Painting exhibition guide

Intimate Henner, the man behind the artist: the exhibition at the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner

The Musée Jean-Jacques Henner reveals "the man behind the artist" in a new exhibition on view from May 17 to October 13, 2025.

Dans le Flou: our photos from the exhibition dans le brouillard at the Musée de l'Orangerie

The Musée de l'Orangerie presents the exhibition "Dans le flou" from April 30 to August 18, 2025. A journey to the heart of a singular aesthetic, between pictorial works, videos and installations, exploring the place of vagueness in art since 1945.

Figurabstra: our photos of the exhibition between abstract and figurative art at the Goldshteyn-Saatort gallery

For lovers of abstract and figurative art... Galerie Goldshteyn-Saatort invites you to discover the exhibition Figurabstra, from April 24 to June 24, 2025. A group show featuring twelve international artists exploring the dialogue between abstraction, figuration, East and West. Opening on April 24, 2025 from 7 to 10 pm, booking essential!

Eugène Boudin, the father of Impressionism: exhibition unveiled at Musée Marmottan Monet

The Musée Marmottan Monet hosts the exhibition "Eugène Boudin - Le père de l'impressionnisme : une collection particulière" from April 9 to August 31, 2025. An immersion in the work of the French artist, through 80 pieces from prestigious collections.

Brazil-France 2025 season: Rafael Carneiro exhibition at Espace Molière

To coincide with the Brazil-France 2025 Season, the Espace Molière in Paris is hosting the exhibition "De la Fabrique à l'Atelier" from April 11 to May 10, 2025. An immersive retrospective devoted to Rafael Carneiro, a key figure in Brazilian contemporary art, whose paintings blend territory, matter and collective memory.

Tender Spirits: the urban art exhibition at the Goldshteyn-Saatort gallery - extensions

Galerie Goldshteyn-Saatort hosts the exhibition "Tender Spirits", an exploration of the connection between sensuality and spirituality, extended to April 20, 2025. Among the artists on show are JonOne, FinDac, Belin, Mr Byste, Leon Keer and Insane51.

Philippe Perrot, staging intimacy: a singular exhibition at MAM Paris

The Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris is devoting a poignant exhibition to Philippe Perrot, an atypical figure in French contemporary painting, from April 4 to November 2, 2025. A not-to-be-missed event for lovers of intimate narratives, narrative art and dreamlike visions.

Barbro Östlihn: free exhibition dedicated to the Scandinavian painter at the Swedish Institute, our photos

For its new exhibition, the Swedish Institute is showcasing several works by talented painter Barbro Östlihn. An installation to be discovered free of charge from March 28 to July 20, 2025.

S'éclairer sans fin: Edi Dubien's poetic exhibition extended at the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature

Humans and animals come together in the poetic works and drawings of Edi Dubien, on show at the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature from December 10, 2024 to August 17, 2025.

Christian Krohg: the Musée d'Orsay dedicates an exhibition to the Norwegian painter, our photos

The Musée d'Orsay in Paris honors the works of Christian Krohg. From March 25 to July 27, 2025, the famous Parisian museum is devoting a retrospective to this Norwegian painter, virtually unknown in France, with the exhibition "Christian Krohg. The People of the North". An opportunity to learn more about this Scandinavian artist, particularly gifted at capturing everyday life with realism.

Maximilien Luce: our photos from the landscape exhibition at the Musée de Montmartre

A fine production between pointillism and neo-impressionism... The Musée de Montmartre invites you to discover an exhibition of works by the artist Maximilien Luce, entitled "Maximilien Luce, l'instinct du paysage", from March 21 to September 14, 2025. This retrospective, the first in Paris since 1983, showcases the landscape works of this neo-impressionist painter, ranging from urban scenes to luminous countryside.

Artemisia, heroine of art: our photos of the "Caravaggesque" exhibition at the Musée Jacquemart-André

A plunge into the work of one of the most internationally renowned women painters of her time... The Musée Jacquemart-André invites us to (re)discover the works of the celebrated painter Artemisia Gentileschi, through a retrospective exhibition presented from March 19 to August 3, 2025. From her beginnings with her father to her Caravaggesque inspirations, a look back at the life of a painter of unrivalled originality, both in terms of her career and her identity.

All Léger! Fernand Léger well surrounded at the Musée du Luxembourg - our photos

Fernand Léger from every angle... But above all through his successors and inspirations! From March 19 to July 20, 2025, the Musée du Luxembourg presents the exhibition Tous Léger! highlighting the works of major figures of New Realism and their dialogue with the American art scene. A rich itinerary of nearly 100 works awaits you for the occasion. We went along for the ride.

The Cleaning Company: Aurore Guez's new free exhibition

Artist Aurore Guez presents La Société de Nettoyage in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. A visual and sensory immersion into a world where cleanliness becomes an obsession, to be discovered on April 12, 2025.

Qu'importe le paysage: the Lucas Arruda exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay

The Musée d'Orsay is devoting a monographic exhibition to Brazilian artist Lucas Arruda, from April 8 to July 20, 2025, to coincide with the Brazil-France 2025 Season. A plunge into his imaginary landscapes and his quest for light, in dialogue with the Impressionists.

Degenerate Art" exhibition: the trial of modern art under Nazism at the Musée Picasso - photos

From February 18 to May 15, 2025, the Musée Picasso unveils an exhibition of so-called "degenerate" art, entitled "Degenerate Art: The Trial of Modern Art under Nazism". A fascinating, dark dive into art history, exploring the Nazi regime's persecution of the avant-garde.

Lê Phô, Mai-Thu, Vu Cao Dam: the exhibition at the Musée Cernuschi - Extensions

Modern Vietnamese art comes to Paris with a ground-breaking exhibition devoted to three pioneers of the genre: Lê Phô (1907-2001), Mai-Thu (1906-1980) and Vu Cao Dam (1908-2000). Visit the Musée Cernuschi until May 4, 2025 to admire the 150 works presented during this installation.

Cimabue: medieval Italian painting on show at the Louvre - our photos

The Musée du Louvre pays tribute to the revolutionary master of 13th-century Italian painting: Cimabue. The exhibition runs from January 22 to May 12, 2025.

descARTes: Kiichiro Ogawa's exhibition at Galerie La Lison

Galerie La Lison presents descARTes, a new exhibition by Japanese artist Kiichiro Ogawa, from January 17 to March 5, 2025. Eight works born of collaborations with musicians, dancers and performers reveal a unique artistic fusion. An invitation to discover a universe where painting, music and movement meet.

Épiphanies: the free, spellbinding painting exhibition unveiled at the Collège des Bernardins

Painter Augustin Frison-Roche exhibits his colorful canvases, inspired by epiphanies and mystical visions. On view free of charge from January 9 to February 26, 2025, at the Collège des Bernardins.