Exhibitions in Paris

Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection · Bourse de Commerce

The museum in motion

Until Oct 5

Last weeks €9

This exhibition offers a preview of the upcoming "Remember Me" exhibition, with works gradually unveiled. Visitors can explore a selection of photographs and films from artists like Irving Penn, Barbara Kruger, and Nan Goldin, displayed in various spaces within the Bourse de Commerce. The museum's architecture and ongoing installation are also highlighted.

Edward Steichen · Barbara Kruger · Irving Penn · Tyler Mitchell · Erwin Blumenfeld · Constantin Joffe

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Musée du quai Branly · Boîte arts graphiques

Le Mbari Club, un espace de création transnationale au Nigeria

Jul 2 to Oct 11

Last weeks €14

This exhibition explores the Mbari Club, a significant hub for transnational artistic and intellectual exchange in Nigeria. It highlights the vibrant cultural modernity of Nigeria and the broader pan-African movement through a display of artworks, archives, books, and journals. The exhibition showcases the rich intellectual and artistic dialogues that connected Africa to the wider world.

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Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine · Cité de l'architecture - Entrée About

Exposition des architectes coréens

Sep 28 to Oct 12

Free Last weeks

This exhibition, initiated by the Korean Institute of Architects (KIA), showcases the work of 47 Korean architects. It celebrates 140 years of diplomatic relations between France and Korea, highlighting architecture as a powerful tool for cultural dialogue. The exhibition explores current Korean architectural creation through projects addressing ecological transition, public space quality, new technologies, and culture's role in urban development.

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Jeu de Paume · Jeu de Paume – en ligne

Polynesia 66, carnet de constellations

Mar 17 to Oct 15

Last weeks

Véronique Caye's "Polynesia 66, carnet de constellations" is a photographic and filmic exploration of her family history in French Polynesia. Following her father's 1966 journey, Caye investigates potential links between her and her father's skin cancers and the lingering effects of French nuclear testing in the region. The exhibition uses personal and official documents, photographs, and films to poetically visualize geopolitical, ecological, medical, and personal issues, juxtaposing the beauty of the landscapes with the disquieting presence of radioactivity.

Véronique Caye

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Institut du monde arabe · Musée de l'IMA, niveau 7

Libye, patrimoine révélé

May 13 to Oct 20

€10

This exhibition showcases the long-term scientific work of the French archaeological mission in Libya (MAFL), in collaboration with Libyan authorities. It highlights the diversity of sites studied, from prehistory to the medieval period, across Libya, and addresses preservation and restoration challenges. The exhibition features photographs and videos documenting these efforts.

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Musée des Arts Décoratifs

La Mode en majesté. Haute couture et tradition à la cour de Thaïlande

May 13 to Nov 1

This exhibition showcases the evolution of clothing at the Thai royal court, featuring over a hundred exceptional outfits and accessories. It highlights the traditional Thai costumes designed by Queen Sirikit and the cultural dialogue fostered through collaborations with French fashion houses like Balmain and Lesage.

Sa Majesté la Reine Sirikit · Pierre Balmain · Erik Mortensen · Maison Balmain · Maison Lesage

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Institut du monde arabe · Bibliothèque Leïla Shahid (niveau 1)

La Palestine photographiée par Joss Dray

Sep 19 to Nov 1

Free

This exhibition showcases photographs by Joss Dray, documenting Palestinian daily life, its people, places, and memory through a selection of images taken between 1987 and 2001. The exhibition includes previously unseen photos from various reports, highlighting life in Palestinian territories, refugee camps, and the diaspora.

Joss Dray

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Centre Pompidou · Fondation Vasarely, Aix-en-Provence

Projet pour une révolution. Vasarely et l'architecture

Jun 12 to Nov 1

From €16

This exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Fondation Vasarely by exploring Victor Vasarely's vision for architecture. It highlights his iconic building, the "Centre Architectonique," and his broader ambition to integrate art into society and revolutionize its production and status. The show delves into his architectural projects and his connection to the Bauhaus and post-war avant-garde movements.

Victor Vasarely

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Jeu de Paume · Jeu de Paume - Tours

Ed Alcock

Secrets et mensonges

Jun 19 to Nov 8

€5

This exhibition showcases fifteen years of Ed Alcock's photographic work, focusing on family, transmission, and belonging. It is the first time his entire oeuvre is presented together, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of its coherence and evolution. The exhibition is structured around five series created between 2009 and 2025, exploring themes of childhood, family secrets, national identity, and ancestral memory.

Ed Alcock

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Grand Palais · Musée national de Préhistoire

Gestes d’Éternité

Apr 4 to Nov 8

€10

This exhibition explores the symbolic thought and funerary practices of prehistoric humans, from the Paleolithic to the Mesolithic periods. It examines how ancient peoples related to their dead through rituals and objects, revealing insights into past societies and our own enduring questions about mortality. The display features anthropological collections, exceptional loans, and immersive scenography, including virtual reality experiences.

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Jeu de Paume · Jeu de Paume - Tours

LAILA HIDA - La nuit américaine

Jun 19 to Nov 8

€5

This exhibition explores how contemporary myths are constructed through visual, narrative, and spatial devices. It examines the mechanisms of representation in photography, literature, and cinema, contrasting 19th-century narratives with present-day realities. The show dissects the tools used to create myths, highlighting cinema as a central model for constructing perception and shaping the world.

Laila Hida

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Musée du quai Branly · Galerie Germain Viatte

Plumes from Paradise

Journeys of an Extraordinary Bird from New Guinea

May 12 to Nov 8

€14

This exhibition explores the captivating journey of birds of paradise, from the forests of New Guinea to the art of the Northern School, spanning five centuries. It showcases nearly 190 works, including jewelry, paintings, fashion, and art objects, examining how these spectacular birds have been collected, represented, and admired across Oceania, Asia, and Europe. The exhibition also incorporates contemporary local perspectives from New Guinea, encouraging a reevaluation of our relationship with nature and knowledge in the face of current ecological challenges.

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Maison de Victor Hugo

Hugo et l'architecture

De la pierre à la plume

Jun 11 to Nov 22

This exhibition explores the deep connection between Victor Hugo and architecture, showing how it influenced his literary and graphic work. Hugo, a romantic writer, playwright, poet, artist, and decorator, was profoundly inspired by architecture, with churches, cathedrals, and castles frequently appearing in his writings and drawings. The exhibition highlights his role as a defender of heritage and his unique vision of architecture as a form of writing.

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Maison Européenne de la Photographie · Studio

Nanténé Traoré — pays des merveilles

Sep 30 to Nov 29

This exhibition presents the first museum show dedicated to Nanténé Traoré, exploring themes of memory, attachment, and disappearance through intimate imagery. Using expired film stock, Traoré's work conveys disorientation and blurred realities, transforming colors and contours into unstable, ghostly visions. The exhibition features a new photographic project and a film, reflecting on fragile beauty and fading moments.

Nanténé Traoré

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Jeu de Paume · SESC 24 de Maio

O Mundo Através da IA

Aug 6 to Nov 29

This exhibition explores the relationship between artificial intelligence and contemporary artistic creation. It features an unprecedented version of works by French and Brazilian artists, prompting reflection on the ethical, environmental, and social implications of AI. The display includes historical perspectives from Brazil, curated by Brazilian curators in collaboration with Antonio Somaini.

Antonio Somaini · Giselle Beiguelman · Bruno Moreschi · Gabriel Pereira Oliveira · Mariana Tamashiro

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Centre Pompidou · Centre-Val de Loire

Pompidou Circus

MuMo x Centre Pompidou

Aug 25 to Dec 4

Free

This travelling exhibition, "Pompidou Circus," draws from the Centre Pompidou's collection to explore the world of the circus and performance. It features works by artists like Matisse and Picasso, showcasing circus figures and performers. The exhibition aims to transport visitors into the imaginative realm of the fairground.

