Contemporary art - activities

Euphoria, art is in the air: the Balloon Museum's inflatable exhibition at the Grand Palais

A new inflatable exhibition arrives in the capital in the summer of 2025, after its run in Rome. The newly renovated Grand Palais will be transformed with huge installations and works of art that will amaze the whole family.

District 13 International Art Fair 2025: the urban art fair at Hôtel Drouot - promotional code

District 13 International Art Fair moves to Hôtel Drouot from January 10 to 12, 2025, for a new and seventh edition. This major event is inspired by Street Art 13, a veritable open-air museum, bringing together the galleries and street art artists of the moment in one beautiful venue.

The Soul Trembles: Chiharu Shiota's reopening exhibition at the Grand Palais

The Grand Palais is celebrating its reopening with an exhibition by Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota, known for her installations of interwoven woollen threads, to be admired under the glass roof from December 11, 2024 to March 19, 2025.

Art3F 2025: dates for the international contemporary art fair at Porte de Versailles

The Art3F contemporary art fair is back for another Parisian edition: from January 24 to 26, 2025 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, a fair for all art enthusiasts.

The Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain to move to the heart of Paris in 2025

Goodbye boulevard Raspail, hello Palais-Royal: at the end of 2025, the Fondation Cartier will be moving to new premises in the 1st arrondissement.

Romance in the Stone: a contemporary art exhibition at the heart of the Museum of Mineralogy

Magnificent crystals and stones from around the world meet contemporary works of art in a new exhibition at the heart of the Musée de Minéralogie Mines Paris collection, from October 23 to December 14, 2024.

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.

Salon de Montrouge 2025: the contemporary art fair spotlighting tomorrow's talent

The Salon de Montrouge returns for its 68th edition from February 7 to 23, 2025. Every year, this not-to-be-missed contemporary art event presents dozens of emerging artists gathered in the 1,500 m² of the Belfry.

Art Basel Paris 2024: the contemporary art fair moves to the Grand Palais and Paris

The international contemporary art fair Art Basel Paris is finally back at the Grand Palais for another edition. The event awaits you on the weekend of October 18-20, 2024.

Art Shopping 2024: the autumn edition of the contemporary art fair at the Carrousel du Louvre

Art Shopping takes place at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, from October 18 to 20, 2024, for its autumn edition. Discover the program.

Art Basel Paris 2024: giant mushrooms decorate Place Vendôme - our photos

Art is everywhere in Paris, even on Place Vendôme! For the Art Basel Paris fair, from October 11 to November 24, 2024, artist Carsten Höller is transforming the landscape with an original installation, to be discovered free of charge in the open air.

Art Basel Paris 2024: a sculpture by Niki de Saint-Phalle on the forecourt of the Institut de France

Once again this year, the Institut de France is taking part in Art Basel's "hors les murs" program at the Paris+ contemporary art fair. From October 12 to 23, 2024, come and admire the installation by renowned artist Niki de Saint-Phalle on the institution's forecourt.

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!

Salon d'Automne 2024: the contemporary art event arrives on the Champs-Elysées

The Salon d'Automne is the must-attend event for all contemporary artists, from October 23 to 27, 2024. Over 1,000 works will be displayed in temporary pavilions on the Champs-Elysées.

Did you know? The Palais de l'Elysée houses an hourglass that will take a thousand years to run down.

It's an original and fascinating work of art, created by French artist Benoît Pype: the millennial hourglass should take 1,000 years to run down. It is installed in the office of the French President.

Closure of the Centre Pompidou: where will the works of art be stored during the works?

Good news for fans of contemporary art and regular visitors to the Centre Pompidou! Despite the announced closure, you'll still be able to find the works, from 2026, in a storage and exhibition space in Massy!

Art Basel Paris 2024: cabinets of curiosities in the collections of the Musée Eugène Delacroix

Contemporary art takes center stage at the Musée Eugène Delacroix during the week of the Art Basel Paris 2024 fair. This year, from October 16 to 28, artist Ali Cherry plunges us into her cabinets of curiosities.

Moderne Art Fair 2024: the meeting place for contemporary art, modern art and design in Paris

Modern art and design lovers, this fair is for you! Discover numerous artists and galleries at the Moderne Art Fair, October 17-20, 2024.

Mira Art Fair: contemporary Latin American art unveiled at the Maison de l'Amérique Latine

From September 18 to 22, 2024, the contemporary art fair Mira Art Fair invites us to travel and discover new artists, with an original cultural event to be found at the Maison de l'Amérique Latine in Paris.

Le monde est à tous.tes: a free multicultural exhibition at the Maison de la Conversation

Contemporary art mingles with sport in a multi-faceted exhibition spanning France's 13 administrative regions, with a topical theme in the Île-de-France region: diversity. "Le monde est à tous.tes" is an ode to multiculturalism, at the heart of the Maison de la Conversation.