virtuoso of the French language.

10 panels

Arts

Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven, composer and virtuoso, master of Romanticism.

10 panels

Arts

Victor Hugo

Man of letters, poet, novelist, playwright and committed public figure.

10 panels

Arts

Shakespeare

A universal and timeless playwright and poet.

10 panels

Arts

Coluche

Michel Colucci, known as Coluche, comedian and founder of the Restos du Cœur.

10 panels

Arts

Louis de Funès

Louis de Funès, legendary actor of French cinema.

10 panels

Arts

Music, Please

A journey through the vast world of music.

12 panels

Arts

Theatre

From ancient theatre to modern musicals.

12 panels

Arts

Puppets

The art of bringing figures to life all around the world.

12 panels

Arts

French Literature of the 18th and 19th Centuries

An overview of 18th- and 19th-century literature.

14 panels

Arts

Painting and the Great Masters

An overview of the history of painting from prehistory to the 20th century.

16 panels

Society

Feminism

Feminism, equality and respect for women's rights.

12 panels

Society

Firefighters

Firefighters' operations and their role in society.

10 panels

Society

School

Schools existed in ancient civilisations long before Charlemagne.

10 panels

Society

Media

The influence of the different media on society.

10 panels

Society

Photography

The history of photography, from the camera obscura to the smartphone.

12 panels

Society

Fairies and Dragons

Fantastic creatures that people the human imagination.

12 panels

Society

Christmas

The origins of Christmas, its religious and secular traditions.

10 panels

Society

Fashion

Fashion evokes novelty, modernity and innovation.

12 panels

Society

Board Games

Historical landmarks and the many functions of play.

12 panels

Society

World Religions

An overview of the main monotheistic and polytheistic religions.

14 panels

Society

Vines and Wine

Wine is thought to have first appeared more than 5,000 years BC.

14 panels

Society

Urban Culture

Hip hop, slam, street basketball, roller skating, graffiti...

20 panels

Society

Children of the World

How children's living conditions differ around the world.

20 panels

Science

Artificial Intelligence - AI

Robots, intelligent algorithms, ChatGPT and the revolution of the 21st century.

12 panels

Science

Medicine and Doctors

An introduction to the history of medicine from Antiquity to the present day.

12 panels

Science

Light

Light and the technologies that use it.

12 panels

Science

Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci, engineer, painter and Renaissance genius.

10 panels

Science

Astronomy

Big Bang, galaxies, stars and planets: the birth of the Universe.

10 panels

Science

Notions of Time

Physicists and philosophers ponder the nature of time.

12 panels

Science

Colour: Arts, Science and Nature

Colour as studied by artists and scientists.

14 panels

Transport

Boats

The boat, a means of transport floating on water.

10 panels

Transport

Trains

From steam locomotives to modern trains.

12 panels

Transport

Aircraft and Aviation

Civil and military aviation, from the dream of flight to pilotless aircraft.

12 panels

Sport

Running

Running and jogging: a social and economic phenomenon.

10 panels

Sport

The Olympic Games

The history of the Olympic Games, from Antiquity to the present day.

10 panels

Sport

Long Live Sport

An overview of amateur and professional sports.

18 panels

Sport

Dance

Movements of the body performed in rhythm.

10 panels

Sport

Martial Arts

Martial arts: health, wisdom, serenity and self-defence.

10 panels

Architecture

Sustainable Architecture

Sustainable architecture, urban planning and sustainable development.

12 panels

Architecture

The Eco-Friendly House

Ecological alternatives in green building.

12 panels

Architecture

Homes of the World

The diversity of homes around the world.

14 panels

Architecture

History of Architecture

From the beginnings of building to the present day.

16 panels

Architecture

Sustainable Development and Architecture

Bioclimatic architecture and sustainable urban planning projects.

16 panels

Architecture

Castles of France

Castles, witnesses to our history.

16 panels

Europe

Portugal

Discovering Portugal: landscapes, culture and gastronomy.

