Must-see exhibition guide

Calder. Dreaming in Balance: The Retrospective Exhibition of the Sculptor at the Louis Vuitton Foundation

For its upcoming exhibition, the Louis Vuitton Foundation will celebrate Alexander Calder with "Calder. Dreaming in Balance," a remarkable retrospective running from April 15 to August 16, 2026. The show will feature nearly 300 works, including mobiles, stabile sculptures, and jewelry brought to life. In the striking architectural spaces designed by Frank Gehry, art will no longer be static... it will pulsate, sway, and dream gracefully in perfect balance.

The World of Figurines: our photos from the pop culture exhibit at the Old Post Office in Versailles

At Versailles, the former Post Office hosts The World of Figurines, an exhibition showcasing over 17,000 pieces that explore history, pop culture, and fantastical worlds. Designed to captivate all curious visitors and miniature enthusiasts, this immersive experience combines stunning recreations, interactive workshops, and an insight into meticulous craftsmanship. The exhibit runs from December 17, 2025, to March 15, 2026.

All About Love: Mickalene Thomas's Bold and Vibrant Exhibition at the Grand Palais - Photos

The Grand Palais is showcasing the work of African American artist Mickalene Thomas from December 17, 2025, to April 5, 2026. Experience a bold, contemporary voice with the exhibition All About Love.

Rodin, Unconstrained Sketches: An Exhibition of Rarely Seen Works Unveiled at the Rodin Museum

The Rodin Museum hosts an exhibition showcasing the French artist's remarkable talent for drawing. From December 13, 2025, to March 1, 2026, don’t miss "Rodin, Free Sketches," an inspiring display of his artistic versatility.

Weaving, embroidering, sublimating: fashion know-how on show at the heart of the Palais Galliera

The Palais Galliera invites you to explore the craftsmanship behind fashion in its latest exhibition, showcasing techniques of adornment—from embroidery to weaving—from December 13, 2025, to October 18, 2026.

Dynastic Jewels: A Sparkling Exhibition at the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris

The Al Thani Collection and the Victoria and Albert Museum are teaming up to bring us a spectacular new exhibition. Running from December 10, 2025, to April 6, 2026, don’t miss "Dynastic Jewels" at the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris.

Eva Jospin and Claire Tabouret featured in a joint exhibition at the Grand Palais — check out our photos

Two leading figures in contemporary art are celebrated at the iconic Grand Palais. From December 10, 2025, to March 15, 2026, this Parisian landmark hosts a groundbreaking double exhibition showcasing the stunning works of French artists Claire Tabouret and Eva Jospin. While one unveils her latest series, titled "D’un seul souffle," the other presents her new installation, "Grottesco."

Exceptional and free Arman exhibition at the 17th arrondissement town hall in Paris

The 17th arrondissement town hall is celebrating Arman, a leading figure of the New Realists, with a free exhibition from December 12, 2025, to January 31, 2026. Bronze sculptures, rare paintings, and a new creation of a French flag pay tribute to this visionary artist, 20 years after his death.

Dinosaurs: the immersive experience that takes us back in time at the Atelier des Lumières, photos

A new documentary exhibition transports us to the Atelier des Lumières: this winter, starting December 10, 2025, discover the age of dinosaurs in an unusual and family-friendly immersive experience.

What time owes them: the Advent calendar exhibition, which unveils a new work every day.

A gallery on Rue Audran in Montmartre is hosting "Ce que le temps leur doit" (What Time Owes Them), a collective exhibition where 24 emerging female artists unveil one work each day in an artistic and socially conscious Advent calendar, from December 1, 2025, to January 6, 2026.

The exceptional Manga Exhibition at the Guimet Museum is unveiled: take a journey through Japanese art.

The exhibition Manga: An Art Form! at the Guimet Museum on Place d'Iéna awaits you to reveal the fascinating world of Japanese comics from November 19, 2025, to March 9, 2026. A unique cultural immersion in three parts.

Mummies: an unusual and disturbing exhibition to discover at the Musée de l'Homme

The Musée de l'Homme takes us on a journey through the fascinating history of mummies, with an exhibition-event combining science and culture, open from November 19, 2025, to May 25, 2026.

MC. Escher: a fun retrospective exhibition of optical illusions at the Monnaie de Paris

From November 15, 2025, to March 1, 2026, the master of optical illusions arrives at the Monnaie de Paris. This first retrospective invites you to rediscover the work of M.C. Escher and his upside-down universe.

Jean Dubuffet and the Tour aux Figures: an unusual exhibition at the Playing Card Museum

The French Playing Card Museum invites us to discover Jean Dubuffet's unusual work with an exhibition running from December 3, 2025, to June 28, 2026.

My name is Orson Welles: the major exhibition on the cinematic genius unveiled at the Cinémathèque

The Cinémathèque française is organizing a major exhibition to pay tribute to Orson Welles, a key actor, director and producer of 20th-century cinema. Discover "My name is Orson Welles" from October 8, 2025 to January 11, 2026.

Small steps on the Moon: an exhibition for young astronauts at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace

Young children fly to the Moon at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace! From December 14, 2025 to May 17, 2026, discover the playful exhibition Petits pas sur la Lune.