Henri Matisse · Pablo Picasso · Marc Chagall · Georges Rouault · Alexandra Exter · Camille Bombois

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Musée du Louvre · Department of Decorative Arts, Richelieu wing. Rooms 502–503, 505, 507 and 519

Affinities

Islamic Art Wonders in the Department of Decorative Arts

Jun 24 to Dec 6

This exhibition explores the connections between Islamic Art and Decorative Arts, highlighting how Islamic techniques and designs have inspired European art. It features around 50 objects from the 9th to 17th centuries, focusing on themes of light, color, and sculpture, and showcasing the enchantment of materials and the wonder of objects from the Islamic world.

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Musée d'Orsay · Salle 33, Niveau 5

Marie and Félix Bracquemond, decorative arts drawings

Sep 22 to Dec 6

€16

This exhibition showcases nearly 200 paintings and drawings by Marie and Félix Bracquemond, recently donated to the Musée d’Orsay. It highlights Marie's role in Impressionism and Félix's mastery of engraving and his contribution to Japonisme through ceramic design.

Marie Bracquemond · Félix Bracquemond

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Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme · Auditorium foyer

Chaïm Kaliski. « Jim from Etterbeek »

Jan 22 to Dec 13

€13

This exhibition presents "Jim from Etterbeek," a monumental work by Chaïm-Charles Kaliski, comprising over five thousand drawings. The exhibition explores Kaliski's life, marked by the Holocaust and his survival during the Occupation of Brussels. His unique style, described as art brut, combines text and image to depict harrowing scenes with a child-like yet confident hand.

Chaïm-Charles Kaliski

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Centre Pompidou

Do our chimeras most resemble us ?

Sep 14 to Dec 13

This online exhibition explores the relationship between contemporary art and generative AI, drawing parallels between mythological chimeras and modern AI systems. It features video artworks that examine how AI, trained on vast amounts of human data, reflects our own desires, fears, and contradictions. The exhibition presents a collection of hybrid image-systems that question the nature of synthesis and its connection to human creation.

Agnieszka Polska · Sofia Crespo · Elsa Werth · Egor Kraft · Jonas Lund · Jon Rafman

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Musée Cernuschi · Salle Peinture

Hashigakari*

Sep 8 to Dec 13

This exhibition celebrates the 60th anniversary of Matsutani Takesada's arrival in France, showcasing three of his works recently donated to the Musée Cernuschi. The display focuses on his significant contributions to contemporary Japanese art, exploring his innovative techniques with vinyl glue and graphite.

Matsutani Takesada

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Musée du Louvre · Sully wing – Salle de la Chapelle

Hosts at the Louvre - Kader Attia and Elizabeth Peyton

Kader Attia and Elizabeth Peyton

Sep 24 to Dec 14

This exhibition features Kader Attia and Elizabeth Peyton, the "Hosts at the Louvre" for 2024-2026. Having each had a studio at the museum for two years, they present the results of their immersive experiences. Attia's contribution includes a film and installation inspired by his explorations of the Louvre, reflecting on time and perception. Peyton offers paintings and drawings, reinterpreting Louvre artworks and depicting subjects created during her museum residency. Their works highlight the museum's rich resources and its role as a source of inspiration.

Kader Attia · Elizabeth Peyton

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Centre Pompidou · Maison Pompidou, Paris

La Bataille des couleurs

Feb 13 to Dec 24

Free

This exhibition explores the dramatic debates surrounding the color palette of the Centre Pompidou during its construction in the 1970s. Originally intended to be yellow, brown, or blue, the building's iconic pop colors were the result of intense discussions between architects, artists, and officials. The exhibition showcases testimonies, drawings, and documents that reveal the turbulent origins of the building's vibrant hues, demonstrating how color became a central and passionate point of contention.

Renzo Piano · Richard Rogers · Gianfranco Franchini · Ove Arup & Partners · Michel Cadestin

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Musée Maillol · Musée Maillol in Banyuls-sur-Mer

Maillol and Greece

Marbles in the Sun

Jun 11 to Dec 31

This exhibition explores the deep connection between artist Aristide Maillol and Greek Antiquity, using his 1908 journey to Greece as a starting point. It showcases paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, and prints that highlight Maillol's fascination with ancient art and its influence on his work, drawing parallels between Greece and his native Catalonia.

Aristide Maillol

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Institut du monde arabe · Institut du monde arabe, rez-de-chaussée, devant le vestiaire des groupes

Visite guidée de l'exposition | Tenter l’art pour soigner

Jan 24 to Jan 2, 2027

From €8

This guided tour explores an exhibition of artworks created in the late 1960s during social therapy workshops at the Blida-Joinville Psychiatric Hospital. Led by a guide, discover these historical testimonies within their context.

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Musée des Arts Décoratifs

[SUR INVITATION/DESIGN] Paris > Kyoto > Paris. Quatre designers de retour du Japon

Sep 10 to Jan 3, 2027

€15

This exhibition showcases the work of four designers who resided at the Villa Kujoyama in Japan. Their creations, inspired by Japanese culture and craftsmanship, explore new languages at the intersection of art, science, and design. The exhibition features around twenty pieces and installations that reveal their unique perspectives on Japan, fostering a dialogue with the museum's collections.

Nina Fradet · Tony Jouanneau · Felipe Ribon · Marion Vidal

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Grand Palais · Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine

Patrimoines en résistance

De Tombouctou à Odessa

May 20 to Jan 3, 2027

€13

This exhibition explores the vulnerability of heritage sites to contemporary conflicts and the forms of resistance and reconstruction that give them meaning and future. It highlights how heritage becomes a target in armed conflicts, examining mechanisms of erasure while revealing acts of resistance and repair. The exhibition features graphic documents, contemporary works, and digital replicas of lost sites, offering a reflection on heritage preservation in a turbulent world.

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Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine

Patrimoines en résistance

De Tombouctou à Odessa

May 20 to Jan 3, 2027

€13

This exhibition explores the destruction of heritage sites during armed conflicts and the subsequent acts of resistance and repair. It showcases graphic documents, contemporary artworks, and digital replicas of lost sites, weaving a narrative through the perspectives of various stakeholders. The exhibition prompts reflection on how war reveals loss while also fostering gestures of resilience and future repair.

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Institut du monde arabe · Musée de l'IMA, niveau 5

Tenter l’art pour soigner - À l’hôpital psychiatrique de Blida-Joinville dans les années 1960

Oct 22, 2025 to Jan 3, 2027

€10

This exhibition showcases a donation of archives, painted ceramics, and gouache drawings from the late 1960s, created during social therapy workshops at the Blida-Joinville Psychiatric Hospital. The hospital, once led by Frantz Fanon, embraced a renewed approach to psychiatry, integrating cultural context and social activities to foster patient expression and reintegration. The exhibition highlights the human dimension of the patients and the historical context of these artistic therapies.

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Musée d'Art moderne de Paris · Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris

Florian Krewer

woven thin

Jun 19 to Jan 4, 2027

This exhibition showcases Florian Krewer's first solo show in France, featuring sixteen large paintings, some new, integrated within the museum's permanent collection. The display offers an immersive experience into Krewer's intense artistic practice, exploring autobiographical themes and the resilience of community.

Florian Krewer

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Musée Guimet · Rotunda on the 2nd floor of the Guimet Museum

Knowledge in trompe-l’œil, Korea (18th-20th century)

Sep 16 to Jan 4, 2027

This exhibition explores the unique Korean art of trompe-l'oeil, particularly 'chaekgeori' paintings depicting libraries, from the late 18th to the 20th century. It showcases how Korean artists fused scholarly traditions with European perspective techniques, creating 'cabinets of desire' that moved from representing real collections to expressing aspirations and dreamlike imagery. The exhibition highlights Korea's openness to the world during the Joseon Dynasty, challenging the 'hermit kingdom' stereotype.

Musée du Luxembourg

Andy Warhol

La ligne et l’image

Sep 16 to Jan 10, 2027

€14

This exhibition focuses on Andy Warhol's drawings, a medium that was central to his artistic practice throughout his career, from his early illustration work to his later paintings. It explores how drawing served as a space for experimentation and the development of his unique visual language, revealing a lesser-known facet of the artist's prolific output.