10 panels

Europe

Italy

Italy: ancient history, artistic and cultural heritage.

10 panels

Asia

China

China, a global economic power with a thousand-year-old culture.

12 panels

Asia

India

India, the most populous country on the planet alongside China.

12 panels

Asia

Vietnam

Varied landscapes of mountain regions and coastlines.

12 panels

Europe

Romania

Romania: its culture, history and landscapes.

12 panels

Asia

Japan

Refined culture, economic superpower and traditions.

12 panels

Europe

Scandinavia

Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland.

16 panels

Europe

Russia

The largest country on the planet, with a complex and fascinating history.

16 panels

Europe

England and the United Kingdom

Great Britain, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

18 panels

Asia

South Korea

South Korea: technology and tradition.

10 panels

Americas

Colombia

The cultural and biological diversity of Colombia.

10 panels

Americas

Canada

Vast expanses of land and water, and French-speaking Canada.

10 panels

Oceania

Australia

A journey to the ends of the earth: varied landscapes and culture.

12 panels

Americas

Brazil

A major economic power with great cultural diversity.

12 panels

Americas

Argentina

A country with strong ties of identity to Europe.

12 panels

France

French Overseas Territories

France's overseas departments and territories.

12 panels

Americas

United States

The American way of life, entrepreneurial freedom and the American dream.

14 panels

Africa

South Africa

The rainbow nation, the most powerful economy on the continent.

14 panels

Americas

Mexico

The geography, history, arts and culture of Mexico.

16 panels

Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa: development and cultures.

16 panels

Africa

Madagascar

A diverse population and exceptional endemism.

16 panels

Cities

Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain's second largest city.

10 panels

Cities

Rascally Paris

A journey through the daring Paris of the 1940s to the 1960s.

10 panels

Cities

Monuments of Paris

A stroll through Paris to discover its famous monuments.

12 panels

Rivers

The Loire: Nature and Heritage

The Loire and its tributaries: nature and heritage.

14 panels

Rivers

The Seine

The Seine, from its source in Burgundy to the English Channel.

16 panels

France

The French Coastline

5,500 km of coastline, a diverse shoreline.

12 panels

History

The Seven Wonders of the World

Exceptional architectural and artistic achievements.

10 panels

History

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela: the fight for freedom and democracy.

10 panels

History

Napoleon I

Napoleon I, military genius and statesman.

10 panels

History

Famous Women

A tribute to famous women with a wide range of talents.

12 panels

History

Greek and Roman Mythology

The gods of Olympus and famous myths.

14 panels

History

UNESCO World Cultural Heritage

Cultural sites listed by UNESCO.

16 panels

History

The First World War 1914-1918

General mobilisation and the Great War.

12 panels

History

The Second World War 1939-1945

From the invasion of Poland to the Liberation.

12 panels

Sustainable development

Issues and Challenges of the 21st Century

Survival of species, climate change, biodiversity.

10 panels

Sustainable development

Sustainable Tourism

Creating economic opportunities while preserving the environment.

10 panels

Sustainable development

Biomimicry

Observing and imitating nature to design innovative solutions.

10 panels

Sustainable development

Soil

Soils: biodiversity, carbon storage and food production.

10 panels

Sustainable development

Invasive Species

Asian hornet, red-eared slider, tiger mosquito...

12 panels

Sustainable development

Nature in the City

Wildlife and plants are recolonising the city.

12 panels

Sustainable development

Sustainable Development

Local and global issues of sustainable development.

12 panels

Sustainable development

Sustainable Development in Action

Initiatives, eco-friendly habits and examples of practical action.

14 panels

Sustainable development

Major Hazards

Hazards, major risks and prevention.

14 panels

Sustainable development

Waste

Sorting, recovering and recycling waste.

12 panels

Sustainable development

Transport and Mobility

Public and private transport, and eco-citizenship.

