Contemporary art exhibition guide - activities

Free exhibition: Un patrimoine méconnu, unpublished paintings from the 15th to the 20th century at the Collège des Bernardins

From October 18 to December 16, 2023, the Collège des Bernardins will be hosting a free exhibition entitled "Un patrimoine méconnu", featuring previously unseen paintings from the 15th to the 20th centuries. An exceptional exhibition of works

Mark Rothko exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton: discover the painter of abstraction

American artist Mark Rothko is the focus of a major retrospective at the Fondation Louis Vuitton from October 18, 2023 to April 2, 2024.

Carte blanche to Manish Pushkale: discover his poetic installation at the Musée Guimet

Indian artist Manish Pushkale tells us a touching and important story, in a work exhibited at the Musée Guimet from October 18, 2023 to March 4, 2024.

Viviane Sassen exhibits at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie with PHOSPHOR: Art & Fashion

Intense, colorful, surprising: Viviane Sassen's work can be described in many ways... Come and admire her work at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie, from October 18, 2023 to February 11, 2024, with the exhibition PHOSPHOR: Art & Fashion.

Disenchanted realities: Dina Goldstein's unusual photo exhibition at Studio Idan

Behind the princess glitter and Barbie pink sometimes lies a less magical reality... Dina Goldstein hijacks mythical characters in her photographs, on view from November 9 to 30, 2023, at the Studio Idan art gallery.

Les Aliénés du Mobilier national: a new edition of this free exhibition - photos

The Mobilier national invites us to discover the new edition of its exhibition Les Aliénés. Artists reinvent the treasures of the Mobilier national in a free exhibition running from October 11, 2023 to January 7, 2024.

Matthieu Laurette: the retrospective exhibition at MAC/VAL

Discover the artist Matthieu Laurette and his unusual works, with "Rétrospective dérivée", a new exhibition organized at MAC/VAL from October 21, 2023 to March 3, 2024.

Paris: what's that pile of chairs hanging from a building?

If you take a stroll down the rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré in Paris and look up at the sky, you'll undoubtedly see a stack of chairs hanging from the facade of a building directly opposite the Hôtel Bristol. But what exactly is it, and how long can you see it? We tell you all about it.

Quibe's Lux Continua exhibition at La Lison gallery - our photos

Lovers of contemporary art should head for Lux Continua, a bright and bold exhibition by artist Quibe, at Galerie La Lison in the heart of Paris's 10th arrondissement from October 19 to December 2, 2023. Blending clean lines, minimalism and golden touches, Quibe invites visitors to a one-of-a-kind artistic experience!

Pokémon: a unique artistic experience and treasure hunt at Val d'Europe

Attention Pokemon fans! The Val d'Europe shopping center will be lit up from October 16 to November 12, 2023, with the artistic experience "Pokémon: art in all its forms". Following its success in the UK, this artistic treasure hunt returns to France, showcasing Kanto's 151 Pokémon through a variety of artistic styles. A family adventure to discover, learn and play!

Unusual tasting tours at the MAIF Social Club, to see and eat the exhibitions

Once a month, the MAIF Social Club organizes unusual gustatory visits, led by a local mediator and a cook committed to eating well. A rendez-vous where you can see and eat the works on display.

Les Fleurs du Mal, the free exhibition that captures the beauty of the ephemeral at Maison Guerlain

The free exhibition "Les Fleurs du Mal" invites you into a floral universe at the heart of the Maison Guerlain, from October 18 to November 13, 2023. Celebrating the work of Charles Baudelaire and the different symbolism of flowers, this sensory installation illustrates the link between the fragility and power of fragrances, capturing the ephemerality and elegance of beauty, in the historic setting of the Champs-Élysées.

Paris+ by Art Basel: the free contemporary exhibition in the Jardin des Tuileries - photos

Do you love contemporary art? Then you'll love Art Basel's "hors les murs" program at the Paris+ fair: thanks to this event, the Tuileries Gardens become an open-air museum. From October 17 to November 10, 2023, come and admire the works in the exhibition La Cinquième saison.

Paris+ by Art Basel: discover Urs Fischer's monumental wave at Place Vendôme

Art is everywhere in Paris, even on Place Vendôme! On the occasion of the Paris+ by Art Basel fair, from November 18 to 4, 2023, artist Urs Fischer takes us into his wave "Wave", a monumental sculpture to be discovered free of charge.

Chen Zhen: a free monographic exhibition at Galleria Continua in Paris, our photos

Galleria Continua presents "Double exil", the first monographic exhibition by Chen Zhen. On view from September 29, 2023 to January 6, 2024 at the renowned contemporary art gallery's Paris space, this free exhibition features a wide selection of works by this great Franco-Chinese artist, who died in 2000.

Hypnosis exhibition by Diane Benoit du Rey: our photos of the chromatic escape at Espace Richaud

Espace Richaud, Versailles, invites you to discover its latest exhibition, "Hypnose" by artistDiane Benoit du Rey, from October 20 to December 3, 2023. An artistic journey featuring ten works and two installations in which color and light interact with space. Trace the artist's chromatic journey through this unique historic site, from the colored sand in the center of the rotunda to the painted hangings embellishing the walls!

Raphaël Barontini: a monumental installation at the Panthéon, our photos

Another carte blanche at the Panthéon! This time, the legendary Parisian monument welcomes Raphaël Barontini. From October 19, 2023 to February 11, 2024, the French visual artist will present a magnificent exhibition entitled "We Could be Heroes", created in situ and evoking the history and memory of the struggle against slavery.

Jeunes énergies, the free exhibition showcasing new talent at Quai de la Photo

Quai de la Photo unveils Jeunes énergies - Paris-BXL, a free exhibition showcasing young French and Belgian designers. On view from October 18 to December 10, 2023.

Discover the Palais de Tokyo's autumn exhibitions

Autumn at the Palais de Tokyo is synonymous with artistic and cultural exploration! For the new exhibition season, discover unrivalled artistic diversity while exploring identities in an ever-changing world from October 19, 2023 to January 7, 2024. Immerse yourself in the details of this unmissable season and explore the transformation of the Palais itself, offering a space open to all!

Ceinture Nwar exhibition by Rakajoo at the Palais de Tokyo - our photos

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Rakajoo, winner of the Prix des Amis 2021-2022, through his exhibition, entitled Ceinture Nwar, at the Palais de Tokyo from October 19, 2023 to January 7, 2024. Explore a body of work rich in dualities and pluralisms, revealing an identity that is both African and European. Discover how this talent, combining painting and animation, tackles the themes of territories, gentrification and national identity.