Contemporary art - activities

Museum Night 2024 in Paris: free night at the Bourse de Commerce, the program

Good news for contemporary art enthusiasts, as the Bourse de Commerce announces its new participation in the Nuit des musées. Join us on Saturday, May 18, 2024 to (re)discover this legendary Parisian museum through a special program. Please note that the event is free with reservation.

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.

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!

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.

État(s) de la Matière" exhibition at Château de la Maye, Versailles - our photos

Attention contemporary art lovers! The Verrecchia Endowment Fund invites you to the Château de la Maye, Versailles, to discover its exhibition, État(s) de la Matière, based on the work of stone, until October 1, 2022.

Eugène Leroy exhibition at the Musée d'art moderne de Paris

The Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris is devoting an exhibition to French painter Eugène Leroy from April 15 to August 28, 2022.

We Paint! the sublime free exhibition in the Cour Vitrée of the Beaux-Arts de Paris

We Paint! is the name of the free exhibition that awaits you in the sublime Cour Vitrée of the Palais des Etudes des Beaux-Arts in Paris, from March 24 to April 24, 2022. Discover the works of 33 artists selected over the last 10 years by the Prix François Prat, in a beautiful scenography designed by Christiano Raimondi, in dialogue with the site.

Maddalena by Rure: an ephemeral, artistic cocktail bar in Paris's Marais district

After conquering our taste buds with Segreto, Rure strikes a new blow with the opening of Maddalena. Located in the heart of Paris's Marais district, this new ephemeral cocktail bar aims to offer a contemporary take on the Parisian nightlife scene.

Charles Ray, the extraordinary exhibition to discover at Centre Pompidou

From February 16 to June 20, 2022, American sculptor Charles Ray takes us to his surprising universe through an eponymous exhibition running at Centre Pompidou.

Orlinski's sculptures displayed on Avenue George V and the Champs-Elysées

Looking for a free and open-air exhibition? Run and enjoy the Richard Orlinski exhibition taking place on Avenue George V. Over a dozen giant sculptures are displayed, covering 2 kilometers, along the beautiful Parisian avenue, between giant gorillas, bears and lions. A wonderful walk to enjoy until February 8, 2022.

White Night – Nuit Blanche 2021: light and sound installation by Pablo Valbuena in the Bois de Vincennes

This Saturday October 2, artist Pablo Valbuena unveils his “Gyrotope” installation in the Bois de Vincennes, Paris, for the White Night 2021.