Exhibition

Sonia Gomes — Wild Heart: Textile sculptures at the Palais de Tokyo

Sonia Gomes shapes memory by assembling fabrics, ropes, and found objects. At Palais de Tokyo in Paris, the Brazilian artist presents "Cœur sauvage," a sculpture-focused show dedicated to transmission and its Afro-Brazilian heritage, on view from October 21, 2026 to February 14, 2027.

Ali Cherri at the Palais de Tokyo — Today is OK: cinema and sculptures exploring the vulnerability of soldiers

Que fait la guerre à ceux qui la mènent ? Ali Cherri explores the vulnerability of soldiers with “Today is OK,” his exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, running from October 21, 2026 to February 14, 2027. Sculpture and installations extend this reflection around his film “La Sentinelle,” featuring Nahuel Pérez Biscayart and Éric Cantona.

Valérie John at the Palais de Tokyo — Indigo, memory and textiles between Martinique and Senegal

At the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, indigo blue tells stories of materials and territories. The exhibition “I telman nwè ki i blé” by Valérie John brings together paper, fabrics, and installations to forge links between Martinique and Senegal, from October 21, 2026 to February 14, 2027.

Palais de Tokyo : You and your crew, the exhibition exploring creativity far from the big cities

You and your crew, a group exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, explores artistic creation outside the major urban centers from October 21, 2026 to February 14, 2027. About twenty works, often produced for the occasion, probe the links between artists, places of residence and the ways of working together — an invitation to rethink where and how art is born.

Donkey Skin and the Fairy Tales on Display at the Postal Museum

The Postal Museum in Paris announces an exhibition on fairy tales from November 18, 2026 to April 19, 2027. On the program: postal history, a family-friendly trail, and a gown inspired by Donkey Skin.

IMAGO Festival 2026: Inclusive shows in Île-de-France

The IMAGO Festival continues through December 27, 2026. Theater, dance, cinema and exhibitions highlight artists with disabilities, with events in Paris and Île-de-France.

Raymond Hains at the Palais-Royal: the final days to discover his installation

The Raymond Hains installation, presented by the Fondation Cartier at Place du Palais-Royal in Paris, is scheduled to run through October 26, 2026. A photographic tour of the Grand Louvre construction site, before its dismantling.

Palais de Tokyo offers free admission on October 21 and 22, 2026: new exhibitions to discover

Palais de Tokyo opens its new exhibitions for free on Wednesday, October 21, from noon to 10 p.m., and on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m. No advance booking required—discover the season “Tous les feux, les fleurs” ahead of a public vernissage on Thursday evening starting at 9 p.m.

Mungo Thomson — Monument : Bronze-wrapped packaging and a candle film at Lafayette Anticipations

Monument, Mungo Thomson’s new exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris (October 21–November 29, 2026), transforms everyday objects and images into sculptures and films. In the courtyard, bronze-wrapped packaging competes with a stop-motion film made from thousands of candles taken from books. A quirky, offbeat take on what we choose to keep that invites you to go and see it.

Hélène Fauquet: Vivresse — bubbles, shells and photography at Lafayette Anticipations — our photos

Hélène Fauquet presents Vivresse, a photography and sculpture exhibition on the top floor of Lafayette Anticipations in Paris, running from October 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Straddling the line between image and object, her work questions perception, materiality, and the transformation of forms — a visit that invites viewers to see the surroundings and their motifs in a new light.

Céleste Richard-Zimmermann: Reimagined Monuments in an Exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo

A broken column marks the starting point for "Toutes les colonnes n’ont pas un cœur de pierre," Céleste Richard‑Zimmermann’s exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo, on view from October 21, 2026, to January 10, 2027. Sculptures, paintings and sound works challenge the symbols of authority in a setting that evokes an abandoned quarry.

Paul Kodjo: Photoromance, the photo exhibition that tells the story of Abidjan at the Palais de Tokyo

Abidjan’s romances and nights are revealed in Photoromance, the Paul Kodjo exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo, from Oct 21, 2026, to Feb 14, 2027. Co-produced with the Rencontres d’Arles, the exhibition’s journey explores photoromans and the imagery of a Côte d’Ivoire in the throes of transformation.

Rose Lowder at the Palais de Tokyo: nature, frame by frame, in a film exhibition

A stream, flowers and landscapes come together in La Source de la Loire et autres films, Rose Lowder's exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo, running from October 21, 2026, to February 14, 2027. The filmmaker presents a 16mm film project that redefines our perception of nature.

Mondriaan Fund x Atelier Néerlandais: The Space Between Breaths, new exhibition by contemporary artists

During Art Basel Week Paris, the Mondriaan Fund and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Paris present “The Space between Breaths” at the Atelier Néerlandais, a showcase of contemporary Dutch artists under the artistic direction of Julia Geerlings. Admission is free.

KHADI : a CANVAS, the free exhibition on Indian art and craftsmanship

KHADI : a CANVAS is an exhibition that probes the ongoing dialogue between khadi, art, and India's cultural heritage, weaving in the legacies of Mahatma Gandhi and Raja Ravi Varma. Don’t miss it—it's right in the heart of Paris, in the 7th arrondissement. Best of all, admission is free.

Live painting by Clément Herrmann at the Goldshteyn Saatort Gallery

L'artiste Clément Herrmann invites you to a Live Painting session using used spray cans at the Goldshteyn Saatort gallery, in Paris's 7th arrondissement, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. From 2:00 PM to 6:45 PM, the artist will transform his studio waste into canvases for creation.

Spark of Life: a light-painting photography exhibition in Fontenay-aux-Roses

Photographer Rudy Pilarski turns the night into a workshop for creation with Spark of Life at Espace Rosa Bonheur in Fontenay-aux-Roses, running November 12 to December 6, 2026. A light-painting exhibition where glowing circles and bursts of sparks meet landscapes and architecture.

Magic at the Cité des sciences: the exhibition that explains why we fall for it — our photos

Mentalism, teleportation, levitation… With Magic, the City of Science and Industry puts our senses to the test from October 13, 2026 to August 1, 2027 in Paris. From age 9, this exhibition blends artistic installations with interactive experiments to reveal how illusionists misdirect our attention and why we fall for the tricks.

The Call of the Deep: embark on an exploration with the National Maritime Museum's exhibition

Beliefs, fantastical tales, or scientific inquiries—the abyss has spoken of itself for centuries. From October 14, 2026 to April 4, 2027, the National Maritime Museum invites us on a brief journey into the heart of these depths that fascinate humanity...

We, the Grotesques: Guillermo Forchino's free exhibition at Galerie Joseph

The Joseph Gallery, in the Marais district of Paris, is hosting "Noi, i Grotteschi," a free exhibition bringing together 124 sculptures by Guillermo Forchino, from November 6 to 29, 2026. A retrospective that spans four decades of work, blending human comedy, biting humor, and a look at the fragilities of our society.