If you're a fan ofcontemporary art, then you're probably constantly on the lookout for great exhibitions, whether in museums or art galleries, to (re)discover the works oftalented artists past and present. From renowned talents to rising stars and little-known artists, here's a roundup of hot exhibitions to quench your cultural thirst.
From group shows and cartes blanches to retrospectives and fairs, this guide not only lists the current exhibitions, but also the upcoming ones, so you can mark the dates in your diaries. All these cultural events are waiting for you, and some of them are even an opportunity to acquire a work of art for your home!
Please note that this guide is updated regularly as we make new discoveries and announcements, so be sure to keep this page handy so you don't miss out on any of the great contemporary art exhibitions to come in Paris and the Île-de-France region!
So, are you ready? Let's get started on the contemporary art exhibitions awaiting you in the capital!
The Musée de la Sculpture en plein air: a free art walk in the heart of Paris
Have you heard of the Musée de la Sculpture en plein air? Located in the Square Tino Rossi in the 5th arrondissement, this small museum offers a free cultural stroll along the banks of the Seine, in a magnificent bucolic setting. [Read more]
Crescendo, the monumental installation at Saint-Denis Basilica
Discover "Crescendo", a majestic installation by Stephen Dean, presented by the Centre des monuments nationaux, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis until September 29, 2024. [Read more]
Chéri Samba, a colorful surrealist exhibition at the Musée Maillol - our photos
The Musée Maillol is devoting a major retrospective to contemporary artist Chéri Samba. Come and admire his colorful and committed paintings from October 17, 2023 to April 21, 2024. [Read more]
Dylan Mooney's Blak Rainbow exhibition at the Australian Embassy
The Australian Embassy invites you to discover Blak Rainbow, the exhibition by artist Dylan Mooney, from November 16, 2023 to May 24, 2024. Immerse yourself in the unique universe of this visionary artist from the Yuwi Islands, who fuses digital art and social issues with a touch of color and commitment. An exhibition that challenges questions of identity, queer love and the representation of First Nations peoples. [Read more]
Le souffle de l'architecte: an astonishing, dreamlike exhibition at the Fondation Cartier
Discover Le souffle de l'architecte, a contemplative and sensory exhibition presented at the Fondation Cartier from December 9, 2023 to April 21, 2024. [Read more]
The Cherqui Foundation: visit the private collection of 5,000 works of kinetic art!
The Cherqui Foundation is a veritable museum, housing a private collection of 5,000 works of optical and kinetic art that is open to the general public. The grandson of collector Jean Cherqui organizes guided tours of his grandfather's immense collection. Find out about upcoming dates! [Read more]
Taking in the sun: the dazzling contemporary art exhibition at Hangar Y
Hangar Y continues to take us skywards, with its new exhibition, "Taking the Sun", on view from December 16, 2023 to April 21, 2024. [Read more]
Neo-materialities: an exhibition combining art and AI at Cube Garges
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of futuristic art with the Néo-matérialités exhibition at Le Cube Garges from January 12 to July 27, 2024. Fusing art, biotechnology and artificial intelligence, this immersive exhibition invites you to explore the new frontiers of our relationship with the environment. Featuring works by renowned artist-researchers such as Sabrina Ratté and Donatien Aubert, Néo-matérialités is a not-to-be-missed sensory adventure for fans of futuristic art and innovative technologies! [Read more]
Demain est annulé: the exhibition that questions our future at the EDF Foundation - our photos
The EDF Foundation questions our societies and our consumption habits, in a free exhibition. Discover "Demain est annulé", from January 17 to September 29, 2024. [Read more]
La traversée des apparences: the exhibition that brings fashion and art together at the Centre Pompidou
Fashion invites itself to the Centre Pompidou: admire the exhibition La traversée des apparences, from January 24 to April 22, 2024, and discover how modern and contemporary art plays with fashion. [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]
Exhibition at the Gaîté Lyrique: Ukraine, vision(s), our photos
Ukraine, vision(s) is the new exhibition to be discovered at the Gaîté Lyrique, bringing together the MYOP photography collective and the authors of PEN Ukraine for an unprecedented artistic and literary journey through contemporary Ukraine, from February 9 to June 9, 2024. This free, one-of-a-kind exhibition bears witness to cultural and human resistance in the face of current challenges. [Read more]
En amour, the immersive, interactive installation at the Philharmonie de Paris
