They are painters, sculptors, muses, photographers, actors, contemporary artists, actresses, politicians... They've inspired artists or created their own art, their own universe. As you can see, on this March 8, 2024, we're celebrating women in art in Paris! To mark International Women's Rights Day, we've put together a selection ofexhibitions that put the spotlight on women.
Through their talent and their work, they have left their mark on the art world in every era, in every style, with every instrument at their disposal. These women artists have turned their fields upside down, but they don't always get the recognition they deserve.
That's why museums, galleries and art venues are keen to put them back in the spotlight, with exhibitions dedicated to their work or their influence on the world of culture. Exhibitions that we're delighted to visit, as soon as they open!
So it's decided, this March 8, we're giving women artists the spotlight. But where to see them, where to discover them? To enjoy their work, nothing could be simpler: just visit the exhibitions below!
Retrospective of designer Iris Van Herpen at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Iris Van Herpen is the latest fashion designer to be honored by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, in a retrospective exhibition from November 29, 2023 to April 28, 2024. Between fashion, technology and "meta-morphism", the installation promises to be exceptional! [Read more]
Aux urnes, citoyennes! a free exhibition on women's rights at the National Assembly
To mark International Women's Rights Day, the French National Assembly is opening its doors to a free exhibition on French women's right to vote, from March 8 to 26, 2024! [Read more]
Following the waves: a free contemporary art exhibition at the Swedish Institute, our photos
Contemporary art invites itself to the Swedish Institute this spring. Visit the famous Scandinavian cultural center in Paris from March 8 to June 16, 2024 to discover the installation "Suivre les ondes" ("Following the waves"). Free of charge, this exhibition features a selection of works by Lars Fredrikson in resonance with those by artists Anastasia Ax and Christine Ödlund. [Read more]
1974 - Simone Veil's speech: a free exhibition at the National Archives
The National Archives are organizing an exhibition based on Simone Veil's speech on the abortion law. This free exhibition runs from March 8 to September 2, 2024. [Read more]
Tania Mouraud: a free exhibition of the pioneering urban artist at Fluctuart
New installation at Fluctuart! This time, the barge dedicated to street art welcomes Tania Mouraud, considered one of the pioneers of urban art, for a solo exhibition entitled "Dans les vents de l'oubli" ("In the winds of oblivion"). It's free to discover from February 16 to April 28, 2024. [Read more]
Femmes à vélo, a sports photo exhibition at the 7th arrondissement town hall
From February 29 to March 13, 2024, Paris's 7th arrondissement town hall is hosting a sports exhibition focusing on women and their relationship to cycling, featuring portraits of these everyday cyclists in the capital! [Read more]
Fashion icon: MEP pays tribute to model Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn in an exhibition
The Maison Européenne de la Photographie unveils a totally new exhibition dedicated to model Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn, to be discovered from February 28 to May 26, 2024. [Read more]
Tina Modotti: the retrospective photo exhibition at the Jeu de Paume - our photos
A modern, committed artist, Tina Modotti is honored at the Jeu de Paume, Paris, from February 13 to May 26, 2024. A retrospective photo exhibition not to be missed. [Read more]
Abus de souffle, Bertille Bak's humanist and committed photo exhibition unveiled at the Jeu de Paume
The Jeu de Paume gives carte blanche to Bertille Bak, nominated for the Prix Marcel Duchamp 2023. Discover the Abus de souffle photo exhibition, presented from February 13 to May 26, 2024. [Read more]
Suzanne Husky exhibits at Drawing Lab - our photos
Discover the captivating world of Suzanne Husky at Drawing Lab, from January 26 to April 7, 2024. The exhibition "Le temps profond des rivières", awarded the Drawing Now 2023 Prize, offers a unique adventure combining art, nature and ecological commitment. Ready to dive into its universe? [Read more]
Exhibition "Extérieurs - Annie Ernaux et la photographie" at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie
The Maison Européenne de la Photographie dedicates its new exhibition to the work of Annie Ernaux, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2022. Here's what's in store at the MEP from Wednesday, February 28 to Sunday, May 26, 2024 for this groundbreaking exhibition entitled "Extérieurs - Annie Ernaux et la photographie". [Read more]
Kate Barry: a retrospective exhibition at Quai de la Photo in Paris, our photos
Quai de la Photo, the floating art center dedicated to contemporary photography, is devoting a retrospective to Kate Barry to mark the 10th anniversary of her death in 2013 at the age of 46. Entitled "My Own Space", this exhibition, to be discovered free of charge from December 15, 2023 to March 20, 2024, reveals the diversity of her work. [Read more]
Myriam Mihindou: an immersive sound installation at the Musée du Quai Branly
Myriam Mihindou has been invited to take over the Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière gallery at the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac from February 6 to November 10, 2024. For the occasion, the Franco-Gabonese contemporary artist unveils an immersive sound work, conceived in resonance with the collection of musical instruments held by the famous Parisian museum. [Read more]
Chana Orloff: discover our photos of the artist's sculpture exhibition at Musée Zadkine
From November 15, 2023 to March 21, 2024, the Musée Zadkine is devoting an exhibition to Chana Orloff, an emblematic but unjustly overlooked sculptor, entitled "Sculpter l'Époque". Located a stone's throw from the artist's former studio, this Parisian museum offers an immersion in the work of this strong, free-spirited female figure. More than a hundred of her creations, reflecting her unique vision of femininity and maternity, are on display. [Read more]
Painting, sculpture, photography, committed or classical art: there's something for everyone. Come and meet the women of Paris!
Dates and Opening Time
On March 8, 2024