Thematic exhibition guide

Javier Calleja's big-eyed characters come to Paris for a free exhibition.

Big-eyed characters, punchy phrases, and a cabinet-of-curiosities kind of hang: Javier Calleja unveils CURIOUSLY, his new free exhibition at the Almine Rech gallery in Paris, running May 30 through July 25, 2026.

Sax unveils La Caverne, a free street-art exhibition at La Madeleine

Street art invades the crypt of the Madeleine church as Sax opens there on June 18, 2026. La Caverne, a free, immersive exhibition of fifty works, runs in the 8th arrondissement until June 28.

This fashion exhibition traces the history of the New Look as imagined by Jonathan Anderson in 150 couture creations.

The Dior Gallery unveils a new retrospective journey, opening on June 10, 2026. Nearly 150 garments, sketches and archives chart the house’s style, from Christian Dior to Jonathan Anderson.

A free exhibition in Paris this July will unveil more than 1,000 previously unseen fashion drawings by Karl Lagerfeld.

Before they go under the hammer, more than 1,000 unreleased Karl Lagerfeld drawings are unveiled in a free exhibition at Sotheby’s Paris from July 2 to 7, 2026.

La Caverne du Pont-Neuf: JR's giant installation finally open to the public - reviews and photos

JR finally opens his Pont Neuf Cavern to the public. After several days of repairs caused by bad weather, this monumental installation turns Paris’s oldest bridge into a dark, mineral corridor, threaded with quiet sounds, fleeting scents, and augmented reality experiences. The work opens to visitors for free starting Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., 24/7, until June 28.

Georges Perec at the center of an exhibition at the BnF François-Mitterrand

The writer Georges Perec is at the heart of a show bearing his name, on view at the BnF François Mitterrand from October 13, 2026 to February 14, 2027. Come discover this indispensable 20th‑century author.

A free exhibition unveils Claudia Cardinale's jewelry at a Paris auction house.

The jewelry of the legendary Italian actress Claudia Cardinale steps out of its case for one final spotlight before going up for auction. From June 19 to 26, 2026, a free exhibition will reveal them at a major Paris auction house in the 8th arrondissement, just a stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées.

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.”

Hugo and Architecture: From Stone to Quill, a Drawing Exhibition at the House of Victor Hugo

Victor Hugo's House is hosting a thematic exhibition on architecture in Hugo's work, with a particular focus on his drawings. On view from June 11 to November 22, 2026.

Serena Carone exhibition at Perrotin Gallery: a world of faience and illusions - photos

In the Marais, the Perrotin gallery hosts Serena Carone's unsettling universe. In the space, the artist blurs the lines with her glazed earthenware and trompe-l'œil tricks. Here perception constantly moves between reality and appearances. A free exhibition to discover from June 5 to 18, 2026.

Cosmofania: the contemporary art exhibition exploring the sacred at Maubuisson Abbey

The Abbey of Maubuisson presents Cosmofania, a collective exhibition of contemporary art devoted to the sacred, spirituality, and the invisible realms, in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône in the Val-d’Oise, from October 11, 2026 to February 21, 2027. An artistic journey that explores rituals, states of consciousness, and perceptual experiences within this historic Ile-de-France monument.

Critical thinking: an exhibition that sharpens our gaze at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie

The Cité des Sciences invites children and adults to sharpen their critical thinking, with a brand-new exhibition to be unveiled starting July 7, 2026.

Brussels 1900 Exhibition at the Petit Palais: Belgian art in the spotlight in Paris

The Brussels 1900 exhibition at the Petit Palais invites us to step into the vibrant artistic scene of Belgium’s capital at the turn of the 20th century, through painting, architecture, jewellery and fashion. On view at the Petit Palais from 10 November 2026 to 25 April 2027.

Gustave Fayet at the Louis Vuitton Foundation: Van Gogh, Gauguin and Redon in a landmark exhibition

The Louis Vuitton Foundation is dedicating a major, blockbuster exhibition to Gustave Fayet, a visionary collector and multi-disciplinary creator, from October 9, 2026, to March 8, 2027.

Gianni Versace: A retrospective of the Italian fashion designer at the Musée Maillol — review & photos

Paris dresses itself in glamour this summer with "Gianni Versace Retrospective" at the Maillol Museum, running June 5 to September 6, 2026. A blend of baroque flair and bold prints, the fashion retrospective promises color and extravagance, true to the legend.

The Cave Sketches: JR's free exhibition at Perrotin Gallery — Our Photos

At the Perrotin gallery, JR reveals the making of La Caverne du Pont Neuf through Les Esquisses de la Caverne, a free exhibition running from June 5 to July 25, 2026. Drawings, collages and preparatory studies extend the experience of this monumental installation conceived for Paris’s oldest bridge.

Free exhibition and auction dedicated to items formerly owned by Michael Jackson - photos

Gleaming glove, moccasins, stage jackets… In Neuilly-sur-Seine, the auction house Aguttes is staging a free exhibition and a sale of items once owned by Michael Jackson, running until June 3, 2026. A rare chance to see, and perhaps buy, a piece of pop legend.

This Italian jeweler is at the heart of a free, one-off exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo — reservations

Gleaming stones, chains that have become iconic, and a distinctly modern vision of jewelry: with The Revolutionary Jeweler, Pomellato traces nearly six decades of design at the Palais de Tokyo. This free, reservation-only exhibition, running from June 24 to July 20, 2026, revisits the Milanese house’s history through its emblematic pieces, striking imagery, and its unique approach to contemporary jewelry.

Paris in suspense: the city under curfew unfolds in a photo exhibition at the Senate's Orangerie

Le photojournalist Christophe Lepetit captured Paris and its empty streets during the curfews of 2020 and 2021. A strange period to rediscover during the exhibition Paris en suspens, from July 3 to 14, 2026 at the Orangerie du Sénat.

Simulacres: the free exhibition at Magasins Généraux (93) that blurs the lines between reality and illusion.

Reality takes on a slight blur in Pantin, at the Magasins Généraux, from June 25 to September 27, 2026. With the free exhibition “Simulacres,” certainties falter and images sometimes hold the upper hand. Here, seeing isn’t always enough to understand.