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article local schedule Jun 1, 2026

The free exhibitions you can enjoy to the full in Paris this autumn 2026

This article, published by Cécile de Sortiraparis on June 1, 2026, provides a curated guide to free art exhibitions in Paris and the Île-de-France region during autumn 2026. It highlights specific events such as the Art Shopping 2026 contemporary art fair at the Carrousel du Louvre (October 23-25) and a free immersive exhibit at the National Archives exploring the 1867 Universal Exhibition and the evolution of photography (November 25, 2026 to February 22, 2027). The piece also directs readers to broader seasonal programs of paid exhibitions and free outings.

museum exhibitions schedule Jun 1, 2026

The best exhibitions to see this autumn in Paris and the Île-de-France region

This article is a guide to the best art exhibitions in Paris and the Île-de-France region for autumn 2026, covering the period from September 22 to December 20, 2026. It highlights a diverse range of shows, including a Jean-Paul Belmondo exhibition at the Cinémathèque française, a Nicolas Flamel exhibition at the Cluny Museum, the Art Shopping contemporary art fair at the Carrousel du Louvre, a nature exhibition at the Jardin des Plantes, a fashion exhibition at the Palais Galliera, a 400th-anniversary exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History, a photography exhibition at the National Archives, and a Jenny Holzer exhibition at the Orsay Museum.

museum exhibitions schedule Jun 1, 2026

La Caverne du Pont-Neuf : Meet JR in this Marais art gallery in Paris

JR has transformed the Pont-Neuf, Paris's oldest bridge, into a monumental trompe-l'œil installation titled "La Caverne du Pont-Neuf," featuring optical illusions, inflatable structures, and plays of light that create an open-air immersive cave. Running from June 6 to 28, 2026, the project is accompanied by an exhibition at Perrotin gallery titled "Les Esquisses de la Caverne" (June 5–July 25, 2026), which displays the artist's preparatory drawings, collages, and studies. JR will also hold a book-signing session at Perrotin Marais on June 13, 2026.

museum exhibitions schedule Jun 1, 2026

The 10 quirkiest exhibitions to see in Paris this June 2026

This article, published by My de Sortiraparis, presents a curated list of ten offbeat and original exhibitions to see in Paris during June 2026. Highlights include the Zoo Art Show, a massive 4,000 m² temporary street art museum in Paris La Défense featuring works by over 500 artists, which has been extended due to its success, and the Hangar Y's open-air contemporary exhibition set in a 10-hectare natural area, with works by artists such as Erwin Wurm, Lionel Sabatte, Pauline Tralongo, and Odile Decq. The article emphasizes immersive, interactive, and playful cultural experiences that break from traditional exhibition formats.

museum exhibitions schedule May 29, 2026

Vhils presents "Interstice", his new solo exhibition at the Danysz Gallery in Paris — our photos

Portuguese street artist Vhils (Alexandre Farto) presents "Interstice," a new solo exhibition at Danysz Gallery in Paris, running from May 22 to June 20, 2026. The show features around 26 works created from materials sourced in the French capital, including fragments of posters, metal display structures, subway doors, and ceramic tiles. A centerpiece is a Lisbon metro car body painted by the artist. The exhibition explores the concept of "non-places" as defined by anthropologist Marc Augé, focusing on Paris as a fragmented experience of movement and transition, with metro and train imagery playing a central role.

article local schedule May 29, 2026

It's almost over: these Paris exhibitions are set to close in June 2026.

A roundup article from Sortiraparis lists dozens of exhibitions closing in Paris and the Île-de-France region during June 2026, urging readers to visit before they end. Highlights include Sax's street-art show "La Caverne" in the crypt of the Madeleine Church (June 18–28), a free immersive ocean-themed event at the National Museum of Natural History (June 6–8), an LGBTQIA+ exhibition in an embassy garden for Pride Month, JR's monumental installation "La Caverne du Pont-Neuf" on the Pont Neuf (June 6–28), a free Sebastião Salgado photo exhibition at Paris City Hall (through June 6), and the Collectif Singulier group show in the Marais (June 5–7).

museum exhibitions schedule May 28, 2026

JACE unveils his "Sensitive Heart" — a groundbreaking, free exhibition by the street artist in Paris's 13th arrondissement.

