Contemporary art exhibition guide - activities

Art Basel Paris 2024: surprising sculptures at Beaux-Arts' Chapelle des Petits-Augustins

The Chapelle des Petits-Augustins at the Beaux-Arts de Paris is taking part in the Art Basel Paris fair, with a free, off-site exhibition on view from October 14 to 20, 2024.

Street Art Madeleine, the free exhibition of 106 artists under the Madeleine church - photos

Street Art Madeleine is the name of the street art exhibition and event taking place from September 13 to 22, 2024 in the crypt of the Madeleine church. Imagine the work of 106 free and vandalized street artists, brought together in one place.

Light as Matter, a free experiential exhibition at Centre Tignous in Montreuil

A free, artistic experience awaits us in Montreuil until September 22, 2024. Just a stone's throw from the Robespierre metro station, the Centre Tignous welcomes artist Meaghan Matthews for "La Lumière comme matière", a semi-immersive exhibition that offers us a beautiful suspended moment. As a bonus for families, little ones can enjoy hands-on workshops on September 14, 21 and 22, 2024.

Prix Utopi.e: when queer art reveals itself at the Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles - our photos

Attention contemporary art lovers! The Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles in Paris is hosting the 3rd edition of the Prix Utopi.e with a group exhibition from September 13 to October 5, 2024. Come and discover the works of 12 LGBTQIA+ artists committed to the fight for inclusion and respect for gender identities and sexual orientations.

Rites charnels: our photos of Claude Guénard's exhibition at Galerie La Lison

When erotic art takes over Galerie La Lison... Rites Charnels is Claude Guénard's exhibition at the art gallery from September 12 to October 26, 2024. Between tattooed bodies and nude weddings, the artist explores rituals and the flesh with an erotic, transgressive style.

Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, Pontus Hultén: a new exhibition at Galeries Champs-Élysées

During its period of closure, the Centre Pompidou will be taking over several venues in Paris and elsewhere, including the Galeries nationales du Grand Palais. It is here, in this fully restored space in the heart of the capital, that the Centre Pompidou will be showcasing the artists Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely, as well as the Swedish art historian Pontus Hultén, the first director of Beaubourg, in a never-before-seen exhibition.

Gilbert Peyre's Electromechanomaniac exhibition at Halle Saint Pierre - our photos

From September 15 to December 15, 2024, La Halle Saint Pierre, next to the Sacré-Cœur, is devoting an exhibition to artist Gilbert Peyre, entitled "L'Electromécanomaniaque". An artist who reinvents art brut through poetic and intriguing machine-sculptures, combining recycled objects and high technology.

Exhibition at Halle Saint-Pierre: discover the works of Malcolm de Chazal - our photos

Attention contemporary art lovers... From September 11, 2024 to January 19, 2025, La Halle Saint Pierre, just a stone's throw from the Sacré Cœur, will be presenting an exhibition of works by Malcolm de Chazal. This retrospective invites you to explore the poetic and pictorial universe of this Mauritian artist, with its blend of nature, spirituality and vibrant colors.

Shepard Fairey, a.k.a. Obey: "Swan Song" exhibition at Galerie Itinerrance in Paris, extensions

Attention Shepard Fairey fans! The famous American street artist, also known as Obey, returns to the Itinerrance gallery in Paris's 13th arrondissement to unveil "Swan Song". In view of its success, this free solo exhibition by Shepard Fairey has been extended until Saturday, October 12, 2024.

Retrospective: Leonor Fini's surreal exhibition at Galerie Minsky

The Minsky Gallery honors the work of Leonor Fini with an exhibition on Surrealism, entitled Retrospective, in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou, from September 5 to November 2, 2024. Discover rarely exhibited paintings, drawings, masks and theatrical creations, for a unique journey into the dreamlike, androgynous universe of this key figure in Surrealist art.

"Astral forests": our photos from the free exhibition at the Swedish Institute in Paris

This autumn, the Swedish Institute unveils its "Astral Forests"! To be seen exclusively from September 6 to 22, 2024, this free group exhibition brings together the work of five talented Swedish artists at the crossroads of design, contemporary art and traditional Nordic crafts. Would you like a tour?

I found these letters: Documentary installation at the Bulgarian Cultural Institute

The Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Paris presents the documentary installation J'AI TROUVÉ CES LETTRES, which brings together over three decades of correspondence by Bulgarian artist Ina Dobreva.

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.

Sweet Expulsion: our photos of Katherina Olschbaur's exhibition at Galerie Perrotin

Galerie Perrotin presents Sweet Expulsion, Katherina Olschbaur's first major European exhibition in France, from August 31 to September 21, 2024. Immerse yourself in a universe where color and form redefine space and time, and explore works blending abstract expressionism and personal mythologies.

Isle of Thanet: our photos from Nick Goss's exhibition at Galerie Perrotin

Galerie Perrotin invites you to discover "Isle of Thanet", Nick Goss's first solo exhibition in the capital, from August 31 to October 21, 2024. Immerse yourself in a universe where insularity and memory mingle through eleven new works presented to visitors!

Lake Margrethe: our photos of Koak's exhibition at Galerie Perrotin

Attention contemporary art lovers... We're off to Galerie Perrotin to discover the new exhibition by American artist Koak, entitled Lake Margrethe, from August 31 to October 5, 2024. The exhibition offers an immersion into profound themes combining nature, family relationships and introspection, through works as enigmatic as they are personal.

L'Art coûte que coûte: an exhibition on disability at the Orangerie du Sénat

During the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the free "L'Art coûte que coûte" exhibition lands at the Orangerie du Sénat, showcasing works by artists with disabilities.

Paris Design Week 2024: Paul Cocksedge's mirror installation at Hôtel de Sully

For Paris Design Week 2024, the Hôtel de Sully is transformed into a visual playground by Paul Cocksedge's installation, from September 4 to 14. With his mirrors, the British designer blurs the boundaries between 2D and 3D, inviting visitors to become part of the prestigious décor of the Place des Vosges institution.

Paris Design Week 2024: crazy installations by Uchronia and Pierre Renart at Hôtel de la Marine

For Paris Design Week 2024, the Hôtel de la Marine is hosting crazy installations by Studio Uchronia and cabinetmaker Pierre Renart from September 4 to 15. Discover their work at this free, arty, must-see back-to-school event!

Good Morning Korea: the free contemporary art exhibition at Maison Guerlain

Maison Guerlain takes us to the Land of the Morning Calm, to discover the contemporary art of South Korea, with the Good Morning Korea exhibition, on view free of charge from October 16 to November 12, 2024.