Andy Warhol

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Grand Palais · Musée du Luxembourg

Andy Warhol. La ligne et l’image

Sep 16 to Jan 10, 2027

€14

This exhibition at the Musée du Luxembourg explores Andy Warhol's lesser-known but essential work as a draughtsman. It reveals how drawing was a constant medium throughout his career, from his early self-portrait in 1942 to works related to 'The Last Supper' in 1986. The exhibition showcases his technical inventiveness and the processes behind image repetition and reproduction, offering a privileged insight into his creative process and his New York studio, The Factory.

Andy Warhol

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Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection · Gallery 2

The World According to Penn

Until Jan 10, 2027

From €9

This exhibition showcases nearly 450 photographs by Irving Penn from the Pinault Collection, spanning his career from the 1940s to the early 2000s. The display offers an immersive experience into Penn's visual world, highlighting his innovative approach to fashion, portraiture, and ethnographic reportage, characterized by rigorous composition and a minimalist aesthetic.

Irving Penn

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Musée du Louvre · Sully wing, level 1, room 605

Michel Lacoste’s donation to the musée du Louvre

Precious metalwork from Pierre Mangot to Jean-Élisée Puiforcat

Jun 26 to Jan 11, 2027

This exhibition showcases a donation of one hundred precious metalwork pieces from Michel Lacoste to the Musée du Louvre. The artworks, dating from the 16th to the 18th century, highlight French craftsmanship and refinement in metalwork. They are displayed alongside the museum's existing collection of silver and ceramic ware.

Jean-Baptiste Chéret · Pierre-François Bonnestrenne · Joseph-Théodore Vancombert · Nicolas Delaunay · Claude II Ballin · François-Thomas Germain

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Musée du quai Branly · Galerie Jardin

First Nations

Arts and Culture of the Northwest Coast of North America

Sep 28 to Jan 16, 2027

€14

This exhibition explores the art and culture of the First Nations of the American Northwest, a region rich in resources and complex societies. Their art, a sacred language filled with spirits and totemic figures, adorns various objects and reflects their worldview. The exhibition highlights their social structures, philosophical influences on later thinkers and artists, and the enduring vitality of their traditions.

Steve Bourget · Nika Collison

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Musée d'Orsay · Grand Palais (Paris) - Galeries 3 et 4

Cezanne and Us

Sep 23 to Jan 17, 2027

This exhibition explores the artistic legacy of Paul Cezanne, tracing his journey from an obscure figure to a foundational artist of modern art. It examines how his work was perceived and acquired by artists and collectors, and his subsequent rise to international fame. The exhibition highlights his influence on various art movements and his enduring impact on contemporary art.

Paul Cezanne

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Centre Pompidou · Grand Palais, Paris

Cezanne et nous

Sep 23 to Jan 17, 2027

€16

This exhibition explores the profound influence of Paul Cézanne on modern art. It showcases a dialogue between Cézanne's works and those of artists from the late 19th century to the present day who have been inspired by him. The exhibition traces his legacy through his early followers, key moments in his rise to prominence, and his reception by avant-garde movements, ultimately questioning his mythical position in the post-modern era.

Paul Cezanne

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Grand Palais · Galeries 3 et 4

Cezanne et nous

Sep 23 to Jan 17, 2027

€19

This exhibition explores the profound artistic legacy of Paul Cézanne, showcasing nearly 180 works that trace how his art was discovered, interpreted, and transformed from the late 19th century to the present day. It highlights Cézanne's pivotal role as a reference for modern art movements, including abstraction and cubism, and examines his influence on artists like Gauguin, Matisse, Picasso, and contemporary figures. The exhibition presents a dual narrative: Cézanne's fundamental influence and the counter-narrative of artists who claimed him as their own, revealing a complex history of appropriation, filiation, and aesthetic tension.

Paul Gauguin · Henri Matisse · Pablo Picasso · Piet Mondrian · Joan Mitchell · Bridget Riley

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Maison Européenne de la Photographie · Petite Galerie

EVERYDAY CLOTHES

Sep 30 to Jan 17, 2027

This exhibition, located in the Petite Galerie, explores everyday clothing through photographs from the MEP's collections. It encourages visitors, especially young ones and families, to look closely at how clothing reveals aspects of a person's life, era, and stories. The display contrasts fashion photography with images of worn garments, highlighting the details and textures that photographers capture.

Despatin & Gobeli · Ralph Gibson · August Sander · Albrecht Tübke · Xavier Zimmermann

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Maison Européenne de la Photographie · Galeries

PENN & FASHION

Sep 30 to Jan 17, 2027

This exhibition celebrates Irving Penn, a pivotal figure in 20th-century fashion photography. It traces his career from 1947 to 2008, showcasing his iconic collaborations with Vogue and designers like Dior, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent, and Issey Miyake. The exhibition highlights Penn's refined aesthetic, mastery of composition, and his unique ability to blend art, fashion, and commerce.

Irving Penn

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Petit Palais

Eva Gonzalès

Parcours d'une artiste libre

Sep 15 to Jan 24, 2027

€14

This exhibition presents an unprecedented monograph on the painter Eva Gonzalès (1847-1883), a contemporary of Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot. It aims to shed light on her subtle work and fluid, luminous touch, moving beyond the romanticized vision of her life and her role solely as Édouard Manet's student. The exhibition features nearly 100 works, including paintings, pastels, and prints, arranged chronologically.

Eva Gonzalès

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Musée d'Orsay · Impressionist Gallery (Rooms 29 to 35)

I Spend My Life Painting

A Claude Monet itinerary in the Impressionist Gallery

Sep 30 to Jan 24, 2027

€16

This exhibition is a dedicated itinerary celebrating Claude Monet on the centennial of his death. It features five recently studied or restored paintings that reveal a less spontaneous side of his art, tracing his career from the early decades to the turn of the century. The display explores his pursuit of painting outdoors and capturing his "sensations," showcasing his virtuosity in depicting landscapes and atmospheres. It also delves into his creative process and the questions he asked himself about his art.

Claude Monet

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Musée d'Art moderne de Paris · Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris

Kerry James Marshall

The Histories

Sep 18 to Jan 24, 2027

€17

This exhibition at the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris is the first in France dedicated to American artist Kerry James Marshall. It showcases seventy works spanning over four decades of his career, including new paintings. Marshall is renowned for his large-scale compositions that center Black figures, elevating the everyday and addressing themes of history, representation, and Black identity within art history.

Kerry James Marshall

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Musée d'Art moderne de Paris · Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris

Simone Fattal

Cities at the Bottom of a Lake

Sep 18 to Jan 24, 2027

€14

This exhibition showcases over fifty years of Simone Fattal's artistic career, from her early landscape paintings to her later ceramics and collages. The display is organized thematically, inviting visitors to explore the diverse and evolving body of work of this Lebanese American artist, who has been based in Paris for many years. It highlights her engagement with literature, archaeology, and nature, presenting her as a significant figure in contemporary art.

Simone Fattal

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Musée Jacquemart-André · Musée Jacquemart-André, Paris

Timeless Tintoretto

Sep 11 to Jan 24, 2027

€19

This exhibition offers a comprehensive overview of Tintoretto's career, showcasing his significant influence on 19th-century French painting. It highlights his unique artistic energy, characterized by bold compositions, dramatic perspectives, and striking lighting. The exhibition features around forty paintings and graphic works, exploring key themes and demonstrating the diversity of his oeuvre.

Jacomo Robusti · Tintoretto

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Centre Pompidou · Centre Pompidou-Metz, Metz

Dimanche sans fin

Maurizio Cattelan et la collection du Centre Pompidou

May 8, 2025 to Jan 25, 2027

From €14

To mark its 15th anniversary, the Centre Pompidou-Metz presents "Dimanche sans fin," an exhibition that fills its entire space with hundreds of works from the Centre Pompidou collection. Curated with artist Maurizio Cattelan, the show explores the concept of "Sunday" through 27 thematic sections, featuring rarely seen pieces alongside Cattelan's own creations. The exhibition also includes historical works and texts written by inmates from a Venetian prison, highlighting art's power to connect and inspire across diverse contexts.

