Summer exhibition guide

Jesse Darling at the Palais de Tokyo: an exhibition balancing memory and forgotten narratives — our photos

The Palais de Tokyo in Paris is presenting an exhibition devoted to British artist Jesse Darling, winner of the 2023 Turner Prize, titled The Ambassadors, on view from April 3 to September 13, 2026. Through large installations crafted from salvaged materials and everyday objects, the artist examines the fragility of the frameworks, reference points, and systems that organize our lives.

Video Games & Music at the Philharmonie: our photos from the exhibition about video game music

The Philharmonie de Paris highlights video game music with the exhibition Video Games & Music – The Music You Are the Hero Of, on view from April 2 to November 1, 2026. conceived as an immersive, interactive journey, the show traces the evolution of video game soundtracks, from Pong’s early electronic tones to the expansive scores of Final Fantasy, demonstrating how musical creation has accompanied the history and transformations of the medium.

Lafayette Anticipations in Paris: our photos from the Diego Marcon and Ladji Diaby exhibitions.

In Paris, Lafayette Anticipations presents from April 1 to July 19, 2026 two contemporary art exhibitions dedicated to Diego Marcon and Ladji Diaby. The foundation brings together two distinct artistic approaches, spanning a cinematic universe, emerging creation, image-making, visual narration, and the expression of emotions.

This steel giant is one of the wildest curiosities in Île-de-France, and you can visit it — reviews & photos.

In the heart of the Milly-la-Forêt woods, a strange steel creature awaits walkers. Monumental, immersive, and framed by cultural events, this extraordinary work invites visitors to a surprising and transportive artistic pause in Essonne. It reopens for a new season on Sunday, April 4, 2026.

Renoir the Draftsman: the inaugural exhibition showcasing Renoir's drawings at the Musée d'Orsay – reviews & photos

And what if Renoir had achieved more than just color? From March 17 to July 5, 2026, the Musée d'Orsay unveils Renoir Dessinateur, the first exhibition entirely devoted to his works on paper. A spotlight on the stroke of a master too long confined to his palette, through some one hundred drawings, sketches, studies and watercolors from around the world.

Unicorns! : The Cluny Museum in Paris showcases an exhibition delving into the myth of the legendary creature

In Paris, the Musée de Cluny – National Museum of the Middle Ages – is showcasing the exhibition Unicorn!, dedicated to the legendary creature that has captivated the medieval imagination and lore. Running from March 10 to July 12, 2026, this major exhibition brings together nearly a hundred pieces from around the world to explore the symbolism, legends, and centuries-old fascination with the unicorn—spanning medieval art, mythology, and spirituality.

Robert Capa Exhibition at the Museum of the Liberation of Paris

The Museum of the Liberation of Paris is hosting an exhibition dedicated to Robert Capa, a legendary figure in war photojournalism, in collaboration with Magnum Photos. This immersive journey explores his perspective on 20th-century conflicts and is open from February 18 to December 20, 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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.