Exhibition

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.

Sonia Gomes: Wild Heart, the textile-sculpture exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo

Fabrics take on new forms in Wild Heart, Sonia Gomes’s exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo, running from October 21, 2026, to February 14, 2027. The Brazilian artist reshapes textiles, ropes, and found objects into sculptures that explore transmission, memory, and her Afro-Brazilian heritage.

Ali Cherri: Today is OK, an exhibition blending cinema and sculpture at the Palais de Tokyo

Cinema pushes beyond the screen’s boundaries with Today is OK, Ali Cherri’s exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo, running from October 21, 2026 to February 14, 2027. Centered on the film The Sentinel, featuring Nahuel Pérez Biscayart and Éric Cantona, sculptures and installations probe the fragility of soldiers and the impact of war.

Valérie John at the Palais de Tokyo: an exhibition weaving indigo blue and memories of Martinique

Valérie John delves into the shades of indigo at the Palais de Tokyo with I telman nwè ki i blé, an exhibition running from October 21, 2026 to February 14, 2027. Papers, fabrics and installations tie the artist's research to Martinique, to Senegal, and to the stories the materials carry.

You and your crew: the Palais de Tokyo's exhibition takes art out of the big cities

Countryside, mountains and islands come to life at the Palais de Tokyo with You and Your Crew, a group exhibition exploring creation away from urban centers, running from October 21, 2026, to February 14, 2027. About twenty works explore the ties between artists, their places of residence, and how they collaborate with one another.

Mungo Thomson: Monument, the exhibition that transforms everyday life at Lafayette Anticipations

Wrapping as sculptures: Mungo Thomson ruffles familiar objects in Monument, a free exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris, running October 21 to November 29, 2026. Between a bronze tower and a film made from candle imagery, the Californian artist probes what we decide to keep.

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.

Hélène Fauquet: Vivresse, an exhibition that pairs bubbles with shells at Lafayette Anticipations.

The artist Hélène Fauquet presents Vivresse, an exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris, focusing on photography, forms, and perception, running from October 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027.

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.

Cosmofania at the Abbey of Maubuisson: the exhibition that reveals the sacred and the invisible worlds — our photos

The Abbey of Maubuisson, in Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône, Val-d’Oise, invites you to discover Cosmofania, a collective exhibition on the sacred and the invisible worlds, running from October 11, 2026 to February 21, 2027. Thirteen artists explore rites and memory at this former Cistercian abbey, through installations, photography, sculptures, sound works, and performances.

Dreamland: a free pop-up with an exhibition and signings to mark the 20th anniversary of the manga in Paris

For Dreamland’s 20th anniversary, Pika Édition opens a pop-up at 39 rue Volta in Paris, from October 16 to 19, 2026. An exhibit of pages, signings with Reno Lemaire and other authors, and a temporary shop make up this free-entry event.

Jeanne’s Paintings: A Landscape and Flower Exhibition at the Vert Galant Gallery

La galerie du Vert Galant, in Paris’s 1st arrondissement, presents "Jeanne's Paintings," a show by artist Jeanne Marcel devoted to landscapes, flowers, and beach scenes, running from October 23 to 30, 2026. The program includes 25 canvases and a curated selection of 70 watercolors.

Sun and Moon: a free exhibition at the Swedish Institute

The Swedish Institute brings together Andreas Eriksson and Ivan Aguéli for a free exhibition, Sun and Moon, running from October 20, 2026 to January 10, 2027, in the heart of the Marais district in Paris.