Maurizio Cattelan

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Grand Palais · Château de Fontainebleau

Le Panache des Lumières

Sep 19 to Jan 25, 2027

This exhibition explores the reinvention and celebration of King Henri IV's figure during Louis XVI's reign. It examines how Henri IV was used to embody a benevolent monarchy close to the people, especially as the French monarchy faced challenges before the Revolution. The exhibition features around forty works, including paintings, sculptures, and drawings, focusing on the cycle 'The History of Henri IV' by François-André Vincent.

François-André Vincent

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Musée de l'Orangerie

Monet, painting time

Sep 30 to Jan 25, 2027

€12.50

This exhibition commemorates the centenary of Claude Monet's death by exploring his relationship with time. It showcases nearly forty paintings, highlighting his Impressionist beginnings, his series exploring different times of day, and his final Water Lilies cycle, all presented within the unique setting of the Musée de l'Orangerie.

Claude Monet

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Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection · Auditorium

Nan Goldin. Stendhal Syndrome

Until Jan 25, 2027

This exhibition presents Nan Goldin's "Stendhal Syndrome," a slideshow that juxtaposes masterpieces of ancient, classical, Renaissance, and Baroque art with intimate portraits of her friends and lovers. Created during museum visits, the work blurs the lines between art history and personal experience, exploring themes of love, loss, and memory.

Nan Goldin

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Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection · Gallery 3

Raymond Depardon

Until Jan 25, 2027

From €9

This exhibition showcases around fifty photographs by Raymond Depardon from the Pinault Collection, focusing on the landscapes of France. Depardon's "La France" series captures roads, homes, shops, and natural environments, offering a sensitive and accurate portrait of the country.

Raymond Depardon

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Musée d'Orsay · Seine Gallery, level 0

A Statue for Liberty

An immersive virtual reality experience

Sep 15 to Jan 31, 2027

€32

This virtual reality experience immerses visitors in the creation of the Statue of Liberty, from its conception in Paris to its inauguration in New York. It highlights the collaborative effort and technical challenges involved in this 19th-century project, showcasing Bartholdi's vision and the contributions of engineers, workers, and donors.

Auguste Bartholdi

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Musée d'Orsay · Salle 69, niveau 2

Auguste Bartholdi Liberty Enlightening the World

Sep 15 to Jan 31, 2027

€16

This exhibition explores the life and work of Auguste Bartholdi, focusing on his masterpiece, "Liberty Enlightening the World." It delves into the conception, design, and construction of the iconic statue, highlighting the artistic, engineering, and fundraising efforts involved. The exhibition also examines the statue's significance as a universal symbol of progress and liberty.

Auguste Bartholdi

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Musée Marmottan Monet

Histories of Landscape

From Monet to Hockney (1890-2026)

Sep 24 to Jan 31, 2027

€14

This exhibition explores the evolution of landscape painting from 1890 to the present day, highlighting its transformations and enduring significance. It features a dialogue between Claude Monet's works and those of 20th and 21st-century artists, commemorating the centenary of Monet's death. Visitors will see how the genre persisted and reinvented itself despite historical upheavals.

Monet · Hockney

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Musée Marmottan Monet

MONET / SORIANO

THE UNEXPECTED DIALOGUES

Sep 24 to Jan 31, 2027

This exhibition explores the dialogue between Claude Monet's 1895 winter journey to Norway and the French-American artist Peter Soriano's contemporary reinterpretation. Soriano created a large-scale wall drawing for the museum, reflecting on the landscapes Monet depicted, their environmental fragility, and impermanence.

Claude Monet · Peter Soriano

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Musée du quai Branly · Atelier Martine Aublet

Seeing Tahiti

The First Photographs, 1859–1870

Sep 29 to Jan 31, 2027

€14

This exhibition showcases the first photographs ever taken in French Polynesia between 1859 and 1870. Featuring works by naval officers Gustave Viaud and Paul Émile Miot, it offers a rare visual record of the region's landscapes, people, and royal families. The display highlights the graphic beauty of the original negatives and prints, bringing together these historically significant images for the first time.

Gustave Viaud · Paul Émile Miot

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Centre Pompidou · Panthéon, Paris

Vies minuscules

Sep 24 to Jan 31, 2027

€16

This exhibition, titled 'Vies minuscules' (Small Lives), explores how art has given a voice to individuals on the fringes of history. Featuring works from the Centre Pompidou collection spanning over a century, it examines the role of these often-overlooked lives. The exhibition is housed within the Panthéon, a monument to France's great figures, offering a counterpoint to its grand narratives.

František Kupka · Jumana Manna · Christian Boltanski · Mathieu Pernot · Teo Hernandez · Gabriel

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Centre Pompidou · Musée d’art moderne de Paris, Paris

Prix Marcel Duchamp 2026

Oct 2 to Feb 7, 2027

This exhibition showcases the four nominees for the prestigious Marcel Duchamp Prize 2026: Joël Andrianomearisoa, Brognon Rollin, Laura Henno, and Josèfa Ntjam. Hosted at the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris during the Centre Pompidou's renovation, it highlights contemporary artists supported by ADIAF.

Joël Andrianomearisoa · Brognon Rollin · Laura Henno · Josèfa Ntjam

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Musée d'Art moderne de Paris · Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris

Prix Marcel Duchamp 2026

Oct 2 to Feb 7, 2027

Free

This exhibition showcases the works of the four artists shortlisted for the 2026 Prix Marcel Duchamp: Joël Andrianomearisoa, Brognon Rollin, Laura Henno, and Josèfa Ntjam. Integrated within the museum's permanent collections, the exhibition highlights contemporary artists recognized for their significant contributions to the art world. It offers a glimpse into the diverse practices of these emerging talents.

Joël Andrianomearisoa · Brognon Rollin · Laura Henno · Josèfa Ntjam

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Musée Guimet · Facade and rotunda (4th floor)

DAL DARI. The Moon and its Legs

Jun 6 to Feb 8, 2027

This exhibition features monumental installations by Korean artist Seulgi Lee, inspired by a Korean belief about strengthening legs by crossing a bridge under the first full moon. The display includes large wooden half-circles on the facade, echoing traditional Korean screen walls, and a mesh of hung ribbons with bronze bells in the rotunda, creating a dynamic visual and auditory experience.

Seulgi Lee

Musée de l'Orangerie

Contemporary Counterpoint

Until Feb 15, 2027

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Musée de l'Orangerie · pronaos area and contemporary gallery

Vija Celmins

Contemporary Counterpoint

Sep 30 to Feb 15, 2027

€12.50

This exhibition focuses on Vija Celmins, an artist known for her precise depictions of natural surfaces like oceans, deserts, and skies since the late 1960s. The displayed works, created between 1971 and 2000, explore themes of infinity and illusion through various techniques including drawing, painting, and printmaking. Presented in dialogue with Monet's Water Lilies, the exhibition encourages a contemplative viewing experience.

Vija Celmins

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Musée du quai Branly · Boîte à musique

Echoes of the tides

Laureate of the 2025 Sound Residency

Mar 12 to Feb 21, 2027

€14

This exhibition features a sound installation by artist Yo-E Ryou, exploring the connection between bodies, water, and memory. Inspired by the Haenyeo female divers of Jeju Island, the work focuses on the unseen aspects of their practice, emphasizing listening, breathing, and shared experiences. The installation invites visitors to immerse themselves in a sensory experience that prioritizes feeling and bodily knowledge over visual representation.

Yo-E Ryou

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Institut du monde arabe · Salles d'exposition (niveaux -1 et -2) et salle hypostyle (niveau -2)

Vive la mariée !