Street artist Jace, known globally for his iconic Gouzou character, opens a free solo exhibition titled "Cœur Sensible" (Sensitive Heart) in a 300 m² pop-up space in Paris's 13th arrondissement, running from May 30 to July 4, 2026. Organized in collaboration with Mathgoth Gallery, the show features around sixty works across three sections: a large spray-painted mural of yellow Gouzou figures, provocative pieces on salvaged materials (including a Gouzou with a Donald Trump haircut erasing the planet), and a poignant series marking the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, created after Jace's 2019 trip to Pripyat. A 3D sculpture edition is available for collectors at 1,000 euros each, limited to 50 pieces.

museum exhibitions schedule May 28, 2026

What exhibitions to see in Paris in June 2026? Follow the guide

A Parisian arts guide has published a curated list of must-see exhibitions for June 2026, highlighting a diverse range of shows across the city and Île-de-France. Major attractions include "Beyond the Streets" at La Villette’s Grande Halle, a blockbuster survey of graffiti and street art featuring over 100 artists; JR's monumental installation "La Caverne du Pont-Neuf" transforming the Pont Neuf into an immersive cave; and "Silla: Gold and the Sacred" at the Guimet Museum, showcasing ancient Korean royal treasures. Other notable exhibitions include a family-friendly brick-built show by Dirk Denoyelle, a retrospective of photographer Camille Vivier at the European House of Photography, and a free street-art exhibition "We are (still) here" at the Petit Palais.

museum exhibitions schedule May 28, 2026

Last chance: exhibitions closing in June 2026 in Paris and the Île-de-France region

A roundup of exhibitions closing in June 2026 across Paris and the Île-de-France region highlights a diverse array of final shows. Highlights include 'Ocean Dreams' at the National Museum of Natural History (June 6–8), a free LGBTQIA+ exhibition at an embassy garden for Pride Month, JR's monumental installation 'La Caverne du Pont-Neuf' on the Pont Neuf (June 6–28), a free Sebastião Salgado photo exhibition at Paris City Hall (through June 6), and the Collectif Singulier group show in the Marais (June 5–7). Other events include a theater production at Mois Molière in Versailles, the Fête des Pîtres at the Monnaie de Paris, and Emma Mena's 'Les Écorcés vifs' exhibition.

article local schedule May 28, 2026

The free exhibitions not to miss in Paris in June 2026

This article from Sortiraparis.com lists free art exhibitions in Paris and the Île-de-France region for June 2026. Highlights include Javier Calleja's 'CURIOUSLY' at Almine Rech gallery (May 30–July 25), 'Simulacres' at Magasins Généraux in Pantin (June 25–September 27), JR's monumental installation 'La Caverne du Pont Neuf' on the Pont Neuf (June 6–28), Chuck Sperry's 'Archetypes' at Art Generation Gallery (June 13–August 1), a graffiti exhibition 'Writers of Legends' featuring COPE2 and PRO176 at Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery (June 4–July 4), a free Sebastião Salgado photo exhibition at Paris City Hall (through June 6), Lélia Demoisy's 'Récits de forêts' at Domaine de Chamarande (through August 30), and a Marilyn Monroe photography show at Galerie de l'Instant.

museum exhibitions schedule May 28, 2026

New exhibitions in June 2026: the art events opening their doors in Paris

A roundup of new art exhibitions opening in Paris and Île-de-France in June 2026 highlights a diverse program across museums, galleries, and cultural venues. Featured shows include a Marilyn Monroe photography exhibition at Galerie de l’Instant, a retrospective of Argentine artist Leandro Erlich at the Grand Palais, a fog sculpture by Fujiko Nakaya at the Bourse de Commerce, and the 9th edition of the Asian Spring festival. Other openings include a graffiti exhibition at Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery, an immersive experience at L’Atelier des Rêves, and a behind-the-scenes show by JR at Perrotin Gallery.

