Summer exhibition guide

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 Through artworks, rare artifacts, and unpublished documents, it offers a historical perspective on those enslaved and forced into labor in the ports of Europe and North Africa.

Henry Taylor at the Picasso Museum Paris: A Contemporary American Painting Exhibition

The Picasso Museum in Paris is hosting an exhibition dedicated to Henry Taylor, the acclaimed American contemporary painter, featuring a collection of portraits and works that explore collective memory and references to Picasso. Running from April 8th to September 6th, 2026, the exhibition is carefully curated in collaboration with the artist himself and is accessible to visitors at the Parisian museum.

Monet and Time at the Orangerie Museum: An Exhibition Exploring the Moment, the Duration, and the Water Lilies

At the Orangerie Museum, the exhibition "Monet and Time" delves into how Claude Monet captured moments, the passage of time, and the evolving landscape through his series and the Water Lilies cycle, running from September 30, 2026, to March 29, 2027.

Fashion in all its grandeur: Haute couture and tradition at the Thai court — an exhibition at the Museum of Decorative Arts

Looking ahead, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs is gearing up for a grand exhibition on royal fashion: “Majestic Fashion: Haute Couture and Tradition at the Thai Court,” set to run from May 13 to November 1, 2026. Over a hundred garments and accessories—designed by Queen Sirikit in collaboration with Thai historians and designers—offer a captivating glimpse into the evolution of royal elegance. This sartorial dialogue began with the legendary designer Pierre Balmain and continues today through the Balmain and Lesage houses.

Rick Owens: A Major Fashion Exhibition at Palais Galliera — Last Chance to Visit

Rick Owens takes over the Palais Galliera from June 28, 2025 to January 4, 2026 with a shock retrospective exhibition that extends beyond the museum walls. Over 100 silhouettes, never-before-seen archives and works of art reveal the raw, iconoclastic universe of the master of the underground and fallen elegance. Join us this summer for an immersive dive into fashion as rebellion!

Calder. Dreaming in Equilibrium: The Retrospective Exhibition of the Sculptor at the Fondation Louis Vuitton

For its upcoming exhibition, the Fondation Louis Vuitton will celebrate Alexander Calder with "Calder. Dreaming in Equilibrium" a remarkable retrospective running from April 15 to August 16, 2026. The show will feature nearly 300 works, including mobiles, stabile sculptures, and jewelry brought to life. In the striking architectural spaces designed by Frank Gehry, art will no longer be static... it will pulsate, sway, and dream gracefully in perfect balance.

The Atelier of the Sorcerers: Kamome Shirahama's Exhibition at the Ancienne Poste in Versailles – CANCELLED

WARNING, EVENT CANCELLED - The Old Post Office in Versailles hosts an exhibition dedicated to Kamome Shirahama, the author of the cult manga The Sorcerers’ Atelier, exploring traditional drawing, graphic magic and a poetic universe from April 18 to July 12, 2026.

Leonardo Cremonini exhibition at the Espace Richaud and the Musée Lambinet in Versailles

The Espace Richaud and the Musée Lambinet in Versailles are hosting an immersive exhibition dedicated to Leonardo Cremonini, master of poetic realism, narrative silence, and pictorial tension, from May 27 to October 5, 2026.

Dreamed Japan, images of the floating world: the immersive exhibition returns to the Atelier des Lumières

Travel to the Japan of artists' dreams with the immersive exhibition at the Atelier des Lumières, open every Wednesday from November 12 to December 3, 2025.

Van Gogh, Starry Night: the immersive exhibition is extended at the Atelier des Lumières

First presented in 2019, the Atelier des Lumières takes us back into the world of Van Gogh with an immersive exhibition open every Wednesday from November 12 to December 3, 2025. Stroll through Van Gogh's most beautiful paintings and rediscover this genius who was misunderstood in his own time.

Rock'n' Drôle: Antoine de Caunes' free exhibition at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche - last days

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche goes rockin' back to school with Rock'n'Drôle, a free, offbeat exhibition by Antoine de Caunes. From August 30 to October 19, 2025, riffs, fashion, curiosities and installations electrify this Parisian shopping mecca on the Left Bank. Ready to vibrate to the rhythm of the legends?

Contemporary art exhibitions in Paris: Diego Marcon and Ladji Diaby at Lafayette Anticipations

Lafayette Anticipations is hosting two contemporary art exhibitions in Paris from April 1 to July 19, 2026, featuring the cinematic universe of Diego Marcon and the emerging scene embodied by Ladji Diaby. A double rendez-vous focusing on images, narration and artistic emotions.

Clubbing: the exhibition in nightclub mode extended at the Grand Palais Immersif - our photos

Like a desire to dance on the dancefloor! The Grand Palais Immersif invites you to discover its exhibition on the history of clubs and nightclubs, entitled Clubbing, from May 13 to October 12, 2025. A unique sensory and interactive journey over 1,200 m², dedicated to the history of club culture, between avatars, digital dancefloors and mythical venues.

Brazil-France 2025 season: contemporary sculptures at the Palais-Royal

The Palais-Royal in Paris hosts an open-air exhibition as part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season. From September 16 to October 26, 2025, discover contemporary sculptures by three Brazilian artists, at the crossroads of modern art and historical heritage.

Haïkus d'argent, Michael Kenna's exhibition free of charge on certain evenings at the Musée Guimet

Haïkus d'argent, l'Asie photographiée par Michael Kenna, is the new exhibition to be discovered at the Musée Guimet in Paris, until September 29, 2025. The exhibition plunges us into the pure, contemplative work of the British photographer through his black-and-white images of Asia. Take advantage of free evening openings to discover the exhibition.

Versailles from the air II: our photos of the exhibition at the Ancienne Poste de Versailles

Ready to take to the skies? From August 30 to November 16, 2025, the Ancienne Poste de Versailles invites you to discover "Versailles from Above II", an immersive exhibition revealing the royal city from above, through aerial images, a historical model and a never-before-seen film.

Bestiaire: the exhibition at Galerie La Lison - final days

A plunge into a dreamlike, hybrid world awaits you at Galerie La Lison from July 10 to September 13, 2025, with the exhibition Bestiaire brought to you by Astra Artem. Two artists, Adventice and Trëz, share their visions of the strange and the living. ATTENTION LAST DAYS

Paris Design Week 2025: Le Labyrinthe, the monumental fashion installation at Hôtel de la Marine

To mark Paris Design Week and the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, the Hôtel de la Marine is hosting a monumental installation by designer Jérémy Pradier-Jeauneau, from September 3 to 21. From the main courtyard to the loggia, via the salons d'apparat, follow this immersive, free tour of the Hôtel de la Marine, the must-see design event of the autumn!

Bel Ouvrage: 95-piece Collectible Design exhibition in a private mansion in the 6th arrondissement of Paris

French design comes to Paris from September 8 to 10, 2025 with the second edition of Bel Ouvrage, echoing Paris Design Week. On 450 m2 of a heritage site rarely open to the public, 95 pieces of collectible design and works of art will be on display in a scenographically designed trail, blending art, luxury and innovation.

Azzedine Alaïa. De silence sculpté: the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation's new fashion exhibition

Under its historic glass roof, the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa presents the fashion exhibition "Azzedine Alaïa. De silence sculpté", a tribute to the Summer-Autumn 2003 collection, which marked the couturier's comeback after eleven years of silence. Upstairs, it is enhanced by Bruce Weber's black-and-white photographs, which delicately capture the volumes and reinvented femininity of each creation.