History of art

Hector Obalk at the Théâtre Libre: a new take on Caravaggio

Hector Obalk continues All of Art History in Under Two Hours at Théâtre Libre during the 2026–2027 season. The cycle features seven installments, including the new Caravaggio, etc.

Did you know? You can take art history courses at the Louvre in Paris.

In Paris, the École du Louvre offers the general public art history courses, open to non-students, in the heart of the Louvre Palace each year, from September to June. The museum also hosts free lectures on occasion. A perfect way to become an authority on art history!

Les Nocturnes Artistiques: free art history evenings at Ground Control

Lovers of art history, Ground Control has thought of you with its new Nocturnes artistiques event, the first edition of which focuses on feminism. On the program: a free quiz, prizes to be won and a participatory conference, this October 17, 2024.

Musée du Grand Siècle: the incredible project set within the former Caserne Sully in Saint-Cloud

Calling all fans of the 17th century art! The Hauts-de-Seine department launches a new cultural project likely to be in the limelight very soon. Expected in 2026, the Musée du Grand Siècle will take place within the former Caserne Sully in Saint-Cloud, and displays 3,500 drawings, over 650 paintings by artists from the 15th to mid-20th century, and even a library of history of art gathering over 50,000 books!

A copy of Rodin’s The Thinker to be auctioned soon in Paris

A very rare copy of Auguste Rodin’s famous bronze sculpture “The Thinker” will be auctioned in Paris, on June 30, 222, for several millions of euros, after being displayed in New York and Hong Kong.