Must-see photo exhibitions in Paris and the Ile-de-France region at the moment

Published by La Rédac · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Published on October 29, 2024 at 03:32 p.m.
For lovers of beautiful photography, Parisian museums and other cultural venues invite you to discover their most beautiful photo exhibitions of the moment!

To take a photo is to freeze a moment in time. And that's what these photo exhibitions, currently open to the public in Paris, are all about. Take in the sights, emotions and varied landscapes of the capital's finest museums. Renowned photographers and talented young enthusiasts are all on show in the City of Light. Lovers of beautiful images, don't miss out on these photo exhibitions, before they're all gone!

So, which exhibitions dedicated to theart of photography are waiting for you in Paris and the Île-de-France region? To help you make sure you don't miss out on any of the cultural highlights, we've put together a roundup of current and upcoming photo exhibitions in the Paris region. Whether it's in one of Paris's biggest museums, art galleries or more unusual venues, you'll be able to indulge your passion for photography. Who knows, you might even fall in love with a work of art that you can acquire!

This guide is updated as we make new discoveries and post new announcements, so if you'd like to be kept up to date with the best deals, we suggest you bookmark this page and consult it regularly!

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Current exhibitions

Upcoming exhibitions

L'aiguillage aux Frigos de Paris - Yves Langlois, PhotographeL'aiguillage aux Frigos de Paris - Yves Langlois, PhotographeL'aiguillage aux Frigos de Paris - Yves Langlois, PhotographeL'aiguillage aux Frigos de Paris - Yves Langlois, Photographe La Belle et la Bête MMXXIV: a group exhibition at the Frigos switch in Paris
Sponsored - L'AIGUILLAGE presents a group exhibition based on the cult classic La Belle & La Bête, from November 23 to December 30, 2024. Discover some twenty artists, and join us for the opening of the exhibition on Friday, November 22, from 7:00 p.m. Free admission. Admission is free, and on Thursday November 21 from 7pm, we'll be presenting the book "Paris n'est plus une fête" by Hacine Belmessous. [Read more]

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He photographed the biggest stars, the craziest concerts given in Paris: Christian Rose is honored in a free exhibition, organized from November 4 to December 11, 2024, at the Bibliothèque Historique de la Ville de Paris. [Read more]

La Mode en Modèles - image00050La Mode en Modèles - image00050La Mode en Modèles - image00050La Mode en Modèles - image00050 La Mode en Modèles: the 1920-1930 photo exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris
On the occasion of Paris Photo, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs unveils the exhibition "La Mode en Modèles. Photographs from the 1920s-1930s", from November 6, 2024 to January 26, 2025. Much more than just fashion clichés, these photographs were formidable weapons against counterfeiting at a time when Haute Couture was booming. [Read more]

Jeanne MoreauJeanne MoreauJeanne MoreauJeanne Moreau You can't be serious when you're 20: galerie de l'Instant celebrates its birthday with an exhibition
Galerie de l'Instant is celebrating its 20th anniversary: to mark the occasion, from November 5, 2024 to January 12, 2025, the gallery is inviting us to discover its free photo exhibition. [Read more]

99 Cameras Museum  - IMG 625599 Cameras Museum  - IMG 625599 Cameras Museum  - IMG 625599 Cameras Museum  - IMG 6255 The Analog Chronicles: a free exhibition of silver photos at Studio Harcourt
Immerse yourself in the vacation photos of five renowned photographers, who have used five iconic silver cameras to create the new 99 Cameras Museum exhibition at Studio Harcourt, from November 6, 2024 to February 15, 2025. [Read more]

Science-fiction, l'exposition pour découvrir les plantes sous un nouvel œil, à la MEPScience-fiction, l'exposition pour découvrir les plantes sous un nouvel œil, à la MEPScience-fiction, l'exposition pour découvrir les plantes sous un nouvel œil, à la MEPScience-fiction, l'exposition pour découvrir les plantes sous un nouvel œil, à la MEP Science-fiction, the MEP's new look at plants
From October 16, 2024 to January 18, 2025, the Maison Européenne de la Photographie presents Science-Fiction, an unusual exhibition that plunges us into the heart of the living world. [Read more]

Enzo Lefort - escrimeEnzo Lefort - escrimeEnzo Lefort - escrimeEnzo Lefort - escrime Première(s) fois: a free photo exhibition on Japan by Olympic athlete Enzo Lefort
As well as being an Olympic athlete, Enzo Lefort is also passionate about photography. He recalls his family trip to Japan with emotion in a photo exhibition at Fisheye Gallery, from November 13 to 23, 2024. [Read more]

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Galerie Roger-Viollet plunges us into literary Paris with an original photo exhibition on view from November 21, 2024 to February 1, 2025. [Read more]

Exposition de la photographe de mode Ellen Von Unwerth à l'hôtel Park Hyatt Paris-VendômeExposition de la photographe de mode Ellen Von Unwerth à l'hôtel Park Hyatt Paris-VendômeExposition de la photographe de mode Ellen Von Unwerth à l'hôtel Park Hyatt Paris-VendômeExposition de la photographe de mode Ellen Von Unwerth à l'hôtel Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme Free exhibition by fashion photographer Ellen Von Unwerth at the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme hotel
A free fashion photography exhibition in a palace? It's the must-see fashion event of the autumn! At the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, renowned photographer Ellen Von Unwerth invites you to plunge into her erotico-chic world, with daring glamour shots to be admired until December 1, 2024. [Read more]

