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Opening of the ALTAR exhibition — Contemporary Polish design at the Polish Library in Paris

ALTAR highlights contemporary Polish design at the Polish Library in Paris, with a free opening event on September 3, 2026, on Île Saint-Louis.

Beatles, Mick Jagger, Yves Saint Laurent… a free exhibition in Paris brings together 27 iconic photos.

From the Beatles to Yves Saint Laurent, via Françoise Hardy and Mick Jagger, icons parade at Christie's. The Beautiful Years brings together 27 photographs by Jean-Marie Périer, on view free of charge until August 28, 2026.

Exhibition FLORE at the Musée de la Vie romantique in Paris

The FLORE exhibition arrives at the Musée de la Vie romantique in Paris, running May 22 through November 21, 2027. The photographer presents a set of unseen images exploring the romantic friendships of George Sand, Chopin, Pauline Viardot, and Ary Scheffer.

FUJIKINA Paris 2026 puts the spotlight on photography at the Palais Brongniart.

FUJIKINA Paris 2026 takes over the Palais Brongniart from September 4 to 6. This photography fair, welcoming both amateurs and professionals, brings together exhibitions, talks, masterclasses, gear demonstrations, and photo outings in the heart of Paris. Three days to explore photographic culture, practice, and connect with artists and international photographers.

U2: An Irish Story, the exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of Bono's band at the Irish Cultural Centre

This autumn, U2 turns 50! To mark the occasion, the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris is hosting a free exhibition devoted to the legendary Irish rock band U2. Mark your calendars for September 23, 2026, to discover this unprecedented event.

Japanese photography since 1945 on display at the BnF François-Mitterrand site

From September 30, 2026 to January 31, 2027, the BnF François-Mitterrand site highlights Japanese photography since 1945, presenting the work of around a hundred artists, including Hiromi Tsuchida, Shigeo Gocho, Yoshi Takata, Mamoru Sakamoto, and Kazuo Amemiya.

Small Lives: Centre Pompidou's exhibition at the Panthéon

The exhibition Vies minuscules fills the Pantheon’s nave in Paris from 25 September 2026 to 31 January 2027. About thirty artists from the Centre Pompidou’s collections tell the stories of anonymous lives, with no extra ticket required.

Remember Me: Masterpieces of photography from the Pinault Collection are on display at the Bourse de Commerce.

This fall and winter, the Bourse de Commerce hosts the photographic masterpieces from the Pinault Collection. From October 7, 2026 to January 18, 2027, you can explore around 700 works by more than 70 artists, including Erwin Blumenfeld, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Lee Miller, Irving Penn, Cindy Sherman, and Annie Leibovitz.

Hassan Hajjaj: My rock stars, the colorful portraits by the contemporary artist on display at the Music Museum

Hassan Hajjaj, the renowned contemporary artist and photographer who draws on his Moroccan heritage and multiculturalism, unveils his colorful, playful portraits in an unprecedented exhibition to be seen at the Museum of Music from September 22, 2026 to April 25, 2027. For the occasion, the group Acid Arab will present a sound piece that engages with the exhibition.

In Paris, this exhibition traces 60 years of fashion through the lens of Irving Penn, opening in September.

Irving Penn makes his mark at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie with PENN & FASHION, running from September 30, 2026 to January 17, 2027. Spanning more than six decades of images, the exhibition shows how his eye reshaped the rules of fashion photography, from Dior and Balenciaga to Issey Miyake, Chanel, and John Galliano.

Parallax: Stan Douglas, the artist at the center of a photography exhibition at the Jeu de Paume

Photography as a way to tell stories and shape reality... Discover Stan Douglas’s work through the Parallax exhibition, on view at the Jeu de Paume from 20 October 2026 to 10 January 2027.

This fashion exhibition in Paris reveals the intimate Africa of a master couturier in 50 silhouettes.

Memories turned into silhouettes. From July 7, 2026 to January 4, 2027, the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation stages an exhibition that explores the deep ties between the designer and Africa, through around fifty creations and previously unseen photographs by Peter Beard.

Fragile Beauty: Elton John's Photo Collection on Display at the Jeu de Paume — Our Photos

The Jeu de Paume unveils a curated selection of photographs from Elton John and David Furnish’s collections. The exhibition is open from June 12 to September 27, 2026.

Chris Morin-Eitner: first solo exhibition by the photographer-artist at Nature Forte Gallery

Until July 11, 2026, Nature Forte Gallery in Paris is exhibiting the prints by Chris Morin-Eitner, a photographer-artist who probes the ecological consequences of human activities on Earth.

Two fashion photographers take the spotlight in a chic, free exhibition at Galerie Rouge.

La Galerie Rouge invites us to discover the work of two American fashion photographers, in a free exhibition running from May 29 to September 19, 2026.

Sumo, Sacred Forces: a photo exhibition worth seeing at the Maison de la culture du Japon

As the capital welcomed the Paris Sumo Tournament, the Maison de la Culture du Japon is hosting a free exhibition dedicated to this ancient martial art. Be sure to visit through September 26, 2026 to discover "Sumo, Sacred Forces", a photographic installation by Bruno Aveillan.

Two centuries of images: a free, outdoor photography exhibition in Hauts-de-Seine.

The Domaine de Sceaux and the Chanteraines departmental park are hosting a brand-new, free photo exhibition. From June 18 to December 18, 2026, discover “Two Centuries of Images.”

Madeleine de Sinéty, A Life: The Retrospective Exhibition at the Jeu de Paume — Our Photos

The Jeu de Paume is presenting a retrospective of Madeleine de Sinéty's work, a photographer who captured rural daily life. The exhibition "Une vie" is on view from June 12 to September 27, 2026.

Louvre Photo, when the museum inspires photographers: an original exhibition at the Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum presents an unconventional exhibition and staging itself through photography, in a special route to be seen from November 4, 2026 to May 3, 2027.

The Catacombs host a photo exhibition on Paris, from the depths to the skies.

The photographer Nadar, renowned for his images of Paris, is being celebrated at the Catacombs of Paris. From September 29, 2026 to January 31, 2027, don’t miss the exhibition "Nadar: Inventing Paris, From the Depths to the Sky."