Free exhibition guide - activities

Organessence exhibition by artist Ono at La Lison gallery

Galerie La Lison is devoting an exhibition to artist Ono, entitled Organessance, from August 31 to October 14, 2023. Between 17th-century vanitas and 19th-century Romanticism, plunge into a reflection on the mortality and beauty of the human soul.

Olé Olé, the new free exhibition at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche imagined with Rossy de Palma

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche invites you to extend your summer with its new free exhibition: Olé Olé. From August 26 to October 15, 2023, the exuberant Rossy de Palma and her contagious joie de vivre take over the Grand Magasin, transformed into a veritable temple of Iberian and South American arts and crafts, and take you on a colorful journey!

Paris Design Week 2023: free opening night at Bon Marché Rive Gauche

Paris Design Week 2023 returns to the capital this autumn, choosing the Bon Marché Rive Gauche as the venue for its opening evening on September 7, 2023. Featuring an exhibition, fascinating meetings with key players in the world of design, and a convivial cocktail reception, this not-to-be-missed event on the Parisian calendar kicks off with great fanfare, and for the first time in the privileged setting of the world's oldest department store.

Fragments, Ensemble Réel's free street art exhibition at the Eglise de la Madeleine in photos

Immerse yourself in street art in the crypt of the Eglise de la Madeleine. The free, immersive exhibition by street-artist duo Ensemble Réel unveils and awaits you from August 26 to September 3, 2023. Immerse yourself in their fragmented, multi-media works.

Serge Gainsbourg, le mot exact: the exhibition at the Bpi of the Centre Pompidou - last days

Attention all Serge Gainsbourg fans. Since January 25, the Bibliothèque publique d'information (Bpi) at the Centre Pompidou has been presenting the free exhibition "Serge Gainsbourg, le mot exact". This is the first opportunity to discover several of the famous French artist's manuscripts from his home in Paris, as well as numerous works from his library. Please note that the exhibition closes at 10pm on September 3, so don't miss the last few days of this free installation dedicated to Serge Gainsbourg!

INTI: a free, dreamlike street art exhibition at Galerie Itinerrance in Paris

Renowned for his sublime murals, Chilean street artist INTI is in the spotlight this autumn in Paris with a brand-new exhibition at Galerie Itinerrance from October 13, 2023.

Genshin Impact exhibition on the best-selling video game at Galerie Joseph Saint Merri

Galerie Jospeh Saint Merri, located in the 4th arrondissement, is hosting a brand-new video game exhibition, "Genshin Impact: Aventure sans fin en Teyvat: Fontaine Edition", from August 19 to 27, 2023. An opportunity for fans to discover a wealth of illustrations based on their favorite characters!

Pot au Print, the back-to-school festival dedicated to the graphic arts and culinary arts at Cité Fertile

From September 15 to 17, a micro-festival as unusual as it is unusual arrives at Cité Fertile for a long weekend dedicated to the graphic and culinary arts, cleverly combining cooking and magazine creation workshops, exhibitions and a creators' market.

Carla Fernández. L'avenir fait main: the free fashion and textile exhibition at Galerie du 19M

The fashion exhibition "Carla Fernández. L'avenir fait main" at Galerie du 19M invites you to plunge into the colorful, ethical universe of the designer, celebrating the traditional art of Mexico in collaboration with over 180 artisans. From September 16 to December 17, 2023, head to the artistic space of the Manufacture de Mode Chanel for a new free rendez-vous, between cultural heritage and contemporary creativity!

Histoires de sports, the open-air photo exhibition on the gates of the Jardin du Luxembourg

In the run-up to the Olympic Games, discover superb shots of athletes in action thanks to National Geographic, on the railings of the Jardin du Luxembourg, from September 16, 2023 to January 14, 2024.

Life's a beach, Martin Parr's free photo exhibition to be seen this summer at Quai de la Photo

Spend your summer on the beach, with Martin Parr's photographs, on show at Quai de la Photo, from July 20 to September 24, 2023.

Formes olympiques 2023, the free festival between sport and art this summer in Paris

Concert, show, exhibition, sport: with the Formes olympiques festival, from June 23 to September 17, 2023, we're enjoying a host of free events, all over Paris. Here's a selection of not-to-be-missed events.

Do Look Up exhibition by Simon Nogueira at La Lison gallery

Discover the vertiginous universe of artist-photographer Simon Nogueira through his exhibition Do Look Up at Galerie La Lison from July 13 to August 12, 2023. This daring collection of photographs offers a fresh take on the architecture of the City of Light, blending bravery, aesthetics and secrecy. A voyage over the Parisian rooftops not to be missed!

Jardin d'été 2023: launch of the Musée du Quai Branly's free, festive festival

The Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac invites you to plunge into the spellbinding world of Japanese summer festivals with its summer event, Jardin d'été, from July 8 to August 27, 2023. This edition features the Aubusson tapestry Ashitaka relieves his demonic wound, inspired by the famous Japanese animated film Princess Mononoké directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It's a unique opportunity to discover this spectacular work of art, and to enjoy a host of free events, including an open-air cinema.

In the heart of the wave, a free immersive exhibition at the Korean Cultural Center in Paris

Dans le coeur de la vague (In the Heart of the Wave) is the new free immersive exhibition from the Korean Cultural Center in Paris. The program includes a poetic and bewitching adventure that reveals the city of Busan from every angle, thanks to digital video-mapping works to be discovered until August 30, 2023.

Fashion Week Haute Couture 2023: a free fashion exhibition at the Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris

Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture 2023 gives the Plaza Athénée a makeover! From June 30 to July 13, 2023, the legendary hotel on Avenue Montaigne will host a free fashion exhibition featuring six unique gowns, combining artisanal excellence and French couture. Metamorphosed into a veritable temple of fashion, the palace will feature a dedicated scenography on its façade, from July 5, 2023.

Fashion Week Haute Couture: the free exhibition of Karl Lagerfeld's years at Chloé

Karl Lagerfeld's unforgettable legacy at Chloé is revealed in a fashion retrospective at the heart of the Maison's Paris flagship. The free exhibition offers a glimpse of the 25 years of joint creation between the legendary couturier and the luxury brand until July 6, 2023. A must-see on your Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture itinerary!

Charon's Wheel: Burning Man's incredible installation comes to Paris this summer

It's called "Charon's Wheel" and was created by American artist Peter Hudson for the Burning Man festival. This summer, this monumental installation is touring Europe, with a stopover in Paris from July 11 to 30, 2023.

Free exhibition of Louis Vuitton bags at a prestigious Paris auction house

On the occasion of the Louis Vuitton Artycapucines auction, Sotheby's Paris is organizing a free exhibition of the 22 Artycapucines bags revisited by renowned artists until July 5, 2023. An unmissable outing to plan at the height of Haute Couture Fashion Week!

Paris Fashion Week 2023: a free fashion exhibition in a Haussmann-style apartment in Paris

The free fashion exhibition "ESMOD Hors les Murs" unveils from June 30 to July 8, 2023 at the Appart Renoma. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Maison Renoma, this event fuses art, fashion and design in the intimacy of an elegant Haussmann apartment in Paris's 16th arrondissement. An outing to plan during the next Haute Couture Fashion Week!