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Javier Calleja's big-eyed characters come to Paris for a free exhibition.

Big-eyed characters, punchy phrases, and a cabinet-of-curiosities kind of hang: Javier Calleja unveils CURIOUSLY, his new free exhibition at the Almine Rech gallery in Paris, running May 30 through July 25, 2026.

This fashion exhibition traces the history of the New Look as imagined by Jonathan Anderson in 150 couture creations.

The Dior Gallery unveils a new retrospective journey, opening on June 10, 2026. Nearly 150 garments, sketches and archives chart the house’s style, from Christian Dior to Jonathan Anderson.

A free exhibition in Paris this July will unveil more than 1,000 previously unseen fashion drawings by Karl Lagerfeld.

Before they go under the hammer, more than 1,000 unreleased Karl Lagerfeld drawings are unveiled in a free exhibition at Sotheby’s Paris from July 2 to 7, 2026.

A free exhibition unveils Claudia Cardinale's jewelry at a Paris auction house.

The jewelry of the legendary Italian actress Claudia Cardinale steps out of its case for one final spotlight before going up for auction. From June 19 to 26, 2026, a free exhibition will reveal them at a major Paris auction house in the 8th arrondissement, just a stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées.

Serena Carone exhibition at Perrotin Gallery: a world of faience and illusions - photos

In the Marais, the Perrotin gallery hosts Serena Carone's unsettling universe. In the space, the artist blurs the lines with her glazed earthenware and trompe-l'œil tricks. Here perception constantly moves between reality and appearances. A free exhibition to discover from June 5 to 18, 2026.

Cosmofania: the contemporary art exhibition exploring the sacred at Maubuisson Abbey

The Abbey of Maubuisson presents Cosmofania, a collective exhibition of contemporary art devoted to the sacred, spirituality, and the invisible realms, in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône in the Val-d’Oise, from October 11, 2026 to February 21, 2027. An artistic journey that explores rituals, states of consciousness, and perceptual experiences within this historic Ile-de-France monument.

Gustave Fayet at the Louis Vuitton Foundation: Van Gogh, Gauguin and Redon in a landmark exhibition

The Louis Vuitton Foundation is dedicating a major, blockbuster exhibition to Gustave Fayet, a visionary collector and multi-disciplinary creator, from October 9, 2026, to March 8, 2027.

Gianni Versace: A retrospective of the Italian fashion designer at the Musée Maillol — review & photos

Paris dresses itself in glamour this summer with "Gianni Versace Retrospective" at the Maillol Museum, running June 5 to September 6, 2026. A blend of baroque flair and bold prints, the fashion retrospective promises color and extravagance, true to the legend.

The Cave Sketches: JR's free exhibition at Perrotin Gallery — Our Photos

At the Perrotin gallery, JR reveals the making of La Caverne du Pont Neuf through Les Esquisses de la Caverne, a free exhibition running from June 5 to July 25, 2026. Drawings, collages and preparatory studies extend the experience of this monumental installation conceived for Paris’s oldest bridge.

Free exhibition and auction dedicated to items formerly owned by Michael Jackson - photos

Gleaming glove, moccasins, stage jackets… In Neuilly-sur-Seine, the auction house Aguttes is staging a free exhibition and a sale of items once owned by Michael Jackson, running until June 3, 2026. A rare chance to see, and perhaps buy, a piece of pop legend.

This Italian jeweler is at the heart of a free, one-off exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo — reservations

Gleaming stones, chains that have become iconic, and a distinctly modern vision of jewelry: with The Revolutionary Jeweler, Pomellato traces nearly six decades of design at the Palais de Tokyo. This free, reservation-only exhibition, running from June 24 to July 20, 2026, revisits the Milanese house’s history through its emblematic pieces, striking imagery, and its unique approach to contemporary jewelry.

Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace at Le Bourget, a unique place that puts stars in your eyes

The Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace at Le Bourget is a nugget for those who dream of traveling, while the world's eyes are riveted on Mars, the Moon and the ISS. Here, you can rediscover the planes of the conquest of air and space for free, and even climb aboard a number of mythical aircraft!

Leonardo Cremonini in Versailles: the exhibition at Espace Richaud and the Lambinet Museum — our photos

The Espace Richaud and the Lambinet Museum in Versailles are hosting an exhibition devoted to Leonardo Cremonini, a master of poetic realism, narrative stillness, and pictorial tension, from May 27 to October 5, 2026.

Simulacres: the free exhibition at Magasins Généraux (93) that blurs the lines between reality and illusion.

Reality takes on a slight blur in Pantin, at the Magasins Généraux, from June 25 to September 27, 2026. With the free exhibition “Simulacres,” certainties falter and images sometimes hold the upper hand. Here, seeing isn’t always enough to understand.

The Rallye des Princesses showcases its collection cars on Place Vendôme — our photos

Engines, elegance and classic cars: the Rallye des Princesses lands on Place Vendôme on May 23, 2026. On Saturday, the public is invited to freely observe the crews’ technical and administrative checks, alongside an open-air display of the cars. Sunday morning, the 100% women’s race gets under way from the iconic square, bound for Saint-Tropez.

Lélia Demoisy at Domaine de Chamarande: an exhibition exploring forest narratives — our photos

At the Domaine départemental de Chamarande in Essonne, Lélia Demoisy presents a contemporary art exhibition devoted to the forest, to living beings, and to the traces left by matter, running from May 10 to August 30, 2026. With Récits de forêts, the artist unfolds sculptures and installations within a sensitive journey around the memory of woods and landscapes.

Amédée Couder, fabric designer: the exhibition behind the scenes of design at the Musée de la Toile de Jouy

The Toile de Jouy Museum pays tribute to 19th-century artist Amédée Couder, a pivotal textile designer. The exhibition runs from June 19, 2026 to January 10, 2027.

Pop Central: museum of iconic movie cars and vintage video games - CLOSED FOR GOOD

- The museum closed its doors permanently in November 2025 - Who hasn't dreamed of taking the wheel of the Batmobile or reliving the arcade-hall vibe of the 1990s? In Étréchy (91), the Pop Central Museum invites you on Wednesdays, Fridays, and weekends, for a total immersion in pop culture, with legendary film cars and vintage arcade cabinets galore.

Fashion in all its majesty: the Haute Couture exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs unfolds — our photos

The Decorative Arts Museum hosts Fashion in Majesty: Haute Couture and Tradition at the Thai court from May 13 to November 1, 2026. Through more than a hundred outfits, accessories, and textile pieces drawn from the royal family's collections, the exhibition shows how Queen Sirikit modernized Thai ceremonial dress while preserving its traditional codes, notably through her collaboration with Pierre Balmain and Maison Lesage.

This free Haute Couture fashion exhibition has taken up residence in an Art Deco auction house in Paris.

The auction house Tajan is staging a free exhibition in Paris dedicated to haute couture in the 8th arrondissement, on Friday, May 22, and then from Monday, May 25 to Wednesday, May 27, 2026. An exclusive collection brings together fashion pieces and accessories from the greatest houses, from Dior to Chanel, Alaïa to Alexander McQueen, with Hermès not forgotten.