Algérie, Maroc, Tunisie

Sep 29 to Feb 28, 2027

€12

This exhibition explores the pivotal moment of marriage in the Maghreb through an exceptional display of costumes and adornments never before shown in France. It is juxtaposed with works by 27 contemporary artists from the Maghreb and its diasporas, offering their subjective perspectives on this significant social and intimate event. The exhibition showcases both heritage pieces and contemporary art, examining traditions, societal changes, and the evolving rituals of marriage.

Maïssane Alibrahimi · Héla Ammar · Daoud Aoulad-Syad · Ismaël Bazri · Souhila Bel Bahar · Valérie Belin

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Musée Picasso · Hôtel Salé

LA COLLECTION : REVOIR PICASSO

Mar 12, 2024 to Mar 12, 2027

€16

This exhibition showcases the Musée Picasso Paris's extensive collection of Picasso's works, acquired through a unique dation procedure. It explores the diverse facets of Picasso's artistic journey, from his early explorations to his later conceptual and political statements, questioning his various stylistic labels. The display also features a tribute to artist Françoise Gilot, highlighting her career and connection to Picasso.

Picasso · Françoise Gilot

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Centre Pompidou · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon

Musée sentimental

Sep 11 to Mar 14, 2027

€14

This exhibition explores the practice of collecting among artists in the 20th and 21st centuries and its impact on their creative process. It showcases a diverse range of objects, assembled and presented in unique ways, to highlight the emotional and mnemonic dimensions of collecting. Visitors will discover the sentimental connections that even ordinary items can evoke through works from modern and contemporary artists.

Art & Language collective · Delphine Balley · Ben · Christian Boltanski · George Brecht · André Breton

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Musée du Louvre · Richelieu wing, room 230; Sully and Richelieu wings, within the Department of Near Eastern Antiquities

Primeval Waters

Lessons from Mesopotamia

May 20 to Mar 15, 2027

This exhibition explores the crucial role of water in ancient Mesopotamia, a civilization that developed irrigation and early hydraulic structures. It examines the profound and lasting impacts, both positive and negative, of humanity's attempts to control water on the land and its inhabitants. Drawing from the museum's extensive collection, the exhibition delves into environmental lessons from the past and present.

Ariane Thomas · Barbara Couturaud · Grégoire Nicolet

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Musée des Arts Décoratifs

Look ! 40 ans de mode au musée

Sep 30 to Apr 4, 2027

This exhibition celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Museum of Fashion at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs by showcasing 40 iconic outfits. It explores the craftsmanship and processes involved in fashion, from couture ateliers to museum conservation, transforming garments into works of art. Visitors will discover the journey of a garment from initial sketch to exhibition, including creation, conservation, and restoration.

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Musée national Eugène-Delacroix

Delacroix. Horses and Other Animals

Sep 12 to Apr 18, 2027

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Centre Pompidou · Centre d'art de Flaine, Haute-Savoie

Images vivantes

Une exposition-atelier de Yaacov Agam

Jul 6 to Apr 18, 2027

€15

This exhibition-workshop invites children and families to explore optical effects and transformations through interactive devices. Visitors can experiment with lines, simultaneous images, color dynamics, and giant palettes, immersing themselves in the artistic universe of Yaacov Agam, a pioneer of kinetic art. The exhibition is inspired by Agam's "Salon Agam" and aims to develop visual sensitivity.

Yaacov Agam

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Musée des Arts Décoratifs

Rafael Pavarotti, photographe

Oct 2 to May 2, 2027

This exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs presents the work of Brazilian photographer Rafael Pavarotti for the first time in France. It features over 200 prints, including major magazine covers, portraits of pop culture stars, and fashion campaigns. Pavarotti's vibrant and powerful style is influenced by his Amazonian upbringing and his focus on strong female figures and natural environments.

Rafael Pavarotti

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Grand Palais · Palais des enfants

Transparence

La première exposition du Palais des enfants

Jun 20, 2025 to Aug 29, 2027

€13

This exhibition, "Transparence," is the first for the Palais des enfants and explores the concept of transparency through a playful and sensory journey. It combines artistic works and scientific experiments that play with light to spark curiosity and wonder in young visitors. The exhibition features a variety of art forms, from sculpture and printmaking to photography, alongside interactive scientific displays, creating an immersive experience for families.

Dan Graham · Soo Sunny Park · Patrick Neu · Agathe May

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Jeu de Paume · Jeu de Paume - Paris

Stanley Greene

Le parti de la révolte

Until Sep 19, 2027

This exhibition, "Le parti de la révolte," is the first major retrospective in France of American photographer Stanley Greene. It explores nearly five decades of his work, from the San Francisco punk scene to environmental issues and his extensive coverage of conflicts involving Russia and its former satellites. Greene's photography is characterized by its raw engagement with injustice, conflict, and marginalized communities.

Stanley Greene

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Musée Picasso · Chapelle de l'Hôtel Salé

Guillermo Kuitca, Chapelle

Oct 15, 2024 to Dec 31, 2027

€16

Argentine artist Guillermo Kuitca has created a site-specific installation in the Musée Picasso's chapel. The work features his signature 'cubistoid painting' style, using intersecting lines directly on the walls to create a new pictorial space. Kuitca reflects on art history, inheritance, and the legacy of artists like Picasso through his unique visual language.

Guillermo Kuitca

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Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection · Bourse de Commerce

In-situ works

Until Dec 31, 2027

From €9

This exhibition features in-situ works by various artists, designed to create a dialogue between the architecture of the Bourse de Commerce and the artworks themselves. Visitors can experience pieces by Ryan Gander, Martin Kippenberger, and Philippe Parreno, among others, integrated into the museum's unique spaces.

Ryan Gander · Martin Kippenberger · Philippe Parreno

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Musée Carnavalet · Room from 1977 until today

New Paris, from 1977 to the present times

Sep 25 to Jan 23, 2028

Free

This exhibition explores the transformations of Paris since 1977, focusing on the election of the mayor, major urban developments like the Centre Pompidou, and the evolution of peripheral neighborhoods. It showcases recent acquisitions by the Musée Carnavalet, highlighting the works of various artists who captured these changes and the lives of Parisians within them.

Christo · JR · Vera Röhm · Nathalie Gautier-Hartog · Sylvie Sandjian · Caroline Bouyer

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Musée Maillol · Rez-de-chaussée - Premier étage du Musée Maillol

Gianni Versace Retrospective

From Jun 4

This exhibition explores the vibrant and mystical worlds of Gianni Versace through rare collectibles and iconic looks. It celebrates an era of freedom and creativity, where haute couture met 80s and 90s pop culture, showcasing true moments of fashion history and the legends who wore them.

Gianni Versace

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Musée des Arts Décoratifs · cabinet des Dessins, Papiers peints et Photographies

Marion Delarue. Pierre, plume, ciseaux !

Oct 6 to Jan 10, 2027

This exhibition showcases the creations of Marion Delarue, an artist who was in residence at the museum. Her work explores themes of adornment, the body, authenticity, and artifice, using diverse materials like feathers, mother-of-pearl, porcelain, glass, and lacquer. The exhibition highlights her fascination with traditional Asian techniques, particularly the Chinese 'tian-ts'ui' method.

Marion Delarue

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Musée d'Orsay · Expo galerie Chauchard

Mary Cassatt Being Independent

Oct 6 to Jan 31, 2027

€16

This exhibition celebrates Mary Cassatt, a key figure of Impressionism, on the centenary of her death. It explores her artistic journey and the theme of independence that guided her life and work. The exhibition features nearly 80 paintings, pastels, and prints, including rarely seen works from public and private collections, offering new perspectives on her career.

Mary Cassatt

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Musée d'Orsay · Cabinet d'arts graphiques, Salle 41, niveau 5

Maurice Denis, Illustrating Christian mysticism

Oct 6 to Jan 10, 2027

€16

This exhibition explores Maurice Denis's illustrations for "The Imitation of Christ," a devotional book from the 15th century. It showcases his interest in merging illustration with his Christian faith, presenting around 246 recently acquired drawings. Visitors can trace the genesis of the work, from initial ideas to final images, and see Denis's exploration of various techniques alongside his paintings and other Christian-themed projects.

