Painting exhibition guide - activities

Exhibition by Ugo Rondinone and Tarek Lakhrissi at Reiffers Art Initiatives

Attention contemporary art lovers! Ugo Rondinone and Tarek Lakhrissi invite you to discover their Reiffers Art Initiatives mentorship exhibition, entitled "who is afraid of red blue and yellow?", from October 16 to December 1, 2024. Not to be missed during Art Basel Paris 2024, in the 17th arrondissement of Paris.

Discover the Oudry, Peintre de courre exhibition at the Château de Fontainebleau

From October 13, 2024 to January 27, 2025, the Château de Fontainebleau presents an exceptional exhibition on Jean-Baptiste Oudry, the famous painter of Louis XV's royal hunts. This retrospective showcases his preparatory cartoons and resulting tapestries, as well as objets d'art illustrating the king's passion for hunting. We take you on a journey of discovery through this exhibition of exceptional, restored works.

Lê Phô, Mai-Thu, Vu Cao Dam: pioneers of modern Vietnamese art at the Musée Cernuschi, photos

Modern Vietnamese art comes to Paris with a ground-breaking exhibition devoted to three pioneers of the genre: Lê Phô (1907-2001), Mai-Thu (1906-1980) and Vu Cao Dam (1908-2000). Visit the Musée Cernuschi from October 11, 2024 to March 9, 2025 to admire the 150 works presented during this installation.

Jackson Pollock, the early years: the retrospective exhibition unveiled at the Musée Picasso Paris

The Musée Picasso Paris is organizing a major retrospective in tribute to the American master of abstract painting, Jackson Pollock. Don't miss this exhibition running from October 15, 2024 to January 19, 2025.

Exhibition event Revoir Watteau at the Musée du Louvre, around the figure of Pierrot - our photos

Following restoration of the work, art lovers are invited to rediscover Antoine Watteau's masterpiece "Le Pierrot, dit Le Gilles" in a new exhibition at the Musée du Louvre, from October 16, 2024 to February 3, 2025. A character who has been the subject of much ink... And a lot of paint!

Cosmos et Vanitas: a solo exhibition by Ylva Snöfrid at the Swedish Institute, our photos

Scandinavian artist Ylva Snöfrid presents "Cosmos et Vanitas", her very first solo exhibition in Paris. On view from October 15, 2024 to February 23, 2025 at the Swedish Institute, this free installation showcases the work of this artist, known for her figurative paintings and sculptural objects, which she uses notably in the scenography of her various performances, conceived as "rituals".

Birth and Renaissance of Italian Drawing: the beautiful exhibition at the Fondation Custodia

Immerse yourself in the Italian Renaissance through a selection of drawings by the greatest masters of the period, from Leonardo da Vinci to Michelangelo, at the heart of the Fondation Custodia, from October 12, 2024 to January 12, 2025.

The Gustave Caillebotte Exhibition unveiled in Paris at the Musée d'Orsay - photos

The Musée d'Orsay unveils "Gustave Caillebotte. Peindre les hommes" (Gustave Caillebotte: Painting Men), an original exhibition celebrating the 130th anniversary of the Parisian artist's death. The exhibition focuses on male figures, a favorite subject for Caillebotte, and runs from October 8, 2024 to January 19, 2025. This is a sublime exhibition by an Impressionist artist who wanted to bring the real to our eyes.

Darkness and light: the retrospective exhibition on the painter Ribera at the Petit Palais

The Petit Palais is organizing a retrospective exhibition in tribute to one of the greatest painters of his time: Jusepe de Ribera. Come and discover the works of this artist of contrasts, with the exhibition Darkness and Light, from November 5, 2024 to February 23, 2025.

Sonia Delaunay: free double exhibition at Galerie Roger-Viollet and Galerie Zlotowski

Galerie Roger-Viollet and Galerie Zlotowski are joining forces to pay tribute to the artist Sonia Delaunay, with a double exhibition to be seen free of charge from October 3 to November 16, 2024.

Bruno Liljefors, wild Sweden: the poetic exhibition unveiled in pictures at the Petit Palais

New Scandinavian artist honored at the Petit Palais in Paris! From October 1, 2024 to February 16, 2025, take a voyage of discovery through wild Sweden and its animals, with a brand-new exhibition devoted to Bruno Liljefors, featuring paintings, drawings and photographs.

Exhibition of paintings followed by an auction at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris

The Salle des Arcades at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris will be exceptionally open to the public (free admission) on Monday October 14th from 2pm, for the exhibition and auction by artist LASK. The event begins on the elegant Great Staircase, an architectural masterpiece that leads to the magnificent Salle des Arcades.

Harriet Backer, the music of colors: the Musée d'Orsay's poetic exhibition unveiled

The Musée d'Orsay invites us to meet Harriet Backer, the famous Norwegian painter, in a gentle, poetic exhibition on view from September 24, 2024 to January 12, 2025.

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.

Christian Krohg, People of the North: an exhibition dedicated to the Scandinavian painter at the Musée d'Orsay

The Musée d'Orsay in Paris honors the works of Christian Krohg! From March 25 to July 27, 2025, the famous Parisian museum is devoting a major retrospective to this Norwegian painter, virtually unknown in France, with the exhibition "Christian Krohg. The People of the North".

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.

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.

Sylvie Vartan and her Bulgaria: the new exhibition at the Bulgarian Cultural Institute

The Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Paris presents the exhibition SYLVIE VARTAN ET SA BULGARIE, focusing on the great artist's link with her native country.

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!