Exposition art contemporain guide - activities

Microbial worlds – the exhibition to scrutinize at the Musée du Quai Branly, our pictures

From June 8 to September 11, 2022, the Musée du Quai Branly offers a journey into the infinitely small. Come and visit the playful “Microbial Worlds, Living with Small Beings” exhibition.

Sens dessus dessous: when art takes over Paris bridges on the Seine riverbanks

In the summer, the Seine riverbanks are a great place for Parisians and tourists to take a walk. From June 23 to September 23, 2022, these riverbanks are even more appealing thanks to installations by five artists. The “Sens dessus dessous” route is to be discovered now and free of charge!

Orlinski’s sculptures take over the 8th arrondissement, enjoy the open-air exhibition

Richard Orlinski unveils new pieces in the streets of Paris: from the Concorde to Madeleine, by the rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, you might run into huge and strange animals… A fabulous open-air exhibition to enjoy from June 9 to July 9, 2022.

Toucher le feu, femmes céramistes au Japon: the exhibition at the Musée Guimet

From June 1 to October 3, 2022, the Musée national des Arts Asiatiques (or Musée Guimet for friends) offers us to discover the exceptional work of female ceramicists in Japan with the “Toucher le feu, femmes céramistes au Japon” – or “Touching fire, female ceramicists in Japan” – exhibition.

Hubert de Givenchy – Collectionneur: the highly enviable auction by Christie’s

Hubert de Givenchy – Collectionneur is the compelling sale held from June 14 to 17, 2022, at Christie’s Paris and from June 8 to 23 online. The occasion to find an object that belonged to the designer, or only to enjoy a pre-sale exhibition from June 8 to 15, 2022.

Wonderland exhibition at Maison Populaire in Montreuil

La Maison Populaire de Montreuil invites you to discover artist Julia Scher's latest exhibition, Wonderland, from May 25 to July 15, 2022.

The Mutes, Lina Lapelytè's exhibition-performance at Lafayette Anticipations

Lafayette Anticipations invites art lovers to discover artist Lina Lapelytè's latest performance exhibition, The Mutes, from June 23 to July 24, 2022.

Histoires Naturelles exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs - Pictures

From April 14 to May 29, 2022, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs displays an exhibition within the nave, called “Histoires Naturelles, Dation François-Xavier et Claude Lalanne” shining a light the admission of 16 pieces of work and 38 drawings by the famous couple into the museum’s collections. Do not miss the exceptional musical event provided without extra cost, this Saturday May 7 in the nave and the famous Museums Night on Saturday May 14.

Germany, the 1920’s, the exhibition about New Objectivity at Centre Pompidou

Have you heard about New Objectivity? From May 11 to September 5, 2022, Centre Pompidou introduces us to this art movement that developed in the 1920’s in Germany.

Anita Molinero exhibition at the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris

The Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris is devoting an exhibition to the plastic artist, painter and sculptor Anita Molinero from March 25 to July 24, 2022. A unique plunge into the heart of her universe, full of anthropomorphic silhouettes.

Fluctuart exhibition, Diving into troubled waters - our photos

Fluctuart invites contemporary art lovers to discover its latest exhibition, Plongée en eaux troubles, from April 7 to June 17, 2022. The exhibition focuses on fish and other marine creatures, both real and mythological.

Eugène Leroy exhibition at the Musée d'art moderne de Paris

The Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris is devoting an exhibition to French painter Eugène Leroy from April 15 to August 28, 2022.

We Paint! the sublime free exhibition in the Cour Vitrée of the Beaux-Arts de Paris

We Paint! is the name of the free exhibition that awaits you in the sublime Cour Vitrée of the Palais des Etudes des Beaux-Arts in Paris, from March 24 to April 24, 2022. Discover the works of 33 artists selected over the last 10 years by the Prix François Prat, in a beautiful scenography designed by Christiano Raimondi, in dialogue with the site.

Xinyi Cheng exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations - our photos

The Lafayette Anticipations Foundation is devoting an exhibition to Chinese artist Xinyi Cheng, Seen Through Others, from March 23 to May 28, 2022. The exhibition invites visitors to question "the complexity of emotions, desires and relationships that permeate contemporary life".

Free rein given to Chiharu Shiota at the Musée Guimet in Paris

The Musée Guimet gives free rein to Chiharu Shiota. From March 16 to June 6, 2022, the Japanese artist weaves an inextricable protective network over the daily life made minuscule through this contemporary and uncommon installation.

Charles Ray, the extraordinary exhibition to discover at Centre Pompidou

From February 16 to June 20, 2022, American sculptor Charles Ray takes us to his surprising universe through an eponymous exhibition running at Centre Pompidou.

Australia Now 2021: Jonathan Jones exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo - new dates

On the occasion of Australia Now 2021, the Palais de Tokyo is hosting the very first exhibition in France by artist Jonathan Jones, entitled Untitled (transcriptions of country), from November 26, 2021 to February 20, 2022.

Natures Mortes, Anne Imhof's Carte Blanche at the Palais de Tokyo - performance dates

The Palais de Tokyo invites art lovers to discover artist Anne Imhof's new exhibition, entitled Natures Mortes, from May 22 to October 24, 2021. Performances take place from October 14 to 18 and 21 to 24, 2021.

Museums Night 2021 at Paris Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles

On Saturday July 3, 2021 the Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles takes part Museums Night, offering the perfect opportunity to visit the running exhibition free of charge.

Cherry Blossoms, the Damien Hirst exhibition at the Fondation Cartier

The Fondation Cartier invites British artist Damien Hirst from July 6, 2021 to January 2, 2022 to unveil his latest painting series called Cherry Blossoms (Cerisiers en Fleurs). A series of paintings that is part of the continuity of his researches, also showing the pleasure to meet – thanks to painting – the artist’s gesture again.