My Teddy Bear at the Musée des Arts décoratifs

Event Description

How did the teddy bear become the king of toys? An engaging exhibit at the Musée des Arts décoratifs tells the story of the toy born at the beginning of the 20th century. To quote the museum: “He quickly earned a place for himself in the hearts of children, dethroning toys whose existence dated back to Antiquity, like dolls or animals on wheels. Since then, the teddy bear has become the quasi-universal symbol of childhood, and synonymous with tenderness and gentleness. But how has the former king of animals, revered for his strength and feared for his ferocity, transformed into the most popular of toys?”