Art - activities

The Cherqui Foundation, a mecca for kinetic art and its immersive collections in Aubervilliers

Just a few metro stops from Paris, the Cherqui Foundation is undoubtedly one of the most unusual places in the capital's northern suburbs. With collections that are unique in France, bringing together over 4,000 pieces, we take you on a voyage of discovery.

Les Nocturnes Artistiques: free art history evenings at Ground Control

Lovers of art history, Ground Control has thought of you with its new Nocturnes artistiques event, the first edition of which focuses on feminism. On the program: a free quiz, prizes to be won and a participatory conference, this October 17, 2024.

The Cherqui Foundation: the kinetic art museum just outside Paris!

Do you like optical and kinetic art? Head for the Fondation Cherqui, a few kilometers from Paris. This art gallery, similar in size to a museum, houses a collection of over 5,000 works by Jean Cherqui. Book your visit now!

Parcours des mondes 2024, the international exhibition of primitive and Asian arts returns to Paris

This autumn, head for the Saint-Germain-des-Près district for the new edition of Parcours des mondes, the international art fair for Africa, Oceania, the Americas, Asia and Archaeology. See you from September 10 to 15, 2024.

The Sacred Heritage Festival: traditional craftsmanship and artistic modernity unite for an inner odyssey

The Festival Héritage Sacré presents its first edition: a day dedicated to arts and crafts, between tradition and modernity. To be discovered on Saturday May 11, 2024 at La Celle-Saint-Cloud.

Printemps des Rues 2024, the free, festive street arts festival

Printemps des Rues, the festival offering free circus, dance and theater performances, is back for all to enjoy on May 25 and 26, 2024.

Street art: where can you find Go1in's work in Paris?

Calling all street art fans! Paris is overflowing with magnificent works by a host of internationally renowned artists... And if you're familiar with the work of artist Go1n, the editors of Sortiraparis invite you to go in search of his only two works still visible in the capital. Ready to go street art hunting?

"Sentinelles": a play that illuminates the link between art and friendship at the Théâtre du Rond-Point

A moving journey through art and friendship, the play "Sentinelles" unveils its mysteries at the Théâtre du Rond-Point in Paris from January 30 to February 10, 2024.

District 13 International Art Fair 2024: the urban art fair returns to Drouot - promotional code

District 13 International Art Fair moves to Hôtel Drouot from January 12 to 14, 2024, for a new and fifth edition. This major event is inspired by Street Art 13, a veritable open-air museum, to bring together the galleries and street art artists of the moment in one beautiful venue. We've got a promo code for you!

Biennale Internationale de la Gravure 2023 in Sarcelles: hundreds of works to see for free

For more than 40 years, Sarcelles has been honoring the art of engraving. From November 25 to December 10, 2023, Sarcelles invites us to discover this very special art form, with a special focus on Mexican art.

Become a student at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Paris for one term

The École des Beaux-Arts is one of the most prestigious institutions in Paris and the world, so becoming a student for even one term is a great opportunity for all art lovers! Register now for the winter session!

The Origin of the World: why is Courbet's painting disappearing from the Musée d'Orsay this month?

From November 2023, it will no longer be possible to see Gustave Courbet's famous painting at the Musée d'Orsay. "L'Origine du monde", which has been exhibited there since 1995, is temporarily on loan to the Centre Pompidou-Metz, for an exhibition dedicated to Jacques Lacan, the painting's last owner.

Faits d'hiver, the 2024 dance festival in Paris

This winter, the Faits d'hiver Festival returns to Paris for its 26th edition. From January 15 to February 9, 2024, we invite you to plunge into a rich and moving universe of dance, where contemporary creations meet current societal and cultural issues.

ASensitiv de Warren exhibition at the Giacometti Institute - our photos

The Institut Giacometti is dedicating an exhibition to the artist Rebecca Warren, entitled ASensitiv, from April 21 to July 2, 2023.

La Seinographe: the holistic and committed concept store of the 9th

We love La Seinographe, the concept store that opened in 2020 in the 9th district. This holistic and committed place offers a selection of creations made in France and products dedicated to well-being. Even better, La Seinographe now offers energy treatments and soon yoga classes. A place that is good to know. We met its creator Marina, we tell you about it!

Paris Fashion Week: the program of fashion exhibitions and events from January 2023 to 3537

For Paris Fashion Week Homme, 3537, a former private mansion dedicated to fashion and an incubator of talent, is offering you a hot artistic and cultural program! From fashion exhibitions to photography and book clubs, head to the Marais for a highly stylish, free creative stroll!

Exhibition at the Arab World Institute, "On the roads to Samarkand, wonders of silk and gold

The Institut du Monde Arabe is dedicating an exhibition to the ancestral know-how of Uzbekistan, entitled "On the roads to Samarkand, wonders of silk and gold", from November 23, 2022 to June 4, 2023. An exhibition-event not to be missed!

White Night – Nuit Blanche 2021: choreographed walk and connected dancing in front of the City Hall

On Saturday October 2, 2021 the Paris City Hall parvis will dance to the rhythm of the White Night. On the menu? Connected dancing, choreographed walk by Mourad Merzouki and a cinematographic and travel-inducing installation.

White Night – Nuit Blanche 2021 in Paris: artistic and video installation by Ange Leccia at the Stade Jean Bouin

For the White Night 2021, the Stade Jean Bouin opens on Saturday October 2, 2021 and welcomes Ange Leccia. The plastic artist will offer an installation both arty and video.

Coronavirus: museums to reopen as soon as lockdown is lifted?

As mainland France is going through the third hybrid lockdown, the Senate has been claiming for museum and all cultural places to reopen as soon as lockdown is lifted.