Take part in a unique, interactive and immersive experience, with the installation En amour, presented at the Philharmonie de Paris from February 9 to August 25, 2024. [Read more]
Colors Festival 2024, the huge street art exhibition takes over a house in urban nature mode
Attention street-art fans, the Colors Festival is back! This time, the collective is investing in the Ile-de-France region, and we're off to Champigny-sur-Marne to discover a forgotten house, which will be brought back to life in color from February 10 to June 2, 2024. Under the theme "Nature reclaims its rights", animals and vegetation take possession of the premises. [Read more]
La société des spectacles, the free exhibition at the Pernod Ricard Foundation
The Pernod Ricard Foundation brings together Farah Atassi and Ulla von Brandenburg in the same exhibition, to create a surprising and colorful journey. Discover the exhibition La société des spectacles, from February 13 to April 20, 2024. [Read more]
Touching the senseless: our photos from the group show at Palais de Tokyo
Healing the mind, putting an end to taboos, putting the human back into the medical world: this is the aim of this exhibition, which explores mental health. The Palais de Tokyo presents Toucher l'insensé, from February 16 to June 30, 2024. [Read more]
Signal at the Palais de Tokyo: our photos of Mohamed Bourouissa's intimate exhibition
Mohamed Bourouissa brings us tales of bitterness, in an intimate and poetic exhibition, to be seen at the Palais de Tokyo from February 16 to June 30, 2024. [Read more]
Dislocations: our photos from the group show at Palais de Tokyo
The Palais de Tokyo invites the curious to discover one of its group exhibitions, entitled Dislocations, from February 16 to June 30, 2024. [Read more]
Past Disquiet exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo - our photos
The Palais de Tokyo is devoting an exhibition to artists' involvement in the anti-imperialist movement of the 1960s-1980s among oppressed peoples, entitled Passé Inquiet: Musées, Exil et Solidarité (Past Disquiet), from February 16 to June 30, 2024. [Read more]
Invader Space Station: the not-to-be-missed XXL street art exhibition unveiled
Embark on an extraordinary journey to the stars... Or almost! Street-artist Invader invites us to his space station, an original street-art exhibition to be discovered from February 17 to May 5, 2024 in a Parisian building. [Read more]
Coming Soon: our photos from the group show at Lafayette Anticipations
Lafayette Anticipations invites you to discover its new exhibition, Coming Soon, from February 28 to May 12, 2024. Immerse yourself in an artistic reflection on confirmed and probable futures, combining contemporary and historical works! [Read more]
Mythologies du Poisson Rouge: Maurice Renoma's arty, committed exhibition at the Paris Aquarium
The Aquarium de Paris is giving designer and visual artist Maurice Renoma carte blanche for an immersive exhibition from March 2 to May 3, 2024. Cristobal, the plastic goldfish and Renoma's alter-ego, is the protagonist of this tour. He invites you to follow his adventures through thirty offbeat works scattered between the basins. [Read more]
Free exhibition 'Visions Naturelles' at Espace Saint-Martin
Sponsored - Discover the exhibition 'VISIONS NATURELLES' by artist SAILEV from March 4 to April 30, 2024 at Espace Saint-Martin. Totems, mandalas, vanitas: a spiritualist vision of nature and animals. Free admission! [Read more]
T'ang Haywen, a Chinese painter in Paris, the Musée Guimet exhibition unveiled, photos
The Musée Guimet is devoting a major retrospective to the painter T'ang Haywen, a major figure in 20th-century Chinese art. From March 6 to June 17, 2024, don't miss the exhibition tracing the development of this contemporary artist. [Read more]
H5 - See the French Touch, the music exhibition at Espace Richaud, Versailles - our photos
An unprecedented dive into the art of cover... The Espace Richaud, Versailles, invites you to discover its new exhibition, "H5. Voir la French Touch", from March 7 to May 5, 2024. This unprecedented retrospective plunges visitors into the heart of the French Touch's musical and visual revolution, exploring the decisive influence of the H5 collective on this emblematic movement, through a rich collection of iconic works, from album covers to video clips. [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]
Following the waves: the art of Lars Fredrikson, Anastasia Ax and Christine Ödlund at the Swedish Institute
Sponsored - The Swedish Institute presents an exhibition and events featuring images, installations and sculptures by Lars Fredrikson, Anastasia Ax and Christine Ödlund. Poetry, readings, a concert, animated objects, movement... Experience the Suivre les ondes season, from March 8 to June 16, 2024! [Read more]
Art Singulier at Halle Saint Pierre: our photos of the L'Esprit Singulier exhibition in Paris
La Halle Saint Pierre invites you to discover its latest exhibition, entitled L'Esprit Singulier, from March 12 to August 14, 2024. Explore the prestigious Treger Saint Silvestre Collection, a jewel of art brut and singulier, through the works of 86 artists. [Read more]