museum exhibitions schedule May 26, 2026

Beyond the Streets at La Villette’s Grande Halle: the exhibition dedicated to the legends of graffiti and street art

"Beyond the Streets," a major exhibition dedicated to graffiti and street art, opens at the Grande Halle de La Villette in Paris from May 27 to August 30, 2026. Featuring over 100 artists including Futura 2000, Shepard Fairey, Invader, JonOne, André Saraiva, Felipe Pantone, Mister Cartoon, Vhils, Yoshi Omori, JR, Ozzie Juarez, Nadya Tolokonnikova, Kenny Scharf, Paul Insect, and Tim Conlon, the show spans 3,600 square meters with historic works, new pieces, archives, and immersive installations. Highlights include a train car installation, a mural by JonOne, a gallery dedicated to Shepard Fairey, "The Cosmic Cave" by Kenny Scharf, "The Marionette Workshop" by Paul Insect, and a section on the Beastie Boys and French hip-hop, including outfits from Dapper Dan and T-shirts from Driss Dendoune's collection.

article local schedule May 25, 2026

What to see in Paris: museums to discover this summer in the capital (2026).

This article is a guide to museums open in Paris during the summer of 2026, highlighting a variety of cultural institutions that remain accessible to visitors. It mentions specific venues such as the Musée de l'Armée at Hôtel des Invalides, the Paris Museum of Modern Art (MAM), the Musée Bourdelle, and the Maison de Victor Hugo, as well as the Fragonard perfume museum's Théâtre du Parfum. The piece emphasizes that these museums offer permanent collections and temporary exhibitions spanning art, history, fashion, science, and photography.

article local schedule May 25, 2026

Father's Day 2026: exhibitions to enjoy with Dad in Paris this Sunday

This article, published by La Rédac with photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis, offers a curated guide to exhibitions in Paris for Father's Day on Sunday, June 21, 2026. It highlights several family-friendly shows, including a monumental installation by JR on the Pont Neuf, the Louvre's 'Primordial Water' exhibition on Mesopotamian myths, a Matisse retrospective at the Grand Palais, a Hilma af Klint exhibition at the Grand Palais, and the 'Silla: Gold and the Sacred' exhibition at the Guimet Museum, among others. The guide is regularly updated to help readers plan their outing.

museum exhibitions schedule May 21, 2026

Artist Chuck Sperry unveils his Archetypes in a free exhibition at the Art Generation Gallery

American artist Chuck Sperry, renowned for his concert posters for The Rolling Stones, U2, Bob Dylan, Grateful Dead, and Pearl Jam, presents a free exhibition titled "Archetypes" at the Art Generation Gallery in Paris from June 13 to August 1, 2026. The show features his signature silkscreen prints on paper and wooden panels, personal archives, and collector cards, focusing on powerful female figures, goddesses, and allegorical themes such as the Danaids, Courage, Love, and Athena.

museum exhibitions schedule May 21, 2026

Lélia Demoisy at Domaine de Chamarande: an exhibition exploring forest narratives — our photos

French artist Lélia Demoisy presents a solo exhibition titled 'Récits de forêts' at the Domaine départemental de Chamarande in Essonne, running from May 10 to August 30, 2026. The show features sculptures, installations, and landscape interventions across the estate's orangery, park, and grounds, exploring the memory of forests, natural materials, and the interactions between species. Works such as 'Laissés sur la rive,' 'Le Foyer,' and 'Cedrus deodara – Forêts futures' use wood, fibers, charcoal, and animal tracks to probe themes of repair, regeneration, and the boundary between life and endurance.

museum exhibitions schedule May 20, 2026

The autumn edition has arrived: discover the Art Shopping fair at the Carrousel du Louvre.