Maurice Denis

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Musée d'Orsay

Vertigo

Richard Peduzzi at Orsay

Oct 6 to Jan 17, 2027

€16

This exhibition explores the work of Richard Peduzzi, a renowned set designer for theater and opera, and a long-time collaborator of Patrice Chéreau. It highlights his monumental models for the Opéra Garnier and its surroundings, which have been part of the Musée d'Orsay's display since its opening. The exhibition showcases a selection of his paintings, drawings, stage models, and sculptures, examining the expressive power of his creations and their role in the scenic revolution of the 1970s and 1980s. It also draws connections with the museum's own collection, featuring works by Viollet-le-Duc, Le Bas, and Eiffel that inspired Peduzzi.

Richard Peduzzi · Charles Garnier · Gianni Gianese

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Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection · Bourse de Commerce

Remember Me

From Oct 7

€15

This exhibition, titled 'Remember Me' and inspired by Barbara Kruger, celebrates the 200th anniversary of photography. It features around 700 works by over 70 artists from the Pinault Collection, exploring the medium's history and aesthetics through a non-chronological journey. Visitors will encounter masterpieces from historical to contemporary images, including works by Gustave Le Gray, Cindy Sherman, Dorothea Lange, and Man Ray.

Barbara Kruger · Laure Albin Guillot · Manuel Alvarez Bravo · Eugène Atget · Richard Avedon · Edmond Bacot

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Musée du Louvre · Hall Napoléon

Sculpting Colour

Masterpieces from the Museo Nacional de Escultura, Valladolid

Oct 7 to Jan 25, 2027

From €22

This exhibition showcases 17th-century Spanish polychrome wood sculptures, focusing on their naturalism and religious context. It highlights a monumental processional float ('paso') by Gregorio Fernández and explores themes like relics, devotion, and the Immaculate Conception. The exhibition aims to deepen understanding of the sculptures' materiality, regional variations, and the artists of the era, including notable female sculptor Luisa Roldán.

Gregorio Fernández · Alonso Cano · Juan de Mesa · José de Mora · Pedro de Mena · Jerónimo Francisco García

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Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection · Rotunda and Display Cases

The History of Tears

From Oct 7

€15

Barbara Kruger's exhibition "The History of Tears" transforms the Bourse de Commerce's Rotunda and Display Cases into an immersive experience of words and messages. Featuring filmed sequences, audio clips, and striking messages displayed as lightboxes, the exhibition explores themes of desire, domination, fear, and violence, drawing from literary works and Kruger's own impactful statements.

Barbara Kruger

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Musée du Louvre · Hall Napoléon

Zurbarán

1598–1664

Oct 7 to Jan 25, 2027

From €22

This exhibition presents a retrospective of the Spanish painter Francisco de Zurbarán, highlighting his distinctive style that blends simple volumes with striking naturalism. It features a selection of his finest paintings, focusing on monumental works commissioned by Andalusian monasteries, portraits, and still lifes, as well as the work of his son, Juan de Zurbarán. The exhibition aims to showcase Zurbarán's modernity and visual power, and his influence on later artists.

Francisco de Zurbarán · Juan de Zurbarán

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Fondation Louis Vuitton

Gustave Fayet, Collector - Designer. Icons of Modern Art

Oct 9 to Mar 8, 2027

This exhibition explores the life and work of Gustave Fayet, a pivotal but often overlooked figure in early 20th-century modern art. It showcases over 250 works from his collection, alongside 374 of his own creations as an artist and designer. The exhibition highlights his role as a collector of avant-garde artists and his significant contributions to decorative arts.

Gustave Fayet

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Fondation Louis Vuitton · Gallery 8

Open Space #19 Mohammad Alfaraj

"I’d rather be a dragonfly than a lion"

Oct 9 to Jan 18, 2027

This exhibition features a site-specific work by Saudi artist Mohammad Alfaraj, his first solo show in France. It includes videos, objects, photographs, and drawings, exploring collective imaginaries and poetic narratives from his native Al Ahsa oasis, touching on ecological and social themes.

Mohammad Alfaraj

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Grand Palais · Château de Fontainebleau

Marie-Antoinette et Louis XVI à Fontainebleau

Splendeur et douceur de vivre

Oct 11 to Jan 25, 2027

This exhibition explores the stays of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI at the Château de Fontainebleau between 1774 and 1786. It highlights their attachment to the site through preserved decors and over 120 artworks, including portraits, drawings, sculptures, and decorative arts, offering a glimpse into court life before the Revolution.

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Musée d'Orsay · Salle 8 Niveau 0

Échos de l’Invisible [Echoes of the Invisible]

Regards d’adolescents sur les collections du musée d’Orsay [Teenagers’ Perspectives on the Musée d’Orsay’s Collections]

Oct 13 to Jan 3, 2027

From €16

This exhibition is the result of the Orsay Lab project, where young people aged 18-25 were invited to create projects focusing on the museum's collections and contemporary issues. Jad Bestautte's winning project explores mental health and emotional sensitivity through the museum's artworks. Teenagers from a hospital psychiatry department visited the museum, and their reflections have been turned into a video that dialogues with the past and present.

Jad Bestautte

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Musée Carnavalet · Musée Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris

Fragments of Paris: Jacques Villeglé and Urban Art

Oct 14 to Feb 14, 2027

€15

This exhibition celebrates Jacques Villeglé, a key figure in French urban art, on the centenary of his birth. It showcases his unique practice of collecting and transforming torn posters from Parisian streets into artworks. Visitors will explore the history of Paris through these "fragments" and discover Villeglé's connections to contemporary urban art, presented alongside archival materials.

Jacques Villeglé

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Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine · Parvis des Droits-de-l'Homme

Tracey Emin sur le parvis des Droits-de-l'Homme

From Oct 14

Free

This autumn, Art Basel Paris, White Cube, and the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine present three monumental bronze sculptures by Tracey Emin on the Parvis des Droits-de-l’Homme in Paris. The works, titled 'I lay here for you' (2018), 'I Followed You to the End' (2024), and 'I Will Not Be Alone' (2025), explore the female body as a site of vulnerability, endurance, and transformation, moving from abandonment to resilience.

Tracey Emin

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Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme · Musée d’art et d’histoire du Judaïsme

Georges Kars, a Bohemian in Paris

Oct 15 to Mar 14, 2027

€13

This exhibition presents the first major retrospective of Georges Kars in Paris since 1945. It showcases over 150 works, including paintings and drawings, highlighting the artistic journey of this Czech artist who was part of the School of Paris. The exhibition explores his development from early influences like Expressionism and Cubism to his unique figurative style, shaped by his experiences in Prague, Madrid, and Paris.

Georges Kars

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Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine · Cité de l'architecture - Entrée Trocadéro

Atelier Architecture Perraudin — Grand Prix national de l’architecture 2024

« L’architecture ? C’est fait pour rendre les gens heureux ! »

Oct 16 to Jan 3, 2027

€13

This exhibition showcases the work of Atelier Architecture Perraudin, winner of the 2024 Grand Prix national de l’architecture. It highlights their humanistic and sustainable approach to architecture, focusing on creating connections between people, materials, and the environment. The exhibition features eight projects through photographs, sketches, and graphic documents, illustrating their philosophy of building for happiness.

Atelier Architecture Perraudin · Gilles Perraudin · Jean-Manuel Perraudin

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Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine · Cité de l'architecture - Entrée Trocadéro

François Morellet, traits d'esprit

Oct 16 to Jan 3, 2027

€13

This exhibition celebrates the centenary of François Morellet's birth, showcasing how he transformed architectural spaces into playgrounds for contemporary art. It features around forty works, including three monumental pieces, highlighting his influence on integrating art into public and architectural environments. The display encourages a playful and sensory experience, re-examining architecture through a contemporary lens.

François Morellet

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Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine · Cité de l'architecture - Entrée Trocadéro

Kennedy Yanko

Ce qui nous rassemble

Oct 16 to Jan 3, 2027

€13

This exhibition features a new collection of sculptures by American artist Kennedy Yanko, designed to interact with the Carlu gallery's plaster casts. It offers a contemporary perspective on the space, exploring the dialogue between architecture and contemporary art.

