The collections of this specialized, international, heritage-oriented library affiliated with the Centre Pompidou are intended for research and exhibition purposes. They are exclusively devoted to 20th and 21st century works of art, design, architecture, photography, film, video and new media. The available resources also comprise related documents pertaining to art criticism and theory, aesthetics and museum studies. In addition, the library has a significant collection of contemporary artists’ books, to which Parsons Paris contributes through an annual donation dedicated to acquisition. Originally reserved for museum curators, the library exceptionally allows associated researchers and students enrolled at Parsons Paris School of Art + Design to access the collections, under the academic supervision of Parsons Paris’ instructors.
Parsons Paris School of Art + Design supports the Bibliothèque des Arts Décoratifs through an annual donation dedicated to acquisitions for the collection, demonstrating the school’s ongoing commitment to research in the fields of art and design. This new partnership gives students and faculty at Parsons Paris privileged access to the library’s resources. Beginning in 2010, the annual commencement ceremony will be held in the Salon des Boiseries at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, a sumptuous interior decorated in sculpted wood paneling from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Lead by Francois Lesage, La Maison Lesage is among the premier embroidery suppliers worldwide. Exemplary workmanship responding to the innovative needs of an emerging generation of couturiers gained La Maison Lesage a clientele of fashion greats including: Dior, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, Scherrer, Lacroix, and Gaultier. In 2002, Francois Lesage joined the Chanel galaxy and continues to provide this extraordinary craftsmanship to the leaders of the industry.
Guardian of the disappearing savoir-faire of the craft of embroidery, Francois Lesage established a school to pass on this great tradition. Since its inception in 1992, the Ecole Lesage, located on the ground floor of the Maison Lesage on the rue de la Grange Batelière, has unveiled its embroidery secrets and specialized knowledge to students from around the world.
In 2009, Parsons Paris School of Art + Design and the Ecole Lesage have partnered to provide our students with an opportunity to learn this great craft and be a part in preserving this technical and artistic heritage.
Isart Digital is a leading institute based in Paris, training students and professionals in video game design and animation. The School is located in the Place de la Bastille, in the historical center of Paris and has developed strong links with the best international video game and animation studios. Former Isart Digital students have contributed to 2010 Academy Award® winner Logorama, in the Short Animated Film category. Isart Digital has also developed strong links with Japan and has a privileged partnership with NCC, a Japanese Video Game School which obtained the 2008 Great Prize at the Tokyo Game Show.