The Art Shopping fair returns to the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris for its autumn edition, running from October 23 to 25, 2026. The 38th edition features over 300 artists and galleries from around the world, showcasing painting, sculpture, digital art, printmaking, street art, and photography. The fair attracts more than 10,000 visitors annually and offers a free admission weekend, with Friday reserved for invitation-only entry.

museum exhibitions schedule May 20, 2026

Free Summer Exhibitions in 2026 Across Paris and Île-de-France: This Season’s Must-See Events

A curated guide lists free summer exhibitions across Paris and Île-de-France for 2026, including shows at Fluctuart, Perrotin Gallery, Petit Palais, Bourse de Commerce, Rachel Hardouin Gallery, and Domaine de Chamarande. Highlights include "Everybody's Searching for Their Cat" at Fluctuart (May 7–August 23), JR's "Les Esquisses de la Caverne" at Perrotin (June 5–July 25), the return of "We are (still) here" street-art exhibition at Petit Palais (June 20–September 20), and free late hours at Bourse de Commerce on the first Saturday of each month.

museum exhibitions schedule May 20, 2026

Everyone's chasing their cat: the exhibition exploring the many facets of the feline at Fluctuart — our photos

A new free exhibition titled "Everyone's Searching for Their Cat" ("Chacun cherche son chat") has opened at Fluctuart, a floating urban art center in Paris, running from May 7 to August 23, 2026. The show features works by about ten street artists—including Madame, Kraken, Ardif, and Wenna—who explore the multifaceted nature of cats through installations, paintings, and interactive pieces. Highlights include Ardif's anamorphic cat installation, Kesadi's narrative works, and Veks Van Hillik's Schrödinger's cat-inspired piece.

museum exhibitions schedule May 15, 2026

Photography in all its letters, an artistic ABC on display at the MEP

The Maison Européenne de la Photographie (MEP) in Paris is presenting a special exhibition titled "La photographie en toutes lettres" from June 10 to September 13, 2026, celebrating the bicentennial of photography. The show brings together 35 artists, including Nan Goldin, Ralph Gibson, Martin Parr, Sophie Calle, and Frank Horvat, organizing works alphabetically around key words to explore the medium's history, evolution, and thematic diversity.

museum exhibitions schedule May 15, 2026

Eternal Tintoretto: the Italian master at the heart of a new exhibition at the Jacquemart-André Museum

The Jacquemart-André Museum in Paris is hosting a major retrospective dedicated to the Venetian painter Jacopo Robusti, known as Tintoretto, running from September 11, 2026 to January 24, 2027. The exhibition features around forty paintings and graphic works, organized thematically to cover the artist's entire career, including religious scenes, portraits, and mythological depictions, highlighting his bold compositions, vivid colors, and dramatic lighting.

museum exhibitions schedule May 15, 2026

Urban art at the Petit Palais: discover the free exhibition We are here

The Petit Palais in Paris is hosting the second edition of its free urban art exhibition, "We are (still) here," from June 20 to September 20, 2026. Organized in collaboration with the Itinerrance Gallery, the show features nearly 200 works by leading French and international street artists, including Seth and Inti, displayed in the Concorde Hall and throughout the museum's permanent collections, creating a dialogue between contemporary street art and classical masterpieces.

museum exhibitions schedule May 13, 2026

Exhibition and meet-the-artist session: Nuit Blanche 2026 at the Polish Institute in Paris

The Polish Institute in Paris is participating in the 25th edition of Nuit Blanche on June 6-7, 2026, with a program featuring photographer and war correspondent Agata Grzybowska, who will give an artist talk titled "Everyone deserves their own story," followed by a guided tour of an exhibition by Anglo-Polish photojournalist Chris Niedenthal. The event runs from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., offering free access to the public as part of the citywide contemporary art festival.

museum exhibitions schedule May 13, 2026

Asian Spring 2026: dates and program of the Parisian art festival for lovers of Asia

The 9th edition of Printemps Asiatique (Asian Spring) will take place from June 3 to 12, 2026, across Parisian galleries, museums, and auction houses. Modeled on New York’s Asia Week and London’s Asian Art, the festival features a shared calendar of exhibitions, tours, talks, and auctions, with nearly thirty galleries, ten museums and art venues, and thirteen auction houses participating. This year, Korea is the spotlight country, with dedicated exhibitions and artistic itineraries. Key venues include the Musée National des Arts Asiatiques - Guimet, Musée Cernuschi, Musée des Arts Décoratifs de Paris, and Musée du Louvre, alongside auction houses such as Christie's, Sotheby's, Bonhams, and others.

