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Origin and history

The Zadkin Museum occupies the former home of the Russian artist Ossip Zadkin, nicknamed "assas madness". Arriving in Paris in 1909, Zadkine settled there in 1928 with his wife, also a painter, and lived there until his death in 1967. This place was the heart of its creation, reflecting its artistic evolution, from primitivism to cubism, through ancient and mythological influences. The museum, opened to the public in 1982, now preserves a hundred of its iconic works, made of wood, bronze or stone.

Zadkine was a central figure in the 1920s Montparnasse, frequenting major artists and writers such as Apollinaire, Cendrars, Braque or Chagall. His workshop, now integrated into the museum journey, also welcomes contemporary artists, perpetuating his creative spirit. The permanent collection includes major pieces such as "Prometheus" (1955), "The Birth of Venus" (1950) or "Woman to the Fan" (1923), illustrating the diversity of his work.

The workshop house, with its preserved garden, offers a unique testimony of Zadkin's life and work. Ranked "Museum of France", the site combines historical heritage and modernity, highlighting both the artist's heritage and current creations. The official address, 100bis rue d-Assas, places the museum in an emblematic district of Paris, rich in artistic history.

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