Cyber Surrealism: our photos from the exhibition at the Goldshteyn-Saatort gallery
When surrealism and contemporary art meet... The result is the "Cyber Surrealism" exhibition at Galerie Goldshteyn-Saatort, on view from March 14 to April 24, 2024. An exhibition featuring a number of international artists, including Fin Dac, Sandra Chevrier and Insane51, exploring the convergence of contemporary urban art and technology. [Read more]
Le monde comme il va: the contemporary art exhibition at the Bourse de Commerce, our photos
The Bourse de Commerce unveils a monumental exhibition, a true love letter to contemporary art, with "Le monde comme il va", to be discovered from March 20 to September 2, 2024. [Read more]
Vertiges, the exhibition that challenges our senses at the Bourse de Commerce
Artists at the Bourse de Commerce take us on a dizzying artistic spiral, with the Vertiges exhibition, on view from March 20 to September 23, 2024. [Read more]
Jean Hélion: the pioneer of abstraction unveiled in a retrospective exhibition at MAM
Discover Jean Hélion, the French painter who imported abstract art to the United States, in an exhibition at the Musée d'Art Moderne from March 22 to August 18, 2024. [Read more]
Liminal Objects: the new free fashion exhibition at Bicolore, Maison du Danemark in Paris
Le Bicolore, the contemporary art platform of the Maison du Danemark, is set to host a free fashion exhibition that shakes up codes while celebrating recycling, upcycling and artisanal manufacturing. From March 22 to May 19, 2024, head to the institution, located in the heart of the Champs-Élysées, to discover the works of eight designers from Nordic countries who are redefining the fashion landscape. [Read more]
100% L'EXPO 2024: dates and programme of the free contemporary exhibition at La Villette
100% L'EXPO is a free, not-to-be-missed art festival to be seen from March 27 to April 28, 2024, at the Grande Halle de La Villette. The exhibition brings together a host of young artists just out of school, for an unprecedented discovery of the art of tomorrow. [Read more]
Brancusi at the Centre Pompidou: the exhibition about the father of contemporary sculpture, our photos
He left his mark on art history with his original and fascinating sculptures. From March 27 to July 1, 2024, the Centre Pompidou is dedicating a rich and beautiful exhibition to the artist Constantin Brancusi. It's an opportunity to (re)discover the diversity of his work, with his sculptures of course, but also his photographs, drawings and films. [Read more]
Faisons corps: the free exhibition exploring intimacy at the Maif Social Club unveiled
The Maif Social Club is organizing a group exhibition on the body, intimacy and identity. From March 30, 2024 to January 4, 2025, visit Faisons corps free of charge. [Read more]
Works by Barbana Bojadzi, Yoan Capote and Carlos Cruz-Diez at Galleria Continua
Contemporary works by Barbana Bojadzi, Yoan Capote and Carlos Cruz-Diez are on show at Galleria Continua in Paris until May 28, 2024. An opportunity to plunge into the artistic worlds of these three artists, whose styles are different but oh so fascinating. [Read more]
Humain Autonome: Déroutes, the car exhibition at MAC-VAL
The MAC-VAL presents Humain autonome : déroute, a group exhibition focusing on the automobile and the motor. On view from April 5 to September 22, 2024. [Read more]
La Trêve, the exceptional exhibition at the Basilique Saint-Denis dedicated to Jeux Antiques
La Trêve is the name of the exhibition-installation awaiting us at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis from April 5 to September 15, 2024, offering a unique journey through inhabited portraits, photographic frescoes and costumes loosely inspired by the ancient Olympic Games. We take you on a journey of discovery... [Read more]
Présences arabes exhibition at the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris unveiled, photos
We take you on a tour of the exhibition "Présences arabes. Art moderne et décolonisation, Paris 1908-1988", a unique collection of over 200 works, most of which have never before been shown in France. The exhibition runs from April 5 to August 25, 2024 at the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris (MAM). [Read more]
Still life exhibition by artist Ivan Arlaud at Sobering Galerie
Sobering Galerie invites you to discover its latest exhibition of still lifes by artist Ivan Arland, entitled Luminous Interiors, from April 6 to May 13, 2024. Immerse yourself in a universe where tranquility, light and tributes to feminine art intermingle in poetic interior scenes. [Read more]
Imaginary worlds: the dreamlike sculpture exhibition at Espace Monte-Cristo - photos
Poetic, dreamlike, surprising: with its new free exhibition, Espace Monte-Cristo aims to awaken our childlike hearts. Discover Imaginary Worlds from April 13 to December 15, 2024. [Read more]
Stories in color: an exhibition on 350 years of Bulgarian Kilim tradition