museum exhibitions schedule May 13, 2026

Fashion in all its majesty: the Haute Couture exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs unfolds — our photos

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris opens "Fashion in Majesty: Haute Couture and Tradition at the Thai Court" from May 13 to November 1, 2026. The exhibition features over a hundred garments, accessories, and textile pieces from the Thai royal family's collections, focusing on how Queen Sirikit modernized Thai ceremonial dress while preserving traditional codes through her collaboration with Pierre Balmain and Maison Lesage. The show also highlights the work of the SUPPORT Foundation, established by Queen Sirikit to safeguard traditional crafts, and the ongoing legacy carried by Queen Suthida and Princess Sirivannavari.

museum exhibitions schedule May 12, 2026

The best exhibitions to discover in Paris this Whitsun weekend

This article from a Parisian events guide rounds up ten exhibitions to see over the Whitsun weekend (May 23–25, 2026) in Paris and Île-de-France. Highlights include a show of works by artist-patients at the Art and History Museum of Sainte-Anne Hospital, maritime paintings at the Navy Museum, a Papua New Guinea-themed exhibition at the Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac Museum, an interactive socially engaged show called "Ne Pas Toucher" in the Marais, a Louvre exhibition on water in ancient Mesopotamia, and a major Hilma af Klint retrospective at the Grand Palais in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou.

museum exhibitions schedule May 12, 2026

The Art and History Museum of Sainte-Anne Hospital showcases the emblematic works by artist-patients.

The Museum of Art and History of Sainte-Anne Hospital (MAHHSA) in Paris is presenting an exhibition titled "Masterpieces at the Heart of the Sainte-Anne Collection" from April 16 to July 26, 2026. The show features 145 works by artist-patients from the 19th century to today, including pieces by Aloïse Corbaz, Unica Zürn, Guillaume Pujolle, Maurice Blin, and Caroline Macdonald. Curated by Anne-Marie Dubois, the exhibition is organized into six thematic sections—such as "History of asylum and refuge" and "Imaginary universes"—to allow the works to dialogue without being reduced to the artists' illnesses. The museum also highlights Yayoi Kusama, who has long described her art as therapy.

museum exhibitions schedule May 11, 2026

The Navy and the painters: a splendid exhibition of maritime paintings at the Navy Museum - photos

The Navy Museum in Paris is hosting a major exhibition titled "The Navy and the Painters" from May 13 to August 2, 2026, featuring nearly 150 paintings spanning the 17th to 20th centuries. The show traces the evolution of maritime art and the French Navy's history, with works by artists such as Manet, Signac, and Le Lorrain, alongside a special section on the Navy's Official Painters (POM) with 84 contemporary works.

museum exhibitions schedule May 11, 2026

The Pont Neuf Cave: work on JR's giant installation begins in Paris

Starting May 11, 2026, French artist JR has begun assembling "La Caverne du Pont Neuf" (The Cave at Pont Neuf), a monumental temporary installation that will transform Paris's oldest bridge into an immersive open-air cave. The project, open to the public from June 6 to 28, 2026, features inflatable structures, optical illusions, light shows, and augmented reality technology developed by Snap's AR Studio Paris. It includes a mineral soundscape by Thomas Bangalter (formerly of Daft Punk) and is funded entirely through private means, including support from L'Amicale des Ponts de Paris and sales of JR's works.

museum exhibitions schedule May 7, 2026

Ascension Weekend 2026: 10 must-see exhibitions to check out in Paris over this long weekend

For the Ascension long weekend (May 14–17, 2026), Paris offers a curated selection of ten must-see exhibitions. Highlights include a major Hilma af Klint retrospective at the Grand Palais, exploring her spiritualist and abstract works; 'Jardins des Lumières' at the Grand Trianon in Versailles, focusing on 18th-century landscape garden design; 'Sèvres, a Rothschild Passion' at the Mobilier National, showcasing Rothschild porcelain collections; and a Giovanni Segantini exhibition at the Marmottan Monet Museum, featuring his Alpine Symbolist and Divisionist paintings.

museum exhibitions schedule May 7, 2026

Nuit Blanche 2026: discover the exhibitions and installations from art galleries and cultural centers!

