{"id":6260,"date":"2016-05-04T15:46:20","date_gmt":"2016-05-04T15:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brabbu.com\/en\/news-events\/?p=6260"},"modified":"2016-05-04T15:46:20","modified_gmt":"2016-05-04T15:46:20","slug":"impressionist-art-frances-public-trains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brabbu.com\/en\/news-events\/events\/impressionist-art-frances-public-trains","title":{"rendered":"Impressionist Art In France’s Public Trains"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

These days riding a train in France<\/em> is a cultural experience. Why \u2013 you ask? Because France\u2019s national state-owned rail service \u2013 SNCF \u2013 has collaborated with 3m \u2013 an American manufacturing conglomerate \u2013 to bring high impressionist art<\/strong> <\/em>to the interior of their trains. This means that SNCF has taken its public train system and filled it with graphic film of impressionist paintings, art from the Musee d\u2019Orsay, architectural patterns from Versailles and more.<\/p>\n

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\"Impressionist<\/a> \"Impressionist<\/a><\/p>\n

The goal is to bring world famous art to the masses. So, next time you pick up a train in France, you will be able to see graphic film that mimics impressionist art from the Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay; an imitation of the architecture of the Palace of Versailles; and images from Cinema Gaumont \u2014 the oldest film company in the world. This is how the French take their art pretty seriously.<\/p>\n

\"Impressionist<\/a> \"Impressionist<\/a><\/p>\n

Applying renowned works to one of the most heavily trafficked locations in the country, its public train system, SNCF allows millions of people to admire high art at no cost.<\/p>\n

\"Impressionist<\/a>\"Art<\/a><\/p>\n

While serving as a simple method to add beauty to an ordinary ride, the project also reflects the close ties between railroads and art. During their commute, passengers can admire \u2018Morning, sun\u2019 by Camille Pissarro, Claude Monet\u2019s \u2018Blue water lilies\u2019, or the vibrant stained glass wall of the Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay.<\/p>\n

\"Art<\/a>\"Art<\/a><\/p>\n

A funny fact is that the project has reportedly caused a decrease in the incidences of graffiti and vandalism on French trains. This means that people are appreciated of this iniciative.<\/p>\n

\"Impressionist<\/a>\"Art<\/a>\"Art<\/a><\/p>\n

Along with bringing art to the daily lives of people, the project also makes unexpected connections between art and the railway. This was definitely a great way of improving the journeys for art and design lovers.<\/p>\n

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