Temporary exhibition guide

FOREVER: The Free Exhibition Curated by Maurizio Cattelan at Galeries Lafayette

FOR ETERNITY, outside the walls of the exhibition Sunday Without End, brings contemporary art from the Centre Pompidou-Metz into the heart of Galeries Lafayette Haussmann. Conceived by Maurizio Cattelan and Chiara Parisi, this innovative route features sculptures, photographs, and sound installations spread across the dome, the staircases, and the terrace, turning the flagship department store into a vibrant, living gallery. From March 10 to April 27, 2026, visitors are invited to explore freely a collection of significant works by Gloria Friedmann, Birgit Jürgenssen, Christodoulos Panayiotou, and Lawrence Weiner.

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 World of Figurines: our photos from the pop culture exhibit at the Old Post Office in Versailles

At Versailles, the former Post Office hosts The World of Figurines, an exhibition showcasing over 17,000 pieces that explore history, pop culture, and fantastical worlds. Designed to captivate all curious visitors and miniature enthusiasts, this immersive experience combines stunning recreations, interactive workshops, and an insight into meticulous craftsmanship. The exhibit runs from December 17, 2025, to March 15, 2026.

Beyond Our Horizons: From Tokyo to Paris, the New Free Exhibition at the 19M Gallery

Beyond Our Horizons lands in Paris: from January 29 to April 26, 2026, the Galerie du 19M showcases French artisans alongside Japanese creators, weaving their stories together. After captivating 75,000 visitors in Tokyo, this exhibition offers a journey where tradition and innovation intersect in every detail. Embroideries, molds, feathers, and metals become bridges connecting different cultures and craftsmanship.

Exceptional and free Arman exhibition at the 17th arrondissement town hall in Paris

The 17th arrondissement town hall is celebrating Arman, a leading figure of the New Realists, with a free exhibition from December 12, 2025, to January 31, 2026. Bronze sculptures, rare paintings, and a new creation of a French flag pay tribute to this visionary artist, 20 years after his death.

Doris Brynner: the iconic fashion exhibition at Sotheby's Paris

Sotheby's Paris is dedicating an exhibition to Doris Brynner, a figure of 20th-century cosmopolitan elegance, from January 23 to 26, 2026. The exhibition is being held during Haute Couture Fashion Week.

Les Voies ardentes de la création: Picasso, Balzac, and Rodin on display at the Maison de Balzac - photos

The exhibition "Les Voies ardentes de la création" will be on display at the Maison de Balzac from November 19, 2025 to March 15, 2026, revealing the importance of work and effort in the artistic process.

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.

The free street art festival at the Poste du Louvre 2025, photos and program

Calling all street art fans! The Street Art & Contemporary Art Festival at the Poste du Louvre is back for a third edition from November 15 to 23, 2025, in the 1st arrondissement in central Paris. And the icing on the cake is that the 350 m² exhibition and live performances are free! Head over to discover more than 200 works and meet the artists.

The world and fashion according to Paul Poiret: the free exhibition at Christie's Paris

Christie's Paris celebrates the visionary genius of Paul Poiret with the free exhibition "The World and Fashion According to Paul Poiret," presented from November 13 to 18, 2025. Through fashion illustrations, original plates, and rare objects, the couturier's universe is revealed seamlessly, but with all the brilliance of his style. A flamboyant tribute to Art Deco, where color, culture, and elegance are drawn in the ink of his era.

The Great Exhibition of Made in France 2025 returns to the Palais de l'Élysée - dates & reservations

The Élysée is opening its doors for the Grande Exposition du Fabriqué en France (Great Exhibition of French Manufacturing) on the weekend of November 15-16, 2025! For its fifth edition, this iconic event will showcase 123 products that highlight our national expertise. Come celebrate French craftsmanship and discover the talents of our artisans, producers, and manufacturers from mainland France and overseas! Ticket office opens at 5 p.m.

Pekka Halonen: an ode to Finland, the contemplative exhibition at the Petit Palais - our photos

From November 4, 2025, to February 22, 2026, the Petit Palais is dedicating a major retrospective to the Nordic painter Pekka Halonen. Entitled "A Hymn to Finland," this temporary exhibition showcases the work of this Finnish artist, who trained in Paris and loved to depict wild, snow-covered landscapes. Spotlight on this artistic event, designed as a sensory experience that takes us on a journey to the heart of Finland's sublime nature.

La Volpina: Kourtney Roy's photo exhibition at the Les filles du calvaire gallery

The Les Filles du Calvaire gallery is hosting La Volpina, Kourtney Roy's new exhibition in Paris, from November 6 to December 20, 2025. A visual immersion between self-portrait, Italian cinema, and marginal urban landscapes.

Perfume, sculpture of the invisible: Francis Kurkdjian's free olfactory exhibition in Paris - photos

Open your nostrils wide, invisible art is about to enchant you! Francis Kurkdjian, the nose behind iconic perfumes, celebrates 30 years of creations at the Palais de Tokyo. From October 29 to November 23, 2025, the (olfactory) exhibition "Perfume, Sculpture of the Invisible" invites you to smell, see, and feel emotion in a bottle. Free admission with reservation.

En Plein Cœur: Guerlain's free exhibition celebrating 100 years of Shalimar

For its 100th anniversary, Shalimar is inspiring the exhibition En Plein Cœur, a century of unfiltered love, from October 22 to November 16, 2025, at the Maison Guerlain. Spanning three floors, more than thirty artists—including Pablo Picasso, Louise Bourgeois, David Hockney, and Niki de Saint Phalle—explore love in all its forms, through major works and a sensory olfactory journey.

Art Basel Paris 2025: Issey Miyake sublimates textiles and light in a free installation - our photos

Paris is set to vibrate to the beat of Art Basel 2025, the event that transforms the capital into a veritable art laboratory and playground for curious minds. As part of the Hors les murs program, the A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE installation takes up residence in the 3rd arrondissement from October 24 to 26, 2025. Conceived as a dialogue between textile and light, it promises a unique experience, free on reservation, at the frontier of fashion and contemporary art.

Saint Laurent x Charlotte Perriand: the design exhibition at the Patrick Seguin gallery - our photos

When Saint Laurent meets the spirit of Charlotte Perriand, design becomes a manifesto of elegance and freedom. From October 23 to November 22, 2025, the Galerie Patrick Seguin (Paris 11th arrondissement) presents, under the direction of Anthony Vaccarello, a free exhibition where modernist rigor meets the sensuality of materials. Four cult pieces reinvent the perfect balance between art, function, and desire.