Nuit Blanche 2026 returns to Paris on Saturday, June 6, transforming the city into an open-air museum for a night of contemporary art. The event invites visitors to explore exhibitions and installations hosted by Parisian art galleries and cultural centers, including venues like Fluctuart and Galerie Saint-Séverin. Attendees can meet artists, participate in creative workshops, and experience art in public spaces throughout the night.

museum exhibitions schedule May 6, 2026

French artist Camille Vivier in the spotlight at the European House of Photography

The European House of Photography (MEP) in Paris is presenting the first major retrospective of French photographer Camille Vivier, running from June 10 to September 13, 2026. The exhibition features nearly a hundred photographs spanning two decades, including works created specifically for the show, exploring themes of female identity, sensuality, and cultural references from fine art to pop culture.

museum exhibitions schedule May 6, 2026

A wardrobe of one’s own: the fashion exhibition on the 19th-century revolution of women’s dress at the Palais Galliera

The Palais Galliera in Paris will host the exhibition "A Wardrobe of One’s Own: Dissident Femininities in the 19th Century" from September 26, 2026 to February 14, 2027. Featuring over 350 works—including clothing, paintings, photographs, and fashion posters—the show explores how 19th-century women appropriated men’s wardrobes, from Amazonian costumes and trousers to suits, ties, and top hats, as a means of emancipation and identity reshaping. Iconic figures such as Marie-Antoinette, George Sand, Rosa Bonheur, and Natalie Clifford Barney are highlighted alongside anonymous subjects from amateur photographs.

museum exhibitions schedule May 6, 2026

Coastal Bodies: Camille Guichard's exhibition at the Rachel Hardouin Gallery

Camille Guichard presents 'Corps littoral' (Coastal Bodies), her first solo exhibition in Paris, at the Rachel Hardouin Gallery from May 21 to June 21, 2026. The show blends contemporary photography, poetic texts, and the artist's own nude body against coastal landscapes, exploring themes of vulnerability, erosion, and the relationship between the body and the living world. Guichard, who also works as a filmmaker and writer, includes series such as 'Ces rivages perdus' documenting the Aquitaine coast and 'Pulsions, corps et figures' focusing on bodily fragments.

museum exhibitions schedule May 4, 2026

Forest Tales: Lélia Demoisy's exhibition at Domaine de Chamarande

Lélia Demoisy presents 'Forest Stories' (Récits de forêts), a solo contemporary art exhibition at the Domaine départemental de Chamarande in Essonne, France, from May 10 to August 30, 2026. The exhibition features sculptures and installations across the orangery, park, and domain spaces, using materials such as wood, fibers, organic fragments, hides, charcoal, and animal tracks to explore the forest as a living network of relations, traces, and transformations. Key works include 'Laissés sur la rive', 'Le Foyer', 'Les chairs froides', 'Cedrus deodara – Forêts futures', and 'Créature'.

museum exhibitions schedule May 4, 2026

Vhils: the street artist presents his exhibition “L'interstice” at the Danysz Gallery in Paris

Portuguese street artist Vhils, also known as Alexandre Farto, presents his latest solo exhibition titled "L'interstice" at the Danysz Gallery in Paris from May 22 to June 20, 2026. The exhibition features works crafted from materials sourced in the capital, including fragmentary posters, metal structures from political billboards, subway doors, and ceramic tiles, exploring Paris as a "fragmented experience" centered on public transport and daily transitions.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 30, 2026

Jonk & Friends: the exhibition that blends street art and photography at the Nature Forte Gallery

Photographer Jonk has invited 13 fellow artists to reinterpret his urbex photographs for a group exhibition titled "Jonk & Friends" at his Galerie Nature Forte in Paris. The show runs from May 7 to June 6, 2026, featuring works in a uniform 60 x 80 cm format, with participating artists including Horss, Mouarf, S4m, Siel, Bault, and Jace. Admission is free.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 30, 2026

