If you're a fan ofcontemporary art, then you're probably constantly on the lookout for great exhibitions, whether in museums or art galleries, to (re)discover the works oftalented artists past and present. From renowned talents to rising stars and little-known artists, here's a selection of hot exhibitions to quench your thirst for culture.
Between group exhibitions, cartes blanches, retrospectives and fairs, you'll find in this guide the exhibitions of the moment, but also those to come, so that you can make a note of the dates in your diaries. All these cultural events are waiting for you, and some of them are even an opportunity to acquire a work of art for your home!
Please note that this guide is updated regularly as we make new discoveries and announcements, so be sure to keep this page handy so you don't miss out on any of the great contemporary art exhibitions to come in Paris and the Île-de-France region!
So, are you ready? Let's get ready for the contemporary art exhibitions awaiting you in the capital!
Chiorama Exhibition: An immersive experience at the Renault® parade on the Champs-Elysées
Sponsored - From November 8, 2025, to April 5, 2026, the Renault® showcase transforms into an immersive, emotional experience centered around the iconic Renault Clio. Featuring a display of legendary models, artistic programming, and fun interactive activities, Cliorama offers a lively celebration of love, culture, and design. This is a must-visit event for car enthusiasts, photography buffs, and culture lovers alike. [Read more]
International group exhibition: The Orthodox Icon – The Light of Eternity, at the Bulgarian Cultural Center
Sponsored - An artistic and meditative immersion in the world of iconography and contemporary mosaics. An exhibition open from December 11, 2025, to January 29, 2026. Free admission. [Read more]
The Musée de la Sculpture en plein air: a free art walk in the heart of Paris
Have you heard of the Musée de la Sculpture en plein air? Located in the Square Tino Rossi in the 5th arrondissement, this small museum offers a free cultural stroll along the banks of the Seine, in a magnificent bucolic setting. [Read more]
Artistic Market: a committed artistic market
Sponsored - See you on December 6 and 7, 2025, at L'Aiguillage in the heart of Les Frigos de Paris: a different kind of end-of-year market, combining art, craftsmanship, and conviviality. [Read more]
A thousand and one lives: a free contemporary exhibition unveiled at Espace Monte-Cristo
Espace Monte-Cristo presents a colorful and surprising new exhibition from April 19 to December 14, 2025. Come and see the Thousand and One Lives exhibition for free. [Read more]
Forever Young: the MAC VAL celebrates its 20th anniversary with a symbolic exhibition
It's not every day you turn 20... But MAV VAL is celebrating its 20th anniversary from June 14, 2025 to January 4, 2026, with a very special contemporary art exhibition. [Read more]
Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, Pontus Hultén: our photos of the new exhibition at the Grand Palais
A plunge into the art of an iconic duo... During its period of closure, the Centre Pompidou takes over the Grand Palais with a brand-new exhibition featuring Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely, as well as the Swedish art historian Pontus Hultén, from June 26, 2025 to January 4, 2026. [Read more]
Lygia Pape, Weaving space: a delicate exhibition at the Bourse de Commerce - our photos
The Bourse de Commerce presents "Weaving Space", the first French retrospective of Lygia Pape, a major figure of the Brazilian avant-garde, with an immersive light installation and emblematic works. On view from September 10, 2025 to January 26, 2026. The exhibition is part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season. [Read more]
L'Étoffe des Rêves, the exhibition at Halle Saint-Pierre
From September 12, 2025 to July 31, 2026, La Halle Saint Pierre presents "L'étoffe des rêves", a groundbreaking exhibition featuring 36 artists and over 300 textile works ranging from art brut to surrealism and poetic experimentation. [Read more]
Polaraki, a thousand polaroids by Araki Nobuyoshi: the Musée Guimet exhibition unveiled
The Musée Guimet welcomes artist Araki Nobuyoshi and his polaroid works for an exhibition to be seen from October 1, 2025 to January 12, 2026. [Read more]
Correspondances, an exhibition mixing contemporary art and 18th-century works at the Musée Cognacq-Jay
Contemporary artist Agnès Thurnauer takes up residence at the Musée Cognacq-Jay, engaging in an unprecedented dialogue between 18th-century works and her modern creations. The exhibition Correspondances runs from October 2, 2025 to February 8, 2026. [Read more]
Mandorla, the contemporary exhibition to discover at the Abbaye de Maubuisson
The Abbaye de Maubuisson presents Mandorla, a collective exhibition of contemporary art that dialogues with the site's medieval sculptures. An artistic and spiritual immersion into the metamorphoses of the sacred, to be discovered until March 8, 2026. [Read more]
