Unusual exhibition guide

Ariana Papademetropoulos debuts her new piece "Glass Slipper" at Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery in the Marais

This spring, Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery in the Marais district is featuring "Glass Slipper," the first solo exhibition by Ariana Papademetropoulos in France. To mark the occasion, the California-based artist is showcasing several large-scale paintings, a selection of sculptures, and an immersive installation that places visitors right inside an aquarium teeming with fish!

K-Beauty at the Guimet Museum: An exhibition showcasing the beauty secrets of South Korea unfolds through striking visuals

The Guimet Museum is showcasing a historic exhibition dedicated to Korean beauty, delving into its influences and diverse facets. K-Beauty is on display from March 18 to July 6, 2026.

Pop Art Car: Renault®’s New Free Exhibition on the Champs-Élysées

From March 4 to June 9, 2026, the Renault® display on the Champs-Élysées will host Pop Art Car, a free exhibition blending Pop Art, Street Art, and automobiles. Expect stunning show-cars, exclusive artworks, and live performances right in the heart of Paris. As part of this major cultural and artistic event, the car transforms into a pop motif, an object of interpretation, and a source of inspiration.

Fujiko Nakaya: Her Fog Sculpture Unveiled This Summer at the Bourse de Commerce

This summer, the Rotonde at the Bourse de Commerce in Paris will host one of the renowned fog sculptures by Japanese artist Fujiko Nakaya. From June 4 to September 20, 2026, visitors can experience this captivating installation, where a thick white cloud of water vapor will appear and vanish, enveloping and revealing guests in an enchanting mist.

Jean Dubuffet and the Tour with Figures: An Exhibition Celebrating the Artist’s Unconventional Masterpiece at the Playing Card Museum

The French Museum of Playing Cards in Issy-les-Moulineaux invites visitors to explore a major work by Jean Dubuffet, on display from December 3, 2025, to June 28, 2026.

The Olivier Saillard Living Fashion Museum: An Exhibition-Performance at the Fondation Cartier – Review

Fashion comes to life. From March 8 to 21, 2026, the Living Fashion Museum at the Cartier Foundation will showcase the craft, attitude, and stories behind each garment. The exhibition, curated by Olivier Saillard, features a blend of installations, performances, and talks. Haute couture, everyday pieces, and archives come together to tell a dynamic, poetic, and embodied story of fashion in motion.

Renaissance masters: Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo — immersive exhibition unveils at the Atelier des Lumières

The Atelier des Lumières takes us on a journey into the world of the great Renaissance masters with an immersive and educational exhibition running from March 13 to June 27, 2026.

SHEROES.1: A Bold Collective Exhibition at L’Aiguillage in Paris

The L’Aiguillage cultural center is hosting SHEROES.1, a multimedia group exhibition spotlighting overlooked women figures. The exhibition runs from March 28 to April 24, 2026, in celebration of International Women’s Rights Day.

Open Forms: An Abstract Art Exhibition at the Swedish Institute in Paris

In the heart of the Marais district, the Swedish Institute hosts Open Forms, an exhibition dedicated to geometric abstract art and the works of Olle Bærtling. Running from February 20 to July 19, 2026, in Paris.

Admire them all: the Pokémon tribute exhibition at the Musée en Herbe.

The Musée en Herbe is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise with an exhibition that’s both creative and playful, opening to the public starting April 16, 2026.

The Spring of Art Deco 2026: An Architectural Immersion Across Hauts-de-France

From April 3 to May 31, 2026, the Art Deco Spring makes its comeback in Hauts-de-France, offering guided tours, exhibitions, workshops, and festive events celebrating the region’s rich heritage.

This Paris exhibit turns coffins into art pieces at the Nothing Serious gallery

The Nothing Serious gallery is inviting you to explore a truly unique exhibition featuring unusual coffins and funerary urns, titled From Paa Joe to Paaris, running from February 27 to May 24, 2026.

Anima Mundi: a free exhibit immerses visitors in a fantastical world at Ladoucette Castle

Artist Astrid de Geuser invites us into her Cabinet of Curiosities with her exhibition Anima Mundi, open to the public free of charge from February 21 to April 26, 2026, at Château de Ladoucette in Drancy.

The Cave of Pont Neuf: JR transforms Paris's oldest bridge into a monumental grotto in June 2026

The Pont Neuf folds, inflates, reveals itself, and transforms into… The Cave of Pont Neuf! JR is set to turn Paris's oldest bridge into a giant, immersive grotto where stone, light, and air carve out a one-of-a-kind experience. From June 6 to 28, 2026, walk through this optical illusion, explore its cracks, and let interactive installations reshape how you see Paris.

Unusual: An artist creates a giant edible city to bite into inside a Paris department store - photos

When art becomes edible, each building invites not only admiration but also indulgence. From February 18 to 21, 2026, artist Song Dong will craft a temporary city made of cookies, candies, and chocolates, on display at La Grande Épicerie in Paris. Visitors will have the chance to immerse themselves in this interactive, mouthwatering installation—a unique blend of creativity and culinary delight.

All-Inclusive Exhibition: Photographer Kourtney Roy and Citéco question tourism through our photos

With her vintage aesthetic and striking photographs, artist Kourtney Roy humorously highlights the contradictions of global tourism. Don't miss the exhibition All Inclusive, running from February 20 to September 20, 2026, at the City of Economy.

A Day in the 18th Century: An Immersive Exhibition in a Parisian Townhouse at MAD

The Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris transports visitors back to the 18th century, offering an immersive experience through the exhibition "A Day in the 18th Century." Explore a French private mansion and step into the past from February 18th to July 5th, 2026.

Salomé Exhibition: Henner and Moreau Confront the Myth — An Artistic Dialogue at the Jean-Jacques Henner Museum

The Jean-Jacques Henner Museum brings together two painters in a captivating dialogue with its latest exhibition, "Salomé. Henner and Moreau Confront the Myth," running from February 18 to June 22, 2026.

The World of Dinosaurs: a stunning display of animatronic dinosaurs in Dammarie-les-Lys

Discover a family-friendly prehistoric adventure at Le Monde des Dinosaures in Dammarie-les-Lys. This exhibition features 40 life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs, including France’s largest robotic Tyrannosaurus rex, all set against a lush jungle backdrop with immersive sound effects.

Dalí x Rubinstein, Illusions croisées: an original dialogue in the heart of Montmartre

Located in Montmartre, the mecca of Parisian artistic creation, Dalí Paris has been home to the largest private collection dedicated to Salvador Dalí for over thirty years. More than 300 works, brought together by collector and gallery owner Beniamino Levi, reveal the rich universe of the master of surrealism. Sculptures, engravings, oil paintings, drawings, and watercolors testify to the richness of his inspirations, from science to alchemy, through Antiquity, the Renaissance, and religion.