Discover 20th‑century Paris by night in a free photo exhibition at the Roger-Viollet Gallery

The Roger-Viollet Gallery in Paris is hosting a free photography exhibition titled "Paris, Open All Night" ("Paris, ouvert la nuit") from June 11 to October 3, 2026. The show features 70 photographs taken between 1900 and 1970, capturing the city's nocturnal life—from cabarets and street vendors to neon signs and holiday celebrations.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 30, 2026

This free exhibition celebrates the Monogram’s 130th anniversary with a selection of exceptional trunks in Paris.

To mark the 130th anniversary of Louis Vuitton's Monogram canvas, the Parisian auction house Gros & Delettrez is hosting a free exhibition of rare travel trunks and accessories from May 18 to 20, 2026. The display features iconic pieces including two expedition bed trunks (one from 1911 with the initials 'B.B.'), a library trunk, a desk trunk, and other travel innovations designed between 1880 and 1930, all before they go up for auction on May 21.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 30, 2026

“Trading in the Unknown” : the exhibition marking the new edition of the Reiffers Initiatives Prize

The fifth edition of the Reiffers Initiatives Prize has opened in Paris with the exhibition "Trafiquer l'inconnu" ("Trading in the Unknown"), running until June 6, 2026, at the Reiffers Art Initiatives center. The group show features eight emerging artists based in France: Khaled Jarada, Louis Le Kim, Stanislava Kovalcikova, Arthur Marie, Eva Helene Pade, Ibrahim Meïté Sikely, Minh Lan Tran, and Manon Wertenbroek. Curated by Bernard Blistène, former director of the National Museum of Modern Art – Centre Pompidou, the exhibition presents works spanning painting, archival imagery, and explorations of the body. Stanislava Kovalcikova was named the winner of this edition, and Khaled Jarada received a new Special Mention from the jury.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 29, 2026

Giovanni Segantini at the Marmottan Monet Museum: our photos from the exhibition on the painter of the Alps

The Marmottan Monet Museum in Paris has opened a major retrospective of Giovanni Segantini, an Italian painter known for his Symbolist and Divisionist Alpine landscapes. Titled "I Want to See My Mountains," the exhibition runs from April 29 to August 16, 2026, and features over 60 works including oil paintings, pastels, and drawings, plus around 30 works on paper from European collections. Curated by Gabriella Belli and Diana Segantini, the show traces Segantini's artistic journey from his early days in Italy to his time in the Engadine Valley in Switzerland, where he found inspiration in mountain landscapes. The exhibition is divided into ten sections and also includes a contemporary tribute to Anselm Kiefer, whose works create a dialogue with Segantini's vision.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 29, 2026

Exhibitions in May: our selection of Parisian outings

This article, published by La Rédac with photos by Audrey de Sortiraparis, presents a curated selection of exhibitions opening in Paris and the Île-de-France region in May 2026. Highlights include a Giovanni Segantini retrospective at the Marmottan Monet Museum, a porcelain exhibition titled "Sèvres, a Rothschild Passion" at the Mobilier National, a comparative show of Michelangelo and Rodin at the Louvre Museum, the return of the Colors Festival with a street-art exhibition called Colors Light, a historical tribute to Madame de Sévigné at the Carnavalet Museum, a major Lee Miller retrospective at the Musée d'Art Moderne, a family-friendly Lego brick exhibition by Dirk Denoyelle at Espace Champerret, and a video game music exhibition at the Philharmonie de Paris.

article local schedule Apr 28, 2026

Open studios at Père-Lachaise: a Parisian stroll to meet the artists

The 20th arrondissement of Paris will host the Open Studios at Père-Lachaise from May 8 to 11, 2026, organized by the association Ateliers du Père-Lachaise Associés (APLA). Approximately 30 local painters, sculptors, engravers, photographers, and other artists will open 15 studios to the public, offering free tours through the streets, courtyards, and passageways between Père-Lachaise Cemetery and Place de la Réunion. Visitors can meet artists, see works in progress, and purchase original pieces.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 27, 2026