Kennedy Yanko

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Musée de Montmartre

Le Cirque, fabrique de l’art moderne

Oct 16 to Feb 14, 2027

This exhibition explores the significant role of the circus in the development of modern art. It highlights how the circus, particularly venues like Cirque Fernando and Cirque Medrano, served as a crucial source of inspiration for numerous avant-garde artists. Visitors will see paintings, sculptures, drawings, posters, costumes, and objects that illustrate this dynamic relationship.

Degas · Seurat · Toulouse-Lautrec · Picasso · Chagall · Rouault

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Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine · galerie des peintures murales

Ma Kelu

Le souffle et le vide

Oct 16 to Jan 3, 2027

€13

This exhibition presents the paintings of Ma Kelu, an artist who emerged in the 1970s outside official circles. His work, characterized by gestural, atmospheric, and minimalist abstraction, resonates with medieval frescoes. The paintings explore themes of time, movement, and the interplay of light and shadow, creating an immersive and hypnotic experience.

Ma Kelu

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Fondation Custodia

Mes chers amis

Le dessin dans les collections d’artistes français au XIXe siècle

Oct 17 to Jan 17, 2027

This exhibition explores the drawings collected by French artists in the 19th century, driven by friendship, admiration, or loyalty. It offers a unique perspective on 19th-century French drawing and the social circles of artist-collectors. The display features around a hundred works, including drawings, paintings, and documents, highlighting remarkable sheets often gifted or exchanged, showcasing artistic camaraderie.

Théodore Géricault · Léon Cogniet · Théodore Rousseau · Honoré Daumier · Gustave Doré · James Whistler

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Musée d'Orsay · Rooms 57, 58 et 60, Level 2

Jenny Holzer J’ai vu

Oct 20 to Feb 21, 2027

From €16

Jenny Holzer's "J'ai vu" exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay features her signature text-based art. The show uses fragments from the museum's archives and collection periods, displayed through monumental installations, projections, stone engravings, and electronic screens. It explores the interplay between past and present, and the connection between France and the US.

Jenny Holzer

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Centre Pompidou · Bibliothèque nationale de France - Site Richelieu, Paris

Louise Bourgeois. Extrême tension

Drawings and prints

Oct 20 to Feb 21, 2027

€15

This exhibition showcases the graphic work of Louise Bourgeois, a pivotal figure in contemporary art. It brings together for the first time the collections of the Centre Pompidou and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, focusing on her drawings and prints. The exhibition explores her unique artistic language, developed outside major 20th-century art movements, and its lasting influence.

Louise Bourgeois

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Jeu de Paume · Jeu de Paume - Paris

Stan Douglas

Parallax

Oct 20 to Jan 10, 2027

This exhibition, 'Parallax', is the most significant French retrospective of Stan Douglas's work in over 30 years. Douglas explores how history is constructed, represented, and transmitted, using complex narratives to reveal how images shape our perception of reality and highlight social, political, and cultural tensions of different eras. The exhibition title, 'Parallax', refers to the apparent shift of an object based on the viewer's position, emphasizing that all perspectives are partial and that historical narratives are constantly being constructed and interrupted.

Stan Douglas

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Petit Palais

Visionnaires

Carte blanche à Prune Nourry

Oct 20 to Jan 24, 2027

Free

The exhibition 'Visionnaires' at the Petit Palais features artist Prune Nourry's carte blanche, highlighting lesser-known women sculptors from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Nourry has created portraits of eighteen of these 'visionary' women, bringing their contributions to art history to light. The exhibition aims to showcase the significant, yet often overlooked, role of women as creators.

Prune Nourry · Käthe Kollwitz · Nancy Elizabeth Prophet · Hélène Bertaux · Jane Poupelet · Consuelo de Saint-Exupéry

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Palais de Tokyo

ÉDITO : TOUS LES FEUX LES FLEURS

From Oct 21

This exhibition explores the concept of territory in its diverse meanings, both concrete and symbolic. It features artists who critically engage with geography and territory, including those working in rural environments and those focusing on artisanal practices linked to culture and history. The exhibition also touches upon territory as a political and symbolic space of authority.

Valérie John · Sonia Gomes · Rose Lowder · Ali Cherri · Paul Kodjo · Céleste Richard-Zimmermann

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Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain · Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain

Ibrahim Mahama, Le Temps des récoltes

Oct 22 to Feb 28, 2027

€15

This exhibition showcases the work of Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama, featuring new and iconic installations. Mahama, along with nine associated artists, transforms the Fondation Cartier into a living entity, exploring themes of colonial legacies, industrial history, and collective futures. The exhibition highlights Mahama's practice of reactivating collected materials and archives to create new imaginaries and spaces for dialogue.

Ibrahim Mahama · Dorothy Akpene Amenuke · Gideon Appah · James Barnor · Cercle d’Art des Travailleurs de Plantation Congolaise · Courage Dzidula Kpodo & Postbox Ghana

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Musée du Louvre · Mezzanine Napoléon

Louvre Photo

Nov 4 to May 3, 2027

This exhibition explores the Louvre's relationship with photography from its invention to the present day. It features over 300 photos of the museum, its collections, and its visitors, offering a new perspective on the institution. The exhibition highlights key historical moments and the Louvre's own transformations.

Robert Polidori

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Musée national Eugène-Delacroix

Karen Knorr: Animals

Nov 5 to Jan 3, 2027

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Petit Palais

Bruxelles 1900

Nov 10 to Apr 25, 2027

€17

This exhibition explores the vibrant art scene of Brussels at the turn of the 20th century, showcasing its significant influence on European arts. Over 250 works, including paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and more, will be displayed, highlighting Brussels' status as a major European artistic center.

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Musée d'Orsay · Salle 8 c, Niveau 0

Gustave Le Gray, Painter and Photographer

Nov 10 to Feb 7, 2027

€16

This exhibition explores the work of Gustave Le Gray, a pivotal figure in early French photography who was also a trained painter. It highlights his artistic ambitions for photography, his technical innovations, and his role as an educator. The display features recent acquisitions and previously unknown works, offering a fresh look at his multidisciplinary talent.

Gustave Le Gray

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Musée d'Orsay · Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

What a Wonderful World

Masterpieces from the Musée d'Orsay

Nov 14 to Mar 28, 2027

This exhibition explores how artists in the late 19th century depicted the rapid changes of their modern world. It showcases how painters, sculptors, decorators, and photographers captured evolving societal norms, industrial advancements like railways, and the transformation of cities, particularly Paris. The display highlights the inspiration drawn from daily life, Parisian nightlife, and the emergence of new artistic expressions.

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Grand Palais · Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille

Voyage à l’anglaise

Turner et les artistes du "Grand Tour" (1700-1850)

Nov 20 to Mar 22, 2027

This exhibition explores the rise of British landscape painting in the 18th and 19th centuries, focusing on artists who traveled across Europe during their "Grand Tour." Featuring nearly 90 works from the Tate's collections, it highlights the transformative impact of these journeys on artists' perspectives and techniques. William Turner, a central figure, is showcased alongside other notable British artists who captured new horizons and transformed the genre.

William Turner · Richard Wilson · John Robert Cozens · Francis Towne · Thomas Jones · Joseph Wright of Derby

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Institut du monde arabe · Salles d'expositions (niveaux 1 et 2)

Les secrets de l'Alhambra

Nov 24 to May 16, 2027

€17

This exhibition explores the secrets of the Alhambra, focusing on its splendor during the reign of Sultan Muhammad V in the 14th century. It offers an immersive journey through the Nasrid palace, highlighting its art, architecture, gardens, and cultural exchanges, while also acknowledging its history as a fortress.

