But the show's designer, Robert Carsen, known primarily for his work in theater and opera, also wants the visitor to glean a sense of experiencing differing Bohemias for themselves.
In contrast to this intimate exhibition, a major new show at the Grand Palais in Paris, "Bohemias" (Sept. 26-Jan. 14) ranges widely across five centuries, from Leonardo to Picasso, to explore the myth and reality of the Bohemian idea through more than 200 works.