12 panels

Climate

Greenhouse gas emissions and global warming.

12 panels

Climate

Climate and Weather

Climate change and weather phenomena.

12 panels

Water

Water, a major issue for the planet.

16 panels

Water

Water, a Resource to Share (14 panels)

Access to drinking water and sanitation for all.

14 panels

Water

Water, a Resource to Share (10 panels)

Saving, respecting and sharing water.

10 panels

Energy

Renewable energy sources and energy saving.

14 panels

Energy

Sustainable Energy for All

Providing energy for the whole planet.

12 panels

Climate

The Poles and Climate Change

The Arctic and Antarctica facing climate change.

10 panels

Climate

The Greenhouse Effect

Rising temperatures and rising oceans.

10 panels

Climate

Responding to Climate Change

The United Nations and the European Union encourage initiatives.

12 panels

Biodiversity

The Ocean

The oceans and their role in the Earth's climate machine.

12 panels

Biodiversity

The diversity of species, genes and ecosystems.

12 panels

Biodiversity

Biodiversity in France

A tour of France's biodiversity and natural habitats.

12 panels

Biodiversity

Endangered Animals of France

Animal species particularly threatened in France.

10 panels

Biodiversity

UNESCO World Natural Heritage

Natural sites listed by UNESCO.

14 panels

Biodiversity

Rivers

Waterways and fragile ecosystems.

10 panels

Biodiversity

Wetlands

Reservoirs of biodiversity and protection against floods.

14 panels

Biodiversity

Mountains and Volcanoes

The fragile natural environments of mountains and volcanoes.

16 panels

Biodiversity

Volcanoes and Earthquakes

Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.

14 panels

Forests

A Passion for Wood

Wood inspires passion and craftsmanship.

12 panels

Forests

Forests, Trees and People

People and the forest: exploitation, management, protection.

10 panels

Forests

The Forest

The forest offers people many resources.

12 panels

Forests

Tropical Forests

Overexploited tropical forests and deforestation.

12 panels

Trees

Conifers

The conifers of France, a plant heritage worth knowing.

10 panels

Trees

Broadleaf Trees

The broadleaf trees of France and Europe.

12 panels

Trees

Trees and Forests

In praise of the power and longevity of trees.

14 panels

Trees

Trees in the City

Trees in the urban landscape.

10 panels

Trees

Remarkable Trees

Trees remarkable for their shape, size and age.

12 panels

Trees

Like a Tree

Trees offer food and shelter to wildlife.

16 panels

Gardens

Japanese Gardens

The Japanese garden recreates nature in miniature.

10 panels

Gardens

Gardens and Green Spaces

A short history of gardens and green spaces.

10 panels

Gardens

Botany and Gardening

Discovering the science of plants.

10 panels

Gardens

Exotic Plants

Exotic plants from tropical regions.

10 panels

Gardens

Orchids of France and Europe

Natural heritage and a symbol of biodiversity.

10 panels

Gardens

Carnivorous Plants

Carnivorous plants and how they feed.

10 panels

Gardens

The Ecological Garden

Gardening ecologically for well-being.

14 panels

Gardens

Roses

Roses: hybrids and varieties through the centuries.

12 panels

Plants

Tea

Tea, the most widely drunk beverage in the world after water.

10 panels

Plants

Coffee

Coffee, the world's most traded agricultural commodity.

12 panels

Plants

Chocolate

Discovering cocoa and how it is grown.

12 panels

Plants

Food Plants

Plants that provide food resources.

12 panels

Plants

Spices and Herbs

Spices and herbs extracted from plants.

10 panels

Plants

Medicinal Plants

Plants used for medicinal purposes for 5,300 years.

10 panels

Plants

Plants and Their Uses

The many uses of plants.

12 panels

Plants

Seeds and Fruit

The fertilised ovule becomes a seed.

12 panels

Plants

Mushrooms

Edible and inedible mushrooms.