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Grand Palais

Le Musée Imaginaire d’Oli

Dec 2 to Feb 21, 2027

This exhibition, conceived by artist and musician Oli (Bigflo & Oli) with Jérôme Sans, explores the inner states that lead to the creation of art. Visitors will journey through inspiration, doubt, external perception, and transmission, experiencing a path that connects Oli's diverse cultural influences, from his Franco-Algerian and Argentine roots to Parisian street culture and museum art. The exhibition blends contemporary art, urban culture, underground scenes, sports, cinema, and fashion, reinterpreting André Malraux's concept of the imaginary museum.

Oli · Olivio Ordonez · Jérôme Sans · JR · Inès Longevial · Jean Julien

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Maison Européenne de la Photographie

David Gilbert — Apparitions

Dec 4 to Jan 17, 2027

The MEP presents the first solo exhibition in France of American artist David Gilbert, showcasing works from the past fifteen years. Gilbert's practice blends photography, sculpture, drawing, painting, and installation to explore narrative and poetic staging. The exhibition features delicate, anti-monumental constructions made from ephemeral materials, photographed in natural light to create enchanted scenes.

David Gilbert

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Jeu de Paume · Jeu de Paume - Tours

Stanley Greene - Le parti de la révolte

Dec 4 to May 23, 2027

This exhibition presents the first major retrospective in France of American photographer Stanley Greene. It covers nearly five decades of his work, from the San Francisco punk scene to environmental issues and his extensive coverage of conflicts in Russia and its former satellites. Greene's photography is characterized by its raw, engaged approach to social injustice and conflict.

Stanley Greene

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Grand Palais · Galeries 8

Girls. Adolescence, Mode, Rébellion

Dec 9 to Mar 21, 2027

€15

This exhibition explores the multifaceted representation of adolescence and the figure of the young girl in art, fashion, photography, and film. It showcases how artists and designers have depicted this age of transformation, challenging traditional clichés and highlighting its emotional, psychological, and political depth. The exhibition features a diverse range of works, including art, clothing, accessories, photographs, film excerpts, and everyday objects, demonstrating how female adolescence remains a significant source of inspiration for contemporary creation.

Louise Bourgeois · Sofia Coppola · Martin Margiela · Simone Rocha · Jenny Fax · Jim Britt

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Musée d'Orsay · Salle 33, Niveau 5

Édouard Vuillard

Dec 15 to Mar 7, 2027

€16

This display showcases recent acquisitions by Édouard Vuillard, including paintings, pastels, and decorative arts. It highlights the artist's exploration of the decorative through various techniques, featuring major overdoor panels and a unique dinner service set.

Édouard Vuillard

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Jeu de Paume · Jeu de Paume - Paris

Jonathas de Andrade - Jeu de Paume

Gueule de bois tropicale et autres histoires

Jan 26, 2027 to May 23, 2027

Jonathas de Andrade's exhibition explores political, cultural, and identity themes in Brazil, revisiting popular traditions and social science texts. The show prompts reflection on universal issues like racism, class, labor, and oppression, with a focus on the artist's native Northeast Brazil. It examines the persistence of social problems and colonial conditions in Latin America, using documentary methods and scenography to question prejudices about marginalized communities and offer a vital energy to confront contemporary fears.

Jonathas de Andrade

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Jeu de Paume · Jeu de Paume - Paris

William Klein - Revoir New York

Jan 26, 2027 to May 23, 2027

This exhibition revisits William Klein's iconic 1956 photo book 'New York'. It showcases original documents from the artist's studio, including many previously unseen images, offering a fresh perspective on the city's artistic, documentary, and experimental dimensions. The show highlights Klein's lifelong engagement with this seminal work.

William Klein

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Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme · Auditorium foyer

“The Illegals”: A cinematic odyssey

From Jan 28, 2027

€13

This exhibition explores Meyer Levin's 1947 film "The Illegals," which documented Holocaust survivors' clandestine journey to Palestine. It delves into the film's creation, blending documentary footage with a fictional narrative to capture the post-war Jewish experience and their aspirations for a new life.

Meyer Levin

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Musée des Arts Décoratifs

Le monde de Viktor&Rolf. 30 ans de haute couture

Jan 28, 2027 to Jul 4, 2027

This exhibition at the Musée des Arts décoratifs celebrates 30 years of haute couture by the Dutch duo Viktor&Rolf. It showcases over 100 creations, miniature dolls, archives, and immersive displays, exploring their unique blend of fashion, art, and performance. The exhibition highlights their conceptual innovation, craftsmanship, and theatrical approach to design.

Viktor Horsting · Rolf Snoeren

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Musée d'Orsay · Seine Gallery, level 0

Family Histories

Mar 16, 2027 to Jul 18, 2027

This exhibition explores the evolving concept of the family in France between 1848 and 1914, a period of significant social and political change. Through paintings, sculptures, photographs, and films from the Musée d'Orsay's collections, it examines diverse family structures, relationships, and the societal tensions they reflected. The exhibition features works by prominent artists and offers a nuanced look at love, filiation, and emancipation within the family unit.

Paul Delance · Edgar Degas · Pierre Bonnard · Victor Hugo · Nadar · Lumière brothers

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Musée d'Orsay · Espace d'exposition temporaire Galerie Chauchard, niveau 0

Vuillard Intimate Theaters

Mar 23, 2027 to Jul 25, 2027

This exhibition explores the lesser-known fascination of painter Edouard Vuillard with the theater, a theme that influenced his art for over five decades. It showcases his engagement with various theatrical forms, from cabarets to avant-garde plays, and his work on programs and stage sets. The exhibition highlights how his experiences in the theater shaped his unique intimist style and portraiture.

Edouard Vuillard

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Musée Bourdelle

André Derain. L'art est un jeu

Apr 1, 2027 to Aug 1, 2027

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Jeu de Paume · Jeu de Paume - Paris

Laura Huertas Millan

Poison / Remède

Jun 8, 2027 to Sep 19, 2027

This exhibition by filmmaker and visual artist Laura Huertas Millan explores how history and narratives are shaped by marginalized communities. Through films, installations, and photographs, she contrasts official archives with erased voices, revealing counter-narratives. The show focuses on the coca leaf as both remedy and poison, examining its traditional uses and its criminalization, and extends to recent research on boxing as a space for emancipation for marginalized communities.

Laura Huertas Millan

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Jeu de Paume · Jeu de Paume - Tours

Alexandra Catiere

Jun 18, 2027 to Nov 14, 2027

This exhibition showcases the work of Alexandra Catiere, winner of the 2026 Prix Niépce. The award recognizes established French photographers under 50. Catiere's exhibition follows in the footsteps of previous recipients.

Alexandra Catiere

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Institut du monde arabe · Espace des Donateurs (niveau -2)

La grande aventure du savoir médical

Sep 14, 2027 to Jan 2, 2028

This exhibition explores the transmission of medical knowledge across civilizations, from Antiquity to the Modern Era. It highlights the book as a primary tool for this knowledge transfer and the continuity of medical ethics. The exhibition showcases illuminated manuscripts, incunabula, printed works, and objects used in pharmacopoeia and surgery, alongside digital animations.

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Jeu de Paume · Jeu de Paume - Paris

J. D. 'Okhai Ojeikere

Oct 12, 2027 to Jan 23, 2028

This exhibition showcases the work of Nigerian photographer J. D. 'Okhai Ojeikere, focusing on his extensive project documenting Nigerian hairstyles from 1968 until his death. It features 168 vintage prints from the 'Hairstyles' series, recently acquired by the Centre Pompidou, offering a unique insight into Nigerian culture and creativity through its diverse hairdressing traditions.

J. D. 'Okhai Ojeikere

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Jeu de Paume · Jeu de Paume - Paris

Pictures generation et No Wave, New York, 1977-1981

Oct 12, 2027 to Jan 23, 2028

This exhibition explores the connections between the Pictures Generation artists and the No Wave music and film scenes in New York between 1977 and 1981. It showcases how these artists used mass culture imagery, sound, and narratives to question artistic hierarchies and redefine the relationship between art and mass media. The display highlights the critical role of women artists in this movement, examining their use of irony, appropriation, and critical distance.

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