Trans*galactique : l'exposition célébrant les identités trans à la Gaité Lyrique - DSC 1795Trans*galactique : l'exposition célébrant les identités trans à la Gaité Lyrique - DSC 1795Trans*galactique : l'exposition célébrant les identités trans à la Gaité Lyrique - DSC 1795Trans*galactique : l'exposition célébrant les identités trans à la Gaité Lyrique - DSC 1795 Trans*galactique: our photos of the exhibition celebrating trans identities at Gaité Lyrique
The TRANS*GALACTIQUE exhibition awaits you at La Gaîté Lyrique from October 18, 2024 to February 9, 2025. A visual exploration celebrating trans and queer identities and questioning notions of gender, identity and resistance in a rapidly changing world. [Read more]

Colors Festival 2024, la nature reprend ses droits  -  A7C5760Colors Festival 2024, la nature reprend ses droits  -  A7C5760Colors Festival 2024, la nature reprend ses droits  -  A7C5760Colors Festival 2024, la nature reprend ses droits  -  A7C5760 Colors Festival 2024, the huge street art exhibition in an abandoned house, goes into overtime
Calling all street-art fans: the Colors Festival is extending its run! The collective, which took over the Ile-de-France region in Champigny-sur-Marne to transform a forgotten house, awaits you once again from October 19, 2024 to January 5, 2025. Under the theme "Nature reclaims its rights", animals and vegetation take over the site. [Read more]

La Basilique Saint-Denis et sa nécropole royale -  A7C0745 HDRLa Basilique Saint-Denis et sa nécropole royale -  A7C0745 HDRLa Basilique Saint-Denis et sa nécropole royale -  A7C0745 HDRLa Basilique Saint-Denis et sa nécropole royale -  A7C0745 HDR Nouvelles Reines: Sandra Reinflet's photographic exhibition at the Basilica of Saint-Denis (93)
The Basilica of Saint-Denis is once again adorned with symbolic portraits, this time in honor of women and in particular the city's inhabitants, in a place that is home to 32 queens of France. Discover Sandra Reinflet's work until April 27, 2025. [Read more]

Visuel Paris 12 - Bercy Village Cour Saint-EmilionVisuel Paris 12 - Bercy Village Cour Saint-EmilionVisuel Paris 12 - Bercy Village Cour Saint-EmilionVisuel Paris 12 - Bercy Village Cour Saint-Emilion INfusion: the blood donation exhibition at Bercy Village
Bercy Village and the EFS are committed to raising awareness of blood donation, through a free and moving exhibition to be found from September 19, 2024 to January 12, 2025 on the walls of Bercy Village. [Read more]

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Celebrate 200 years of history and creativity! Discover the free exhibition celebrating the bicentenary of the invention of photography at Quai de la Photo, from September 16 to December 22, 2024. [Read more]

Chantal AkermanChantal AkermanChantal AkermanChantal Akerman Chantal Akerman - Travelling: a tribute to the filmmaker at the Jeu de Paume
The Jeu de Paume honors filmmaker and artist Chantal Akerman with an original photo exhibition from September 28, 2024 to January 19, 2025. [Read more]

Visuel Paris tout eiffelVisuel Paris tout eiffelVisuel Paris tout eiffelVisuel Paris tout eiffel Photo Days 2024: the contemporary photo festival celebrates its 5th edition in Paris
Photo Days is the artsy event not to be missed this autumn in Paris. We look forward to seeing you from November 2 to 30, 2024, to discover the various exhibitions and events organized in Parisian institutions and galleries. [Read more]

Tina BarneyTina BarneyTina BarneyTina Barney Family ties: Tina Barney explores family ties in exhibition at Jeu de Paume
Family can be complicated... But with Tina Barney, it's always aesthetic, and full of hidden messages... Discover Family Ties, a photo exhibition at the Jeu de Paume from September 28, 2024 to January 19, 2025. [Read more]

Natures vivantes : l'exposition photo qui met à l'honneur les jardins du musée Albert Kahn - photos - IMG20240429150418Natures vivantes : l'exposition photo qui met à l'honneur les jardins du musée Albert Kahn - photos - IMG20240429150418Natures vivantes : l'exposition photo qui met à l'honneur les jardins du musée Albert Kahn - photos - IMG20240429150418Natures vivantes : l'exposition photo qui met à l'honneur les jardins du musée Albert Kahn - photos - IMG20240429150418 Natures vivantes: the photo exhibition showcasing the gardens of the Albert Kahn Museum - photos
The Musée Albert Kahn explores the philanthropist's passion for his gardens, with the photo exhibition Natures vivantes, on view from April 30 to December 31, 2024. [Read more]

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Skateboard Culture, l'exposition gratuite au cœur de ParisSkateboard Culture, l'exposition gratuite au cœur de ParisSkateboard Culture, l'exposition gratuite au cœur de ParisSkateboard Culture, l'exposition gratuite au cœur de Paris Skateboard Culture: a free and unique exhibition in the heart of Paris
Skateboard culture is coming to Paris for a brand-new, free exhibition lasting just two days. Entitled "Skateboard Culture L'exposition", this event awaits all lovers of this urban sliding sport, on Saturday December 7 and Sunday December 8, 2024, in a gallery in the 3rd arrondissement. [Read more]

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