Sponsored - For the first time in over a century, authentic Bulgarian kilims from the 19th and 20th centuries will be presented in France at the Galerie de l'Institut Culturel in Paris, organizer of the event. Discover these historic weavings, from Thursday April 18 to June 14. Come and take part in the exhibition opening on April 18 from 6.30pm! [Read more]
Takeru Amano: Japanese neo-pop artist exhibits at Galerie Sato in Paris
Attention neo-pop art lovers! Japanese artist Takeru Amano is exhibiting his work at Galerie Sato in Paris from April 20 to May 12, 2024, for his new personal installation entitled "IMA". [Read more]
Tamara Kostianovsky exhibition at the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
Discover Tamara Kostianovsky's first major retrospective in France at the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature in Paris from April 23 to September 22, 2024. This immersive exhibition reveals the artist's singular creations, in which memory, violence and the symbiosis between man and nature come together in unique sculptural works. Immerse yourself in a universe where artistic upcycling comes to life, inviting us to reflect on our relationship with the world and with existence! [Read more]
Arabofuturs: an exhibition of science fiction and predictions at the Institut du Monde Arabe
Artists from the Arab world imagine the worlds of tomorrow, in an exhibition between science fiction and dreams. Discover Arabofuturs at the Institut du Monde Arabe from April 23 to October 27, 2024. [Read more]
Coalition exhibition at Gaité Lyrique
La Gaité Lyrique invites you to discover its new exhibition, Coalition, from April 24 to June 2, 2024. In all, the works of fifty artists await you for an immersion in the links between artistic creation and environmental commitment. [Read more]
"Free vol", a new exhibition by artist CEET Fouad at Rose Studio Art Gallery
Sponsored - Rose Studio Art Gallery presents the second solo show by graffiti artist CEET Fouad. From April 25 to 28, come and discover "les chicanos", the colorful little chickens that populate CEET's universe. The artist will be present at the vernissage to sign his latest work, "LOS". It's sure to be an emotional evening! [Read more]
Chroniques de la chair exhibition at La Lison gallery
Discover the "Chroniques de la chair" exhibition at Galerie La Lison from April 25 to May 18, 2024. This not-to-be-missed artistic event brings together thirteen contemporary artists to explore fascinating representations of the human body through painting, sculpture and multimedia. Don't miss the opening on April 25 at 7.30pm. [Read more]
Levi van Veluw: monumental installations and sculptures by the contemporary artist in Paris
Dutch-born contemporary artist Levi van Veluw invites you to discover his inner world in a solo exhibition entitled "We do not remember". It's free to discover at Les Filles du Calvaire gallery in Paris from Thursday, May 2 to Saturday, June 8, 2024. [Read more]
Aux Beaux Carrés, Daniel Buren's free, monumental and immersive exhibition at Le Bon Marché
For its latest carte blanche, Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche welcomes Daniel Buren's free exhibition "Aux Beaux Carrés : travaux in situ". The installation, conceived in 2 acts from January 9 to February 18, 2024, then from June 29 to August 15, 2024, transcends the space of the department store to offer new luminous and colorful perspectives to visitors. [Read more]
Formes et couleurs, a tribute to Ellsworth Kelly at the Fondation Louis Vuitton
To mark the centenary of Ellsworth Kelly's birth, the Fondation Louis Vuitton pays tribute to the abstract artist with the exhibition Forms and Colors, on view from May 7 to September 9, 2024. [Read more]
De(s)rives 2024: an exhibition of contemporary art by craftsmen from the Aligre district of Paris
A journey of contemporary art to be discovered in the homes of artisans in a historic Paris neighborhood. That's what awaits you from Thursday, May 23 to Saturday, June 8, 2024 for the new edition of "De(s)rives", an art event offered by the Aline Vidal gallery since 2018. [Read more]
Comic strip exhibition at the Centre Pompidou: Comics on every floor
Comics exhibition in Paris: From May 29 to November 4, 2024, discover "La BD à tous les étages" at the Centre Pompidou. An event dedicated to the 9th art, giving you a rendezvous with Hergé, Corto Maltese, and much more, across every level of this iconic cultural institution. [Read more]
Les belles images: Thomas Mailaender's experimental retrospective at the MEP
Artist Thomas Mailaender has been given carte blanche to exhibit his original creations at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie, from June 12 to September 29, 2024. [Read more]
Arte Povera: an exhibition on the Italian art movement at the Bourse de Commerce
Arte Povera is exhibited at the Bourse de Commerce in Paris from October 9, 2024 to March 24, 2024. An opportunity to learn more about this Italian artistic movement through a collection of works by thirteen leading Arte Povera figures. [Read more]
