Post-WWI until the Great Depression in 1929 was a period of fun and modernity after the horrors of the first world war and while the 1930s saw a more refined aesthetic from the previous decade’s exuberance, Art Deco was here to stay, with its themes of novelty, travel, speed and freedom.
A new exhibition at Paris’ Musée des Arts Décoratifs celebrates the movement’s centenary, while showcasing its continued relevance today. Spread across three floors, the more than…