12 panels

Plants

Vines, Vineyards, Wine

The landscape: vines, vineyards, wine.

10 panels

Agriculture

Agroecology

Agroecology is redefining food production.

10 panels

Agriculture

The Olive Tree and Olive Oil

The olive tree, emblematic tree of the Mediterranean.

10 panels

Agriculture

Fruit

A selection of fruits grown in mainland and overseas France.

10 panels

Agriculture

Bread

Bread, from Antiquity to the present day.

10 panels

Agriculture

Cereals

Cereal crops cover half of the world's arable land.

10 panels

Agriculture

Permaculture

Caring for the planet and encouraging biodiversity.

10 panels

Agriculture

Beekeeping and Hive Products

Beekeeping, a passion and a profession.

10 panels

Agriculture

Cheese

The diversity of tastes and textures of cheese.

10 panels

Agriculture

Pulses

Nutritional, environmental and economic benefits.

10 panels

Agriculture

Gastronomy

The gastronomic meal of the French, UNESCO heritage.

12 panels

Agriculture

Discovering Agriculture

The farming profession and sustainable agriculture.

12 panels

Agriculture

Food

Different approaches to the theme of food.

12 panels

Animals

Animals and People

Animals in myths, legends and human life.

10 panels

Animals

Pets

Dogs, cats and exotic pets: responsible ownership.

12 panels

Animals

Dinosaurs

Different types of dinosaurs and reptiles.

16 panels

Animals

Animals of the French Forest

Scientific ecology through forest animals.

20 panels

Mammals

The Wolf

The wolf, a large carnivore returning to France.

10 panels

Mammals

Wild Cats

Felids, carnivores and predators.

10 panels

Mammals

The Lynx

The lynx, the largest wild cat in France.

10 panels

Mammals

The Fox

The red fox, a medium-sized carnivore.

10 panels

Mammals

Mammals of Europe

Around 200 species of mammals in Europe.

10 panels

Mammals

Bears

8 species and many subspecies of bears.

10 panels

Mammals

Carnivores

The land carnivores of Europe.

12 panels

Mammals

African Wildlife

Portraits of African mammals.

10 panels

Mammals

Monkeys and Primates

Protecting the species closest to us.

14 panels

Mammals

Wild and Domestic Dogs

Domestic dogs and wild canids.

16 panels

Mammals

Horses

The horse, for hunting, war, farming and sport.

16 panels

Mammals

Dolphins, Whales and Porpoises

Cetaceans and other marine mammals.

16 panels

Birds

Birds of Prey of France

Diurnal birds of prey, predators of ecosystems.

10 panels

Birds

Owls

Owls, hunters of the night.

10 panels

Birds

Birds of France

Birds of France and Europe in various habitats.

12 panels

Birds

Like a Bird

Getting to know birds to protect them better.

12 panels

Fish

Sharks

Sharks, predators that regulate ocean ecosystems.

10 panels

Reptiles

Turtles and Tortoises

Land, sea and freshwater turtles.

10 panels

Insects

Bees

Bees, bumblebees, wasps and hornets.

12 panels

Insects

A close-up look at insects, educational and spectacular.

20 panels

Reptiles

Reptiles and Amphibians

Today's reptiles and amphibians, the first land vertebrates.

16 panels

Fish

Freshwater Fish

Pike, trout, carp, eel and catfish.

14 panels

Discovery

The Five Senses

Sensory receptors: sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell.

10 panels

Discovery

Ecology for Everyone

Discovering biodiversity in various habitats.

10 panels

Discovery

Birds (Discovery)

Exploring the life of birds, their origins and behaviour.

10 panels

Discovery

Butterflies

Day-flying and night-flying insects, pollination and biodiversity.

10 panels

Discovery

The First Living Things

From the formation of the Earth to the first animals.

10 panels

Discovery

Prehistory

From the first humans to the Neolithic.

10 panels

Discovery

Civilisations

The first cities in Mesopotamia.

10 panels