Contemporary art exhibition guide - activities

Romance in the Stone: a contemporary art exhibition at the heart of the Museum of Mineralogy

Magnificent crystals and stones from around the world meet contemporary works of art in a new exhibition at the heart of the Musée de Minéralogie Mines Paris collection, from October 23 to December 14, 2024.

Every life is a story: the XXL exhibition at the Palais de la Porte Dorée

From November 8, 2024 to February 9, 2025, the Palais de la Porte Dorée will be hosting a gigantic exhibition in all its rooms. Don't miss "Every Life is a Story".

Art Basel Paris 2024: a free Miu Miu exhibition-performance at the Palais d'Iéna - last day

Art Basel Paris 2024's "hors les murs" program takes us to the Palais d'Iéna, home to a brand-new project presented by the Miu Miu brand. Join us from October 16 to 20, 2024 to discover this free installation in a highly symbolic location in the capital.

Guillaume Bresson at the Château de Versailles: the exhibition where contemporary art meets history

The Château de Versailles welcomes Guillaume Bresson and his works where history and contemporary art meet. An exhibition to discover from January 21 to May 25 2025.

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.

Borders are nocturnal animals: the exhibition for the Lithuanian season at the Palais de Tokyo

For the Lithuanian season in France, the Palais de Tokyo invites you to discover the exhibition "Borders are nocturnal animals", a project bringing together artists from Lithuania and other post-socialist countries, from October 17, 2024 to January 5, 2025. Between poetry and geopolitics, this exhibition explores the forgotten stories of Eastern Europe, in the light of current upheavals such as the war in Ukraine. An artistic reflection on borders, resilience and the future.

Stone Speakers: our test of the volcanic, sensory experience at the Palais de Tokyo

A truly sensory experience around volcanoes! The Palais de Tokyo invites you to discover the work of Julian Charrière, winner of the SAM Prize for Contemporary Art 2022, Stone Speakers - Les bruits de la terre, from October 17, 2024 to January 5, 2025. This exhibition invites you to explore a volcanic landscape where the planet's conversations resonate. Somewhere between art and science, the Franco-Swiss artist invites us to rediscover the Earth as a living, vibrating organism... In the truest sense of the word.

Praesentia exhibition by Myriam Mihindou at the Palais de Tokyo - our photos

Artist Myriam Mihindou exhibits at the Palais de Tokyo! The museum is hosting "Praesentia", a retrospective of her work, from October 17, 2024 to January 5, 2025. Through twenty years of creations, this exhibition explores themes linked to spirituality, memory and politics, while offering a reflection on minoritized narratives and collective healing.

Art Basel Paris: contemporary art on Winston Churchill Avenue

Avenue Winston Churchill, which separates the Petit and Grand Palais, will be transformed into an open-air museum from October 15 to 20, 2024, for the Art Basel Paris program.

Tituba, who will protect us? our photos from the group show at the Palais de Tokyo

An exhibition about spiritual protection... The Palais de Tokyo invites you to discover its new exhibition, part of its autumn season, entitled "Tituba, who will protect us?", from October 17, 2024 to January 5, 2025. This group show brings together eleven artists from the Caribbean and African diasporas, exploring the links between memory, mourning, migration and spiritual protection.

Exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo: "Quand un nœud est délié, un dieu est libéré" by Barbara Chase-Riboud

Palais de Tokyo invites you to discover an exhibition of works by Barbara Chase-Riboud, a major figure in contemporary art, entitled "Quand un nœud est délié, un dieu est libéré", from October 17, 2024 to January 5, 2025. Sculptor, poet and novelist, the artist unveils her recent works, exploring the history of the African diaspora and the struggles for civil rights. An immersion in a universe between abstraction and figuration, through bronzes, embroidered works and literary installations.

Figures: our photos of artist Malala Andrialavidrazana's exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo

The Palais de Tokyo is devoting an exhibition to the artist Malala Andrialavidrazana, entitled "Figures", from October 17, 2024 to January 5, 2025. In the large glass roof, the artist unveils a monumental work combining digital photomontages and geographical maps, questioning notions of power and knowledge.

Michelangelo Pistoletto: exhibition of the Italian artist at Galleria Continua in Paris, our photos

This autumn, Galleria Continua honors the work of Michelangelo Pistoletto, a product of the Arte Povera artistic movement. Visit us in Paris' Marais district from October 14 to November 23, 2024 to discover 'Nouvelle perspective', the new solo exhibition by this contemporary Italian artist.

Takashi Murakami: exhibition of the Japanese artist at Galerie Perrotin in Paris, our photos

Takashi Murakami returns to Galerie Perrotin from October 15 to November 23, 2024. Five years after taking over this famous Parisian gallery, the famous Japanese contemporary artist presents a new solo show featuring some fifteen of his recent works, to be discovered free of charge at Galerie Perrotin Matignon.

La Elle: our photos of Renée Levi's installation at the Palais de Tokyo

The Palais de Tokyo puts a splash of color on its walls... Swiss artist Renée Levi takes over La Zone, the museum's entrance area, with her installation "La Elle". Part mural, part digital stained glass, the work redefines the art center's reception area, creating an unprecedented visual experience.

Total: Martine Syms' supermarket-style exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations

When an exhibition turns into an art supermarket to raise questions about consumer societies... Lafayette Anticipations is devoting an exhibition to American artist Martine Syms, entitled Total, from October 16, 2024 to February 9, 2025. A truly immersive experience where art and commerce meet in an innovative concept store.

Art Basel Paris 2024: a free sculpture exhibition at the Domaine du Palais-Royal - photos

The Domaine du Palais-Royal, in the center of Paris, welcomes monumental works of contemporary art for the Art Basel Paris fair. Come and admire them free of charge from October 15 to 26, 2024.

Pop Forever, Tom Wesselmann &... the Pop Art exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton

The Fondation Louis Vuitton invites us to immerse ourselves in the most colorful artistic movement of the last 60 years. From October 16, 2024 to March 3, 2025, discover pop art with the exhibition "Pop Forever, Tom Wesselmann &...".

Arabofuturs: the exhibition of science fiction and predictions is extended at the IMA

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 January 12, 2025.

Mohamad Abdouni's Soft Skills exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations - our photos

Lafayette Anticipations is dedicating an exhibition to Lebanese artist Mohamad Abdouni, entitled "Soft Skills", from October 16 to November 27, 2024. Immerse yourself in the intimate universe of this artist, re-evaluating his relationship with his native Bekaa region. A unique artistic journey, combining photographs, publications and films.