Thematic exhibition guide

Le Vésinet, Chatou, Carrières-sur-Seine... artist studios open their doors in May 2026.

On the occasion of the Parcours d’art de la Boucle de Seine, on May 30–31, 2026, nearly sixty artist studios and craftspeople will open their doors to the public. From Carrières-sur-Seine to Chatou, via Croissy-sur-Seine, Houilles, Le Vésinet and Montesson, this free art-filled excursion invites visitors to discover the behind-the-scenes of creation along the charming lanes of the Yvelines (78).

Soulages–Hartung Exhibition in Paris: Elective Affinities at Perrotin Gallery

In Paris, the Perrotin gallery is dedicating an exhibition to Pierre Soulages and Hans Hartung, titled Soulages-Hartung: Elective Affinities, from April 25 to May 30, 2026. This artistic gathering brings together works, archives, an unpublished interview and studio tools to illuminate the connections, differences and shared inquiries of the two major postwar abstraction painters.

Lee Mingwei at Perrotin Gallery in Paris: an exhibition exploring connection, gesture, and ritual

Perrotin Gallery in Paris presents a show by artist Lee Mingwei, titled "When Beauty Appears," running from April 25 to May 30, 2026. A contemporary art exhibition rooted in ritual, exchange, and the visitor's experience.

Viandalism: the exhibition bridging street art and contemporary art at the Mona Bismarck

Graffiti and contemporary art converge at the Mona Bismarck with Viandalism, an exhibition bringing together 40 artists from May 7 to 8, 2026. Over two days, this artistic gathering offers a different way of circulating the works and presenting them to the public. Free admission, but registration is required.

Femmes Galactik: a free, cosmic fashion photography exhibition in the Marais

In the Marais, photographer Kenza Le Bas unveils "Femmes Galactik," a first-ever free photography exhibition featuring chromed reflections that highlight women who are free, strong, and inspiring.

Flops?! Dare to fail, dare to innovate: explore the after-hours exhibition before it ends at the Musée des Arts et Métiers.

The Museum of Arts and Crafts is exploring failure and its essential role in invention, through the quirky exhibition "Flops. Dare, Fail, Innovate," running from October 14, 2025, to May 17, 2026. Evening openings are planned from May 5 to May 16, 2026.

Beyond Our Horizons: From Tokyo to Paris, the free exhibition at Galerie du 19M extended

Beyond our Horizons lands in Paris: from January 29 to May 10, 2026, Galerie du 19M brings French artisans and Japanese creators onto the same thread. After delighting 75,000 visitors in Tokyo, the exhibition invites a journey where tradition and audacity intersect at every gesture. Embroidery, casts, feathers and metals become bridges between cultures and the arts and crafts.

Medieval Fashion: an exhibition exploring medieval dress at the John the Fearless Tower

At the Tour Jean Sans Peur, medieval life unfolds in the exhibition "La mode au Moyen Âge," on view until March 7, 2027. As the last remaining relic of the Palais parisien des Ducs de Bourgogne, the venue provides a striking setting to explore medieval dress, from silhouettes and accessories to social codes, all enhanced by a rich program of activities and events tied to the exhibition.

Renoir and Love: A Landmark Retrospective at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris – Reviews and Photos

When love becomes light, Renoir turns it into art. With the exhibition "Renoir et l'amour" (March 17 - July 19, 2026), the Musée d'Orsay brings together his major masterpieces for a retrospective as modern as it is tender, in collaboration with the National Gallery in London and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

Annette Messager at the Museum of Hunting and Nature: An Exhibition Exploring the Relationship Between Animals and Humans

The Museum of Hunting and Nature in Paris is presenting a groundbreaking exhibition by artist Annette Messager, focused on animal imagery and its artistic reimagining. Running from April 14 to September 20, 2026, the show is titled "A Swallow Doesn't Make Spring." It features a mix of installations, hybrid artworks, and iconic pieces that engage in a compelling dialogue with the museum's existing collections.

Admire them all: Pokémon take center stage in a playful and nostalgic exhibition at the Musée en Herbe

The Musée en Herbe marks Pokémon’s 30th anniversary with an exhibition that is as artistic as it is playful, on view from April 16 to September 6, 2026.

Frontier Exhibition at the Cité des sciences: Understanding borders around the world — our photos

The Frontière exhibition opens at the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie in Paris, offering an immersive journey about borders around the world, from April 14, 2026, to January 2, 2028. Designed for visitors aged 12 and up, it draws on ten concrete scenarios to explore the geographical, political, social, and artistic dimensions of lines that divide, of spaces people traverse, and of the tensions of our times.

Madame de Sévigné, Parisian Letters: History Reimagined with the Carnavalet Museum Exhibition

The Carnavalet Museum pays tribute to Madame de Sévigné with a richly historical exhibition, on view from April 15 to August 23, 2026.

Explorations: A State Affair? The historical exhibition unfolds at the Army Museum

The Army Museum traces three centuries of history and discovery, with the exhibition Explorations: a State affair?, on view from April 15 to August 16, 2026.

Inkarna: our photos from Yosra Mojtahedi's exhibition at Maubuisson Abbey

L’Abbaye de Maubuisson, in Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône, Val-d’Oise, presents from 12 April to 30 August 2026 the contemporary art exhibition Inkarna, the metamorphoses of the sacred, curated by Yosra Mojtahedi with Elsa Guillaume and Magdalena Abakanowicz. In this journey, the sacred, the body, matter and the transformations of the living engage in dialogue within a heritage site dedicated to contemporary creation.

Cling! The comic book gets real about money: an educational and playful exhibition at the Monnaie de Paris

La Monnaie de Paris speaks to us about money through comics and their heroes, with an exclusive exhibition titled Cling! Comics talk money. On view from April 10 to September 6, 2026.

Marilyn Monroe, a centenary celebration! The Hollywood icon is in the spotlight in an exhibition at the Cinémathèque.

The Cinémathèque marks the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's birth with a commemorative exhibition honoring the cinema icon. The star's legacy will be showcased from April 8 to July 26, 2026.

Monet's death centenary: a free exhibition of two never-before-seen masterpieces in Paris's 8th arrondissement

To mark the centenary of his death, this renowned Paris auction house in the 8th arrondissement unveils two previously unseen Monet canvases in a free exhibition, starting April 9, 2026. A rare chance to view these Impressionist masterpieces before they go under the hammer.

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.

Eggxtraordinaire: a free, offbeat and foodie exhibition you won’t want to miss in the Marais

An exhibition unlike any other to discover during Easter time. From April 3 to May 3, 2026, at Galerie Joseph, pastry chefs, chocolatiers, and artists explore the egg and its symbols with the free exhibition Eggxtraordinaire. An offbeat event you simply have to see!