Paul Poiret: Fashion is a Party – Stitching the Power of Your Story The Paul Poiret, Fashion is a Party exhibition at Musée des Arts Décoratifs (107 Rue de Rivoli, 1st arrondissement) runs until January 11, 2026, immersing visitors in over 300 pieces—dresses, turbans, perfumes, and accessories. Open daily 11am-6pm (9pm Thursdays), entry is free with reservation…
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09 March The Hero’s Journey: Walking with Gustave Courbet in Paris
By Peter de Kuster Introduction: Place Vendôme — Where Power and Rebellion Meet Picture yourself in the heart of Paris, standing in Place Vendôme. Around you, the symmetrical elegance of classical architecture rises, their windows shining under the Parisian sun. The Vendôme Column, imposing and proud, stretches skyward—a towering monument constructed from the cannons of…
11 March: Discover your Hero’s Journey in the footsteps of Rick Owens
Rick Owens in Paris is not only a tale of fashion but a living example of The Hero’s Journey – a model that explores how we craft meaning, identity, and transformation through the narratives we choose to live. Unlike conventional success stories, Owens’ path reveals how a powerful story is composed through deliberate choices, invitations, challenges,…
19 May The Parisian Leadership Journey with Renoir
Introduction: What Creative Leaders Can Learn from Renoir Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s story in Paris is a masterpiece in optimism, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of beauty—despite hardship. His gaze transformed everyday moments into celebrations, his curiosity led him to create a new way of seeing, and his warmth built bridges across artistic circles. For creative leaders,…
20 May Degas Dance: Curating Your Leadership Journey
Introduction: What Creative Leaders Can Learn from Degas Edgar Degas, master of movement and observer of life, lived his greatest story on the boulevards, studios, and theaters of Paris. His art was both daring and disciplined—pushing boundaries while honoring tradition, and making the unseen visible. Degas’ journey teaches creative leaders the power of close observation,…
27 May Picasso’s Paris: The Creative Leader’s Hero Journey
Introduction: What Creative Leaders Can Learn from PicassoPablo Picasso’s life in Paris was a masterclass in creative leadership, reinvention, and resilience. Arriving as a young outsider, Picasso transformed personal tragedy and cultural displacement into groundbreaking art, constantly challenging conventions and himself. For creative leaders, Picasso’s journey reveals the power of embracing change, learning from adversity,…
03 July Cézanne’s Paris: A Leader’s Heroic Journey
Introduction: What Creative Leaders Can Learn from CézannePaul Cézanne’s life in Paris was a story of courage, resilience, and relentless innovation. As a creative leader, Cézanne faced rejection, self-doubt, and the challenge of forging a new artistic path in the heart of the art world. His journey reveals how leaders can transform adversity into growth,…
17 July A Hero’s Journey in Paris with Toulouse-Lautrec
Introduction: What Creative Leaders Can Learn from Toulouse-Lautrec Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec spent his brief, brilliant life on the margins—of society, of the art world, and of the Parisian night. Yet from those edges, he crafted a vision so sharp, honest, and iconic that it still defines Montmartre and the spirit of Belle Époque Paris. As…
04 September Designing Destiny: A Hero’s Journey with Jacques Garcia
Introduction: What Creative Leaders Can Learn from Jacques Garcia Jacques Garcia, the legendary French interior designer, is a master of transforming vision into immersive reality. Known for his opulent, imaginative redesigns of historic hotels, palaces, and restaurants, Garcia turned his passion for storytelling, color, and history into a hallmark of creative leadership. Rising from modest…
10 September Brushstrokes of Vision: A Hero’s Journey with Claude Monet
Introduction: What Creative Leaders Can Learn from Monet Claude Monet, founding figure of Impressionism, forever changed the way we see the world—and the way we approach creative leadership. Daring to perceive light, color, and life differently, Monet defied rejection, financial hardship, and the comfort of convention. He led not by dominance, but by inspiring a…
18 September Dreamscapes of Leadership: A Hero’s Journey with Salvador Dali
Introduction: What Creative Leaders Can Learn from Salvador Dalí Salvador Dalí, the surrealist master and provocateur, was more than a painter—he was an architect of dreams, a disruptor of norms, and a living legend of creative self-invention. Dalí’s years in Paris were marked by radical experimentation and the relentless pursuit of authenticity, blending imagination with…
27 November Color, Courage & Creation: A Matisse Leadership Odyssey
Introduction: Art is not only what we see but how we dare to see. Henri Matisse, master of color and the creative leap, transformed Paris and the world with his bold vision, relentless experimentation, and refusal to be confined by convention. From law student to Fauvist pioneer, Matisse’s journey is a testament to the power…
The Hero’s Journey of Raphael Navot
Private Paris Tour: In the Footsteps of Raphael Navot and His Design Studio With Storyteller Peter de Kuster Experience Paris through the Eyes of a Master Designer Step into the world of Raphael Navot-Maison&Objet Designer of the Year 2023 and one of Paris’ most visionary creators-on a unique private tour led by storyteller Peter de…
Private Tour The Masterpiece Within: Leadership Journey at Musée d’Orsay
With Storyteller Peter de Kuster Introduction: Musée d’Orsay and the Hero’s Journey Experience Step into the heart of Parisian art and creativity with Peter de Kuster, world-renowned storyteller, for a full-day leadership walking journey through the Musée d’Orsay. Housed in a former Beaux-Arts railway station on the Seine, the Musée d’Orsay is a sanctuary of…
The Hero's Journey in Paris 