Animalia Exhibition: When Animals Inspire Artists Across the Centuries at the Hôtel de la Marine

The Hôtel de la Marine in Paris will host "Animalia," an exhibition drawn from the Al Thani Collection, from July 1, 2026 to January 10, 2027. Featuring over 120 sculptures, paintings, and decorative works, the show explores how animals have inspired artists across centuries and cultures, from ancient Greece to modern times and from China to the Ivory Coast.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 27, 2026

Exhibitions set to open in Paris in May 2026: what's new to discover this month

A roundup of new art and cultural exhibitions opening in Paris and the Île-de-France region in May 2026 is announced. Highlights include the annual Rambolitrain toy train fair at Rambolitrain museum on May 1, free evening hours at the Bourse de Commerce on May 2, free entry to castles and museums in Yvelines and Seine-et-Marne on May 3, the Tour Auto classic car display under the Grand Palais glass roof on May 3-4, the Circle of Parisian Artists' 24th annual exhibition at Parc Floral from May 4-31, a new garden art exhibition "Jardin des Lumières" at the Grand Trianon in Versailles from May 5 to September 27, and a major Hilma af Klint exhibition at the Grand Palais.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 27, 2026

Last chance: hurry to see these Parisian exhibitions before they close in May 2026.

A roundup article lists numerous exhibitions closing in May 2026 across Paris and the Île-de-France region, including shows at the Fondation Louis Vuitton (Nocturne Calder #1) and Perrotin Gallery (Soulages–Hartung: Elective Affinities, Lee Mingwei's When Beauty Appears, and Susumu Kamijo's When I Think of You in Spring). The piece also highlights free-entry days at castles and museums in Yvelines and Seine-et-Marne, and the Parcours d’art de la Boucle de Seine open-studio event.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 24, 2026

Nocturne Calder #1: Exhibition, music, workshop and bar at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in May 2026

The Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris will host its first late-night event dedicated to Alexander Calder on Friday, May 8, 2026. Titled "Nocturne Calder #1," the evening features guided micro-tours of the retrospective "Calder. Dreaming in Equilibrium" (April 15–August 16, 2026), a creative workshop inspired by the artist, music, and a food-and-drinks offering. The program also includes a spotlight on the concurrent Armineh Negahdari exhibition. The event runs from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with timed tours and open gallery spaces.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 24, 2026

16 Of The Best Free Art Exhibitions In London - Spring 2026

Harriet Cooper's guide highlights 16 free art exhibitions in London for spring 2026, including David Hockney's inaugural show at Serpentine North Gallery, a solo display by designer Simone Brewster at the Design Museum, and Somerset House's 'Holy Pop!' exploring modern idolatry. Other featured shows range from Paula Rego drawings to Gilbert & George works, all accessible without admission charges.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 23, 2026

Lee Mingwei at Perrotin Gallery in Paris: an exhibition exploring connection, gesture, and ritual

Perrotin Gallery in Paris is presenting "When Beauty Appears," a solo exhibition by Taiwanese artist Lee Mingwei, running from April 25 to May 30, 2026. The show features seven interactive works created between 1995 and 2025, including pieces like "The Moving Garden," where visitors take a flower to give to a stranger, and "The Mending Project," which invites participants to repair garments with colored threads. The exhibition emphasizes ritual, exchange, and lived experience over passive observation.

museum exhibitions schedule Apr 23, 2026

Susumu Kamijo exhibits at the Perrotin Gallery in Paris: a gentle interlude between flowers and animals.

Perrotin Gallery in Paris is presenting a new exhibition titled "When I Think of You in Spring" by Japanese-born artist Susumu Kamijo, running from April 25 to May 30, 2026. This is the artist's second solo show at the venue, following "The Sun Inside" in 2023. The exhibition features a series of paintings populated by large flowers, fruits, birds, butterflies, and animals such as parrots and a sailfish, set against backgrounds of clouds, horizon lines, and hills. Kamijo's work balances abstraction with recognizable forms, focusing on composition, color, and balance rather than narrative.

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