Half-year exhibition two guides

Joseph Grigely at the Palais de Tokyo: An Exhibition Exploring Accessibility in Cultural Spaces

The deaf artist Joseph Grigely takes over a difficult-to-access space at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris with his exhibition "Nous en sommes là – This is where we are". This thought-provoking show explores architectural accessibility within cultural institutions through a combination of visual works and a risograph publication. Running from April 3 to September 13, 2026, it challenges visitors to reconsider how our environments are designed and experienced.

Cheryl Marie Wade at the Palais de Tokyo: An immersive experience into crip culture and activist poetry

The Palais de Tokyo is hosting a groundbreaking group exhibition centered on the poetry of Cheryl Marie Wade, a prominent figure in Berkeley’s crip art scene, from April 3 to September 13, 2026. Featuring archival footage, performances, and installations, the show aims to breathe new life into a marginalized artistic voice that bridges poetry, activism, and the remembrance of disability.

Cathy de Monchaux at the Palais de Tokyo: a groundbreaking, thought-provoking retrospective in Paris

The Palais de Tokyo in Paris is hosting France’s first retrospective of British artist Cathy de Monchaux, running from April 3 to September 13, 2026. Showcasing nearly fifty works, the exhibition spans four decades of her creative journey, exploring themes of the human body, materials, and emotive storytelling.

Benoît Piéron at the Palais de Tokyo: an exhibition exploring themes of care, vulnerability, and imagination

The Palais de Tokyo in Paris is hosting a retrospective dedicated to contemporary artist Benoît Piéron, focusing on sculptures and installations inspired by the hospital environment. Running from April 3 to September 13, 2026, the exhibition delves into themes of care, waiting, and fragility through works that blend medical aesthetics, sensory experiences, and reflections on vulnerability as a universal condition.

Jesse Darling at the Palais de Tokyo: an immersive exhibition blending ruins with forgotten stories

The Palais de Tokyo in Paris is hosting an immersive exhibition by British artist Jesse Darling, the winner of the 2023 Turner Prize. The show is open from April 3rd to September 13th, 2026. Through monumental installations crafted from discarded materials and everyday objects, the artist explores the fragile foundations of the structures that shape our lives.

Plumes of Paradise at the Quai Branly Museum: an exhibition celebrating the birds of New Guinea

The Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac Museum in Paris is hosting the exhibition Feathers of Paradise from May 12 to November 8, 2026. Dedicated to the birds of paradise from New Guinea, this showcase features nearly 190 items—including adornments, paintings, preserved specimens, fashion objects, and illustrated books. The exhibit takes visitors on a journey through five centuries of fascination with these spectacular creatures, weaving together perspectives from art, science, ethnology, and ecology.

Borderlines: The exhibition at the Cité des sciences exploring the boundaries of our world

In Paris, the City of Science is hosting the exhibition Frontière, an immersive and documentary experience that explores the concept of borders through ten real-world case studies from around the globe. Running from April 14, 2026, to January 2, 2028, this exhibition invites visitors aged 12 and up to engage in a thought-provoking journey at the intersection of geography, society, and art.

Primordial Water at the Louvre: An Exhibition Exploring Mesopotamia and Water Management

The Louvre Museum will showcase The Primeval Water exhibition from May 20, 2026, to March 15, 2027, in the Antiquities of the Orient galleries. This exhibit will explore how Mesopotamian civilizations invented some of the earliest hydraulic systems and envisioned their surroundings in relation to water. Through artifacts, stories, and infrastructure models, the display will examine our modern relationship with this vital resource.

Annette Messager at the Museum of Hunting and Nature: An Exhibition Exploring the Relationship Between Animals and Humans

The Museum of Hunting and Nature in Paris is presenting a groundbreaking exhibition by artist Annette Messager, focused on animal imagery and its artistic reimagining. Running from April 14 to September 20, 2026, the show is titled "A Swallow Doesn't Make Spring." It features a mix of installations, hybrid artworks, and iconic pieces that engage in a compelling dialogue with the museum's existing collections.

Captives: Mediterranean Slavery Uncovered at the Arab World Institute

The Arab World Institute in Paris is hosting an exhibition dedicated to the history of slavery between Christians and Muslims across the Mediterranean from the 17th century to 1830. Titled "Captives: Arts and Slavery in the Modern Mediterranean", the exhibit runs from March 31, 2026, to July 19, 2026. Through artworks, rare artifacts, and unpublished documents, it offers a historical perspective on those enslaved and forced into labor in the ports of Europe and North Africa.

Exhibition "Cézanne and Us" at the Grand Palais: Dive into the Legacy of the Father of Modern Art

The Grand Palais is hosting a major exhibition dedicated to Paul Cézanne, titled Cézanne and Us, running from September 23, 2026, to January 17, 2027. This outside-the-venue exhibit has been developed in partnership with the Musée d'Orsay.

Georges de la Tour: French Painter's Exhibition Extended at the Jacquemart-André Museum

Discover the works of Georges de la Tour, the French heir to Caravaggio and a master of chiaroscuro, in a comprehensive retrospective on display at the Jacquemart-André Museum from September 11, 2025, to February 22, 2026.

Chiorama Exhibition: An immersive experience at the Renault® parade on the Champs-Elysées

From November 8, 2025, to February 28, 2026, the Renault® showcase transforms into an immersive, emotionally engaging experience celebrating the legendary Renault Clio. Featuring an exhibition of iconic models, a curated artistic program, and interactive activities, Cliorama offers a vibrant tribute to love, culture, and design. This is a must-visit event for automotive enthusiasts, photography lovers, and culture aficionados alike.

Écorchée Vive: the shocking exhibition on femininity and the body at the Galerie La Lison

At Galerie La Lison, artist Ono explores the female body, its wounds, its memory, and its resilience in a powerful sculptural exhibition combining wood, porcelain, and plaster, from November 13 to December 27, 2025. Opening reception on November 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Palais de Tokyo: ECHO DELAY REVERB, an exhibition celebrating contemporary American art

The Palais de Tokyo presents ECHO DELAY REVERB, a major group exhibition from October 22, 2025, to February 15, 2026, which explores the links between contemporary American art and Francophone thought, curated by Naomi Beckwith.

Melvin Edwards at the Palais de Tokyo: our photos of his carte blanche for the American Season

The Palais de Tokyo is honoring Melvin Edwards, an iconic American sculptor, with a retrospective exhibition never before seen in France, from October 22, 2025, to February 15, 2026. This carte blanche explores the links between contemporary art, history, memory, and Francophone thought.

Clear skies / troubled waters: our photos of Steffani Jemison's exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations

American artist Steffani Jemison presents "Clear Skies / Troubled Waters" at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris, from October 22, 2025, to February 8, 2026. This immersive exhibition combines sculpture, video, and sensory experimentation to explore movement, gravity, and the perception of the body in space.

A hundred years of Art Deco at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, anniversary exhibition from 1925 to 2025 in pictures

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris is celebrating the centenary of Art Deco with an exceptional exhibition from October 22, 2025, to April 26, 2026: '1925-2025. One Hundred Years of Art Deco'. Nearly 1,000 works showcasing the timeless elegance of this style, accompanied by a spectacular reconstruction of the Orient Express, await you. Let us take you on a journey of discovery.

Sole Crushing by Meriem Bennani: our photos of the immersive installation at Lafayette Anticipations

Meriem Bennani's exhibition "Sole Crushing" will be on display at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris from October 22, 2025, to February 8, 2026. This monumental installation combines contemporary art, performance, and music through an immersive sound work animated by percussive flip-flops.