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.

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.

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.

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.

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 space hosts SHEROES.1, a multimedia collective exhibition focusing on women whose contributions have been overlooked, running from March 28 to April 24, 2026, as part 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.

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.

Codex on the Rocks: From Street Art to the Mineralogy Museum at the École des Mines de Paris – our photos

For the first time ever, street art takes center stage at the Museum of Mineralogy at the École des Mines in Paris! From January 29 to June 27, 2026, visitors will have the chance to explore the rebellious and fantastical works of urban artist Codex Urbanus, scattered throughout this renowned institution in the 6th arrondissement.

Le Paradox Museum Paris unveils five new immersive experiences alongside a Hans & Gretel Café

Paradox Museum offers nearly a hundred immersive experiences—from trompe-l'œil illusions and optical tricks to sensory overhauls—that await visitors in Paris. Get ready to be tricked and to snap surreal photos. Five new interactive installations have just been added to the journey, making it the perfect time to challenge your senses! And as a bonus, a brand-new, ultra-delicious café, Hans & Gretel, is ready to tempt you.

Erwin Wurm. Tomorrow Yes: Free Exhibition at Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery in Pantin (93) — Photos

Art takes wild shapes in Pantin! From January 17 to April 11, 2026, Erwin Wurm's "Tomorrow: Yes" transforms the Thaddaeus Ropac gallery into a space where new works and intriguing installations challenge visitors’ perceptions. Playing with form, space, and the human body, the exhibition offers a captivating journey into the artist's imaginative universe.