Parisians are so lucky! In addition to the beautiful museums and monuments to visit in every corner of the capital, they can enjoy the largest concentration of art galleries in the world, no less! Lovers of contemporary, historical and unusual works of art are in heaven, and are spoilt for choice when it comes to current exhibitions, which they can discover without further ado! And yet, art galleries are sometimes overlooked, even though they are often free of charge and offer genuine diversity.
From the Marais to Belleville, via Saint-Germain-des-Prés and all the way to the north-east of the capital, you can easily discover an art gallery hidden around the corner, offering you an incredible moment of escape. While they don't have the same resources as the major collections, they often offer astonishing, immersive scenographies, so that you can embark on a journey into their universe, alongside the artists on display, who may or may not be well known to the general public. It's also a great opportunity to spot your next favorite artists!
Whether it's a tribute to music, cinema or pop-culture, an exhibition of photographs or sculptures, or something totally offbeat, which one are you going to fall for today?
Two fashion photographers take the spotlight in a chic, free exhibition at Galerie Rouge.
La Galerie Rouge invites us to discover the work of two American fashion photographers, in a free exhibition running from May 29 to September 19, 2026. [Read more]
Chuck Sperry unveils his Archetypes in a free exhibition at the Art Generation gallery — our photos
His screen prints and concert posters have toured the world: discover Chuck Sperry’s work through the Archetypes exhibition, on view free of charge at the Art Generation gallery from June 13 to August 1, 2026. [Read more]
Night-time Paris of the 20th century unfolds in a free photo exhibition at the Roger-Viollet Gallery.
Paris shines as much by day as by night: discover the capital’s rich nocturnal life, with the exhibition "Paris, Open at Night," on view for free from June 11 to October 3, 2026 at the Roger-Viollet Gallery. [Read more]
Bodygraphie: an exhibition that explores the body and social norms at La Lison Gallery
The Bodygraphie exhibition by Valentina Peruch explores the body, social norms, and perception at La Lison gallery in Paris, from June 11 to July 31, 2026. A project blending performance, live drawing, photography, and charcoal drawing. [Read more]
Marilyn Monroe at the Galerie de l’Instant, a photography exhibition centered on Sam Shaw’s portraits
The Galerie de l’Instant in Paris presents "Marilyn, Portrait of a Radiant Child," an exhibition devoted to the photographs of Marilyn Monroe by Sam Shaw, from June 1 to September 15, 2026. A journey through the star’s image, spanning cinema, portraiture, and more intimate moments. [Read more]
ABC Dictionary: Exploring the Arctic Through Inuit Art — The Contemporary Exhibition at Art Inuit Gallery
Inuit artists share their lives and culture from the Arctic through an artistic alphabet, available for free at the Art Inuit Gallery from March 26 to August 31, 2026. [Read more]
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