Numéro magazine presents a curated guide to 12 contemporary art exhibitions across France during the 2025 Christmas holidays. Featured artists include Josèfa Ntjam at the IAC Villeurbanne, Alison Knowles (posthumous retrospective) at MAMC+ Saint-Étienne, Korakrit Arunanondchai at the Consortium in Dijon, Sylvie Fleury at Mrac Occitanie in Sérignan, and Clément Cogitore at Mucem in Marseille, among others. The article provides details on dates, locations, and thematic highlights for each show.
This roundup matters because it underscores the vitality and geographic diversity of France's contemporary art scene during a peak travel period, offering both locals and tourists a roadmap to significant exhibitions. The inclusion of a major Fluxus retrospective (Alison Knowles) alongside emerging and mid-career artists reflects the sector's balance of historical recognition and cutting-edge practice, reinforcing France's role as a key destination for contemporary art.