Contemporary art exhibition guide

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Lafayette Anticipations in Paris: our photos from the Diego Marcon and Ladji Diaby exhibitions.

In Paris, Lafayette Anticipations presents from April 1 to July 19, 2026 two contemporary art exhibitions dedicated to Diego Marcon and Ladji Diaby. The foundation brings together two distinct artistic approaches, spanning a cinematic universe, emerging creation, image-making, visual narration, and the expression of emotions.
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Iron Breath: the contemporary art exhibition that breathes new life into the Bastille Design Center

From April 17 to 19, 2026, the Bastille Design Center in Paris will host "Breath of Iron — Art as a Regained Breath," a free contemporary art exhibition conceived by Anna Sokolov. An immersion into industrial heritage, creativity, light and matter. Admission is free and open to all.
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Eva Jospin and Claire Tabouret at the Grand Palais: final days of the exhibition

Two leading figures in contemporary art are being celebrated in Paris. Since December 10th, the Grand Palais has been hosting a groundbreaking double exhibition that brings together the stunning works of two renowned French artists, Claire Tabouret and Eva Jospin. While the first exhibition showcases "D’un seul souffle," the second presents "Grottesco." Extended until March 29, 2026, don’t miss the final days to experience these captivating displays.
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Leandro Erlich: The Grand Palais hosts a retrospective celebrating the work of the Argentine artist

This summer, the Grand Palais is showcasing a retrospective dedicated to Leandro Erlich! From June 2 to September 6, 2026, visitors can explore the world of this Argentine artist, renowned for his installations that challenge our perceptions and distort our sense of space in public environments.
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Nan Goldin at the Grand Palais: A Landmark Exhibition Celebrating Photography and Film

The Grand Palais hosts This Will Not End Well, the first-ever French retrospective dedicated to Nan Goldin, running from March 18 to June 21, 2026. This immersive exhibition showcases her iconic slideshows, blending photography and cinema, in a curated environment designed to resemble a village of images.
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Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery in Paris: A Collective Exhibition Celebrating Japan – Our Photos

One Day in Japan, the collective exhibition at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery in Paris, runs from March 14 to April 14, 2026. This showcase brings together Japanese and international artists, presenting exclusive works created specifically for the occasion.
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Ariana Papademetropoulos debuts her new piece "Glass Slipper" at Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery in the Marais

This spring, Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery in the Marais district is featuring "Glass Slipper," the first solo exhibition by Ariana Papademetropoulos in France. To mark the occasion, the California-based artist is showcasing several large-scale paintings, a selection of sculptures, and an immersive installation that places visitors right inside an aquarium teeming with fish!
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Exhibition: ROSSEN MARKOVSKI - The Fish Story at the Bulgarian Cultural Center

Through 25 paintings, the contemporary Bulgarian artist offers an intimate and heartfelt perspective on art. The exhibition runs from March 26 to May 22 at the Bulgarian Cultural Institute.
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ABC Dictionary: Exploring the Arctic Through Inuit Art — The Contemporary Exhibition at Art Inuit Gallery

Inuit artists share their lives and culture from the Arctic through an artistic alphabet, available for free at the Art Inuit Gallery from March 26 to August 31, 2026.
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Fujiko Nakaya: Her Fog Sculpture Unveiled This Summer at the Bourse de Commerce

This summer, the Rotonde at the Bourse de Commerce in Paris will host one of the renowned fog sculptures by Japanese artist Fujiko Nakaya. From June 4 to September 20, 2026, visitors can experience this captivating installation, where a thick white cloud of water vapor will appear and vanish, enveloping and revealing guests in an enchanting mist.
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Poetry Evening in Paris: Arthur Ribo at La Lison Gallery for the "Icône Emoi" Exhibition

In Paris, the La Lison gallery is hosting an evening of poetry on March 26, 2026, centered around the exhibition Icône Emoi by Michka Kovalsky. Lit by candlelight and featuring a dynamic spoken word performance by Arthur Ribo, this event is by reservation only and has a limited capacity.
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In my dress, the hue of time: a captivating exhibition at the Les Filles du Calvaire gallery

The artist Julia Haumont delves into the end of childhood and the transformations of the body in a sculpture exhibition running from March 12 to April 25, 2026, at the Les Filles du Calvaire Gallery.
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Chiaroscuro: the Exhibition Exploring Shadow and Light at the Bourse de Commerce - Our Photos

On the occasion of its latest exhibition titled "Chiaroscuro," the Bourse de Commerce transforms into a landscape that is both luminous and dusk-like. Until August 24, 2026, visitors can explore around a hundred works from the Pinault Collection, featuring pieces by Pierre Huyghe, Victor Man, Bill Viola, Laura Lamiel, Jean Dubuffet, Alberto Giacometti, Germaine Richier, as well as Yves Tanguy and Wolfgang Tillmans.
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SHEROES.1: A Bold Collective Exhibition at L’Aiguillage in Paris

The L’Aiguillage cultural space hosts SHEROES.1, a multimedia collective exhibition focusing on women whose contributions have been overlooked, running from March 28 to April 24, 2026, as part of International Women’s Rights Day.
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International Women's Day: In Her Room, a free collective exhibition in Paris

As part of International Women's Day celebrations, a complimentary exhibition will be open to visitors from March 5 to 15, 2026, in Paris. Through the lens of intimacy and seen through the eyes of various artists from the LGBTQIA+ community, "In Her Room" aims to tell a heartfelt story of self-discovery and the quest for personal freedom.
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This Paris exhibit turns coffins into art pieces at the Nothing Serious gallery

The Nothing Serious gallery is inviting you to explore a truly unique exhibition featuring unusual coffins and funerary urns, titled From Paa Joe to Paaris, running from February 27 to May 24, 2026.
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Plaza Athénée: Michel Bassompierre's menagerie brings the artist’s work to the hotel — check out our photos from the exhibition

The Plaza Athénée unveils Michel Bassompierre's wildlife series with a free-to-visit sculpture exhibition. From gorillas and bears to horses, this captivating menagerie invites visitors to immerse themselves in the world of wildlife right at the heart of the iconic avenue Montaigne palace, ongoing until April 16, 2026.
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Heads and Words: David Cohen Exhibits in Paris at the Rachel Hardouin Gallery

The Rachel Hardouin Gallery in Paris is hosting the contemporary art exhibition Les têtes et les mots by David Cohen, a physician, researcher at the CNRS, and head of department at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital. Running from March 3 to April 11, 2026, the show features paintings, sculptures, and ceramics centered on the human figure and the written word, exploring the dialogue between artistic creation, language, and art therapy. The opening reception takes place on Tuesday, March 3, at 6 p.m.