Contemporary art

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.

Nuit Blanche 2024 in Paris: Carnival and skateboarding on the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville (75)

Once again, the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville is the place to be for Nuit Blanche. On Saturday June 1, 2024, take a trip to the heart of the capital to discover the various performances organized for this unusual nocturne.

The Nuit Blanche in Paris, history and origins

What exactly is the Nuit Blanche in Paris? This not-to-be-missed event returns to Paris this Saturday, June 1, 2024 with a slew of artistic programs accessible free of charge for an entire night. But do you know what it stands for, and when and how this event dedicated to contemporary creation was born? Here's the history and origins of the famous Nuit Blanche in Paris.

La Pointe des Arts, a cultural complex with contemporary art center and cinema on Île Seguin

Over the past few years, the Île Seguin has been adorned with the Seine Musicale, but its transformation is not yet complete. Between now and 2025, a contemporary art center, cinema and shops will also be built on the island.

MARMOE 2023, the Mois des ARts de MOntreuil pour l'Enfance festival

The MARMOE festival (Mois des ARts de MOntreuil pour l'Enfance) returns for another edition in 2023, from November 8 to December 3. On the program: theater, exhibitions, workshops, shows, screenings and many other events for children, in 26 venues across the city.

Doppelganger! our photos from the Jakob Lena Knebl & Ashley Hans Scheirl exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo

Immerse yourself in the transgressive world of Doppelganger! the exhibition by Austrian duo Knebl & Scheirl at the Palais de Tokyo, on view from October 19, 2023 to January 7, 2024. Blending contemporary art and reflections on identity, discover a unique scenography that blends design, literature and culture, and get ready for an overwhelming experience before its next appearance at Deichtorhallen Hamburg in 2024!

Les Cages de l'Imaginaire exhibition by Sandra Chevrier at Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery - our photos

Discover the universe fusing femininity and comic book culture of Canadian artist Sandra Chevrier at her first Solo Show in France at Galerie Goldshteyn-Saatort, from September 29 to November 30, 2023. With "Les Cages de l'Imaginaire", plunge into a profound exploration of feminine power and the challenges of the modern woman!

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 at the Jeu de Paume in Paris: family visits

The Journées du Patrimoine return this weekend, Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17, 2023. Why not check out the program at the Jeu de Paume?

Joana Vasconcelos at the Château de Vincennes, the monumental installation is revealed in photos

The artist Joana Vasconcelos, invests the Sainte-Chapelle of the Château de Vincennes with her monumental work entitled "Tree of Life", from April 28 to September 3, 2023. Do not miss this exceptional work of 13 meters high, composed of 110 000 hand-woven leaves.

Solid'Art, the Secours populaire contemporary art fair

Already organized in Lille, Montpellier and Marseille, Solid'Art returns for the 2nd edition in Paris at the Carreau du Temple.

Yayoi Kusama's crazy installations at Louis Vuitton Champs-Elysées and Vendôme

The contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama, who signed a new collaboration with Louis Vuitton, invests two Parisian stores with unusual works! On the Champs-Elysées, her monumental installation is quite surprising. It can be seen in giant format, decorating the brand's emblematic building. And on Place Vendôme, a robot version of herself draws signature peas continuously on the window. A must see!

Bons Baisers de Pékin exhibition at the Musée Guimet

Bons Baisers de Pékin is the Musée Guimet’s exhibition running until February 27, 2023. The exhibition celebrates 10 years of French-Chinese exchanges, recreating the universe of the Yishu 8 Contemporary Art Award, mixing French lifestyle, Chinese traditions and contemporary creations.

Nuit Blanche 2022: Le Jardin des Lys, an installation by Pierre Delavie on the Place des Vosges

For the Nuit Blanche in Paris, visual artist Pierre Delavie takes us back in time with his visual and sound installation entitled "Le Jardin des Lys". It's free to see this Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 8pm, on the Place des Vosges.

White Night 2022: A Swing for Molitor, an immersive installation by Annie Sperling

There is an unusual, immersive and poetic installation waiting for you on Saturday October 1, 2022, by the famous Molitor swimming pool in Paris. For the White Night, artist Annie Sperling unveils “Une Balançoire pour Molitor”, an artwork uplifted by performer Kitten de Ville.