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American Images at MEP: Dana Lixenberg examines the American Dream through a captivating photo exhibition

Through her striking portraits, photographer Dana Lixenberg challenges the myth of the American Dream. Her exhibition, American Images, is open for visitors at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie from February 11th to May 24th, 2026.

Photo Days 2025: the contemporary photo festival to be experienced throughout Paris

Photo Days is the artsy event not to be missed this autumn in Paris. We look forward to seeing you from November 3 to 30, 2025, to discover the various exhibitions and events organized in Parisian institutions and galleries. Here's the program!

Wish This Was Real: American artist Tyler Mitchell exhibits at MEP

For the first time, photographer Tyler Mitchell is honored in a solo exhibition at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie. Discover his work from October 15, 2025 to January 25, 2026.

World Photography Day: exhibitions and museums in Paris today

This Tuesday, August 19, 2025, is World Photography Day. It's an excellent excuse to head off to the capital's art galleries and museums to enjoy the latest photo exhibitions.

Edward Weston, Modernity Revealed: the retrospective exhibition at the MEP

The Maison Européenne de la Photographie is dedicating an exhibition to Edward Weston, one of the greatest photographic artists of the 20th century. His work is revealed in the exhibition Modernité Révélée, on view from October 15, 2025 to January 25, 2026.

Marie-Laure de Decker: the photojournalist reveals herself in a retrospective at the MEP - our photos

The Maison Européenne de la Photographie is devoting a major exhibition to Marie-Laure de Decker, the great photojournalist of the 20th century. The retrospective runs from June 4 to September 28, 2025.

Dennis Morris: Music + Life: the retrospective exhibition at the Maison européenne de la photographie

The Maison Européenne de la Photographie pays tribute to Dennis Morris with a new exhibition on view from February 5 to May 18, 2025.

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.

Fashion icon: MEP pays tribute to model Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn in an exhibition

The Maison Européenne de la Photographie unveils a totally new exhibition dedicated to model Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn, to be discovered from February 28 to May 26, 2024.

Exhibition "Extérieurs - Annie Ernaux et la photographie" at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie

The Maison Européenne de la Photographie dedicates its new exhibition to the work of Annie Ernaux, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2022. Here's what's in store at the MEP from Wednesday, February 28 to Sunday, May 26, 2024 for this groundbreaking exhibition entitled "Extérieurs - Annie Ernaux et la photographie".

La Maison Européenne de la Photographie, the museum of contemporary photography in Paris

Just a stone's throw from the Saint-Paul metro station in the Marais district, the Maison Européenne de la Photographie showcases those who have turned photography into an art form, a political medium and a means of rebelling, documenting and paying homage... We'll take you with us to the heart of the cultural venue dedicated to photography in Paris!

A weekend of family fun at the MEP, December 2 and 3, 2023

On Saturday December 2 and Sunday December 3, 2023, visit the Maison Européenne de la Photographie, in the Marais district, to discover the latest exhibitions through a special program designed especially for the little ones.

Viviane Sassen exhibits at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie with PHOSPHOR: Art & Fashion

Intense, colorful, surprising: Viviane Sassen's work can be described in many ways... Come and admire her work at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie, from October 18, 2023 to February 11, 2024, with the exhibition PHOSPHOR: Art & Fashion.

Poetry of the earth, Maya Rochat's exhibition combining nature and photography at the MEP

Until October 1, 2023, the Maison Européenne de la Photographie welcomes Belgian artist Maya Rochat for a colorful, immersive exhibition.

Rachel Fleminger Hudson exhibition: discover the artist's photos at the MEP

Color, movement, the element of surprise: discover the incredible photographs of Rachel Fleminger Hudson, in a retrospective exhibition presented at the MEP from July 21 to October 1, 2023.

“Momentum, la mécanique de l’épreuve” exhibition by JR at Paris Maison Européenne de la Photographie

Famous contemporary artist JR takes over Paris Maison Européenne de la Photographie from November 7, 2018 to February 10, 2019 with a great monographic exhibition called “Momentum, la mécanique de l’épreuve”.

Carte blanche for JR at the Maison Européenne de la Photo

The famous photographer JR will be setting up shop at the MEP - Maison Européenne de la Photographie, from November 7, 2018. The famous photographer, known for his large-scale portraits of strangers pasted in giant formats in streets around the world, will have carte blanche, so surprise surprise!