Contemporary art

Art Basel Paris 2025: a monumental totem installed on the forecourt of the Institut de France, photos

Once again this year, the Institut de France is participating in the outdoor program of the Paris+ contemporary art fair by Art Basel. From October 17 to 28, 2025, come and admire an impressive sculpture by Ugo Rondinone on the institution's forecourt.

Art Basel Paris 2025: Kermit the Frog takes over Place Vendôme, our photos

Art is everywhere in Paris, even on the Place Vendôme! For the Art Basel Paris fair, from October 20 to 26, 2026, artist Alex Da Corte is recreating an incident involving a giant green balloon bearing the image of Kermit the Frog... Discover it for free in the open air this fall.

The Fondation Cartier for Contemporary Art unveils its new address: reopening program

Farewell Boulevard Raspail, hello Palais-Royal: the Fondation Cartier has moved to new premises in the 1st arrondissement. It will reopen to the general public on October 25, 2025, with a special weekend event.

La Licorne, l'Étoile et la Lune: the Lamarche-Ovize exhibition at the Musée de la Chasse

The Florentine and Alexandre Lamarche-Ovize duo take over the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature with "La Licorne, l'Étoile et la Lune", an immersive exhibition combining art, dream habitat and dream landscapes, on view from October 14, 2025 to March 8, 2026.

Salon d'Automne 2025: contemporary art on the Place de la Concorde

The Salon d'Automne is the must-attend event for all contemporary artists, from October 29 to November 2, 2025. Over 1,000 works will be on display at Place de la Concorde, just a stone's throw from the Petit Palais, where the Salon was born in 1903.

Art Basel Paris 2025: an exhibition on Delacroix's legacy at the Musée Eugène Delacroix

Contemporary art takes center stage at the Musée Eugène Delacroix during the week of Art Basel Paris 2025. This year, from October 22 to November 2, 2025, artist Nate Lowman explores Delacroix's legacy in a new exhibition.

Moderne Art Fair 2025 : le salon de l'art contemporain, moderne et du design de retour à Paris

Amoureux de l'art moderne et du design, ce salon est pour vous ! Découvrez de nombreux artistes et galeries d'art réunis au Moderne Art Fair, du 23 au 26 octobre 2025, sur la place de la Concorde.

Euphoria: an exceptional night for the last days of the inflatable exhibition at the Grand Palais

A new inflatable exhibition lands in the capital from June 6 to September 7, 2025, following its run in Rome. The Grand Palais, freshly renovated, is transformed with huge installations and works of art that will amaze the whole family. Don't miss the exceptional nocturne on September 6, 2025.

La Nuit Blanche in Paris, history and origins of this major contemporary art event

What exactly is the Nuit Blanche in Paris? This not-to-be-missed event returns to Paris this Saturday, June 7, 2025, with a host of artistic programs accessible free of charge for an entire night. But do you know what it stands for, and when and how this event dedicated to contemporary creation was born? Here's the history and origins of the famous Nuit Blanche in Paris.

The Blooming of a Heritage: an exhibition of 10 contemporary Japanese artists at Galerie Sato

This spring, Galerie Sato in Paris opens its doors to 10 contemporary Japanese artists in a small group show entitled "The Blooming of a Heritage". Visit us from April 17 to May 3, 2025, to discover this free artistic event combining painting, ceramics and textiles.

Biennale d'Issy 2025: contemporary art in the spotlight at the Musée de la Carte à Jouer

The Issy Biennial is back for its 16th edition at the Musée de la Carte à Jouer in Issy-les-Moulineaux. This contemporary art rendez-vous awaits us from September 17 to November 9, 2025. Discover the program.

59 rivoli organizes an evening party this Thursday, March 27

59 Rivoli has announced an evening event this Thursday, March 27, 2025. On the program: performance, exhibition and DJ set in the heart of Paris, from 8pm to midnight.

The Soul Trembles: Chiharu Shiota's reopening exhibition at the Grand Palais

The Grand Palais is celebrating its reopening with an exhibition by Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota, known for her installations of interwoven woollen threads, to be admired under the glass roof from December 11, 2024 to March 19, 2025.

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.

Did you know? The Palais de l'Elysée houses an hourglass that will take a thousand years to run down.

It's an original and fascinating work of art, created by French artist Benoît Pype: the millennial hourglass should take 1,000 years to run down. It is installed in the office of the French President.

Closure of the Centre Pompidou: where will the works of art be stored during the works?

Good news for fans of contemporary art and regular visitors to the Centre Pompidou! Despite the announced closure, you'll still be able to find the works, from 2026, in a storage and exhibition space in Massy!

Le monde est à tous.tes: a free multicultural exhibition at the Maison de la Conversation

Contemporary art mingles with sport in a multi-faceted exhibition spanning France's 13 administrative regions, with a topical theme in the Île-de-France region: diversity. "Le monde est à tous.tes" is an ode to multiculturalism, at the heart of the Maison de la Conversation.

MARMOE 2023, the Mois des ARts de MOntreuil pour l'Enfance festival

The MARMOE festival (Mois des ARts de MOntreuil pour l'Enfance) returns for another edition in 2023, from November 8 to December 3. On the program: theater, exhibitions, workshops, shows, screenings and many other events for children, in 26 venues across the city.

Doppelganger! our photos from the Jakob Lena Knebl & Ashley Hans Scheirl exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo

Immerse yourself in the transgressive world of Doppelganger! the exhibition by Austrian duo Knebl & Scheirl at the Palais de Tokyo, on view from October 19, 2023 to January 7, 2024. Blending contemporary art and reflections on identity, discover a unique scenography that blends design, literature and culture, and get ready for an overwhelming experience before its next appearance at Deichtorhallen Hamburg in 2024!

Les Cages de l'Imaginaire exhibition by Sandra Chevrier at Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery - our photos

Discover the universe fusing femininity and comic book culture of Canadian artist Sandra Chevrier at her first Solo Show in France at Galerie Goldshteyn-Saatort, from September 29 to November 30, 2023. With "Les Cages de l'Imaginaire", plunge into a profound exploration of feminine power and the challenges of the modern woman!