Minimal, when art goes to the essential: the exhibition at the Bourse de Commerce is unveiled
The Bourse de Commerce offers us an exhibition in all its simplicity... Or so it seems. Come and discover "Minimal", the exhibition on show from October 8, 2025 to January 18, 2026. [Read more]
Berlinde De Bruyckere: her "Need" exhibition at Galleria Continua - our photos
This autumn, Galleria Continua opens its doors to Berlinde De Bruyckere. The Belgian artist, a major figure in contemporary art, presents "Need", a solo exhibition exploring the vulnerability and fragility of the body. An artistic event to be discovered free of charge from October 10 to December 30, 2025. [Read more]
Dalí x Rubinstein, Illusions croisées: an original dialogue in the heart of Montmartre
Sponsored - 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. [Read more]
I dreamt of you in colours: Otobong Nkanga's exhibition at the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris
The Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris honors Otobong Nkanga with his first monographic exhibition in the capital, "I dreamt of you in colours", combining installations, drawings and unpublished works, from October 10, 2025 to February 22, 2026. [Read more]
George Condo: the retrospective exhibition at the Musée d'Art Moderne, Paris
The Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris is organizing a major retrospective of the American painter and sculptor George Condo, on view from October 10, 2025 to February 8, 2026. [Read more]
Les Illusions retrouvées exhibition at CENTQUATRE-Paris: the new utopias of the digital age
Dive into Les Illusions retrouvées, the CENTQUATRE-Paris exhibition exploring the link between digital art, artificial intelligence and contemporary utopias, from October 11, 2025 to January 11, 2026. Some thirty immersive and interactive works reinvent our perception of reality and question the future of creation in the digital age. [Read more]
Voir la mer: a free contemporary exhibition at the Maif Social Club - photos
Contemporary artists draw inspiration from the oceans to create original works, sometimes amusing, sometimes disturbing... Come and discover the Voir la mer exhibition, presented at the Maif Social Club from October 11, 2025 to July 25, 2026. [Read more]
La Licorne, l'Étoile et la Lune: the Lamarche-Ovize exhibition at the Musée de la Chasse
The Florentine and Alexandre Lamarche-Ovize duo take over the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature with "La Licorne, l'Étoile et la Lune", an immersive exhibition combining art, dream habitat and dream landscapes, on view from October 14, 2025 to March 8, 2026. [Read more]
Underground: Raymond Pettibon's ironic exhibition at the Musée Picasso - our photos
The Musée Picasso Paris presents Underground, an exhibition devoted to Raymond Pettibon, from October 14, 2025 to March 1, 2026. Seventy drawings and fanzines reveal his ironic, subversive universe. [Read more]
Benin, back and forth: the exhibition at the Musée Albert-Kahn
The Musée départemental Albert-Kahn, Boulogne-Billancourt, invites you to discover the exhibition "Bénin, aller-retour", from October 14, 2025 to June 14, 2026. An immersive dive into the heart of historic Dahomey, featuring rare photographs, ethnographic films and the work of contemporary artists. [Read more]
Wish This Was Real: American artist Tyler Mitchell exhibits at MEP
For the first time, photographer Tyler Mitchell is honored in a solo exhibition at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie. Discover his work from October 15, 2025 to January 25, 2026. [Read more]
Echos exhibition: a drawn exploration of the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner in Paris - our photos
Artist Elina Kulich brings the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner back to life in her drawings: discover them in the "Echos" exhibition, from October 15, 2025 to January 19, 2026. [Read more]
Laurie Simmons: Black & White: a free photo exhibition at Almine Rech Matignon gallery
Artist Laurie Simmons takes over the Almine Rech Matignon gallery in Paris with her Black & White exhibition. On view free of charge from October 18 to December 20, 2025. [Read more]
Roadmap 2: street art and contemporary art exhibition in a 1950s house in Seine-Saint-Denis
How about an immersive street art exhibition in an old house in Neuilly-sur-Marne? Roadmap 2 takes over an abandoned building from the 1950s, with 14 artists working on the theme of "Memory". Join us on weekends and during school vacations from this Saturday, October 18, 2025, for this wonderful discovery in Seine-Saint-Denis. [Read more]
Art Basel Paris 2025: galerie Perrotin presents "Panorama" group show
To mark the new edition of Art Basel Paris, Galerie Perrotin is organizing a group exhibition to be seen at the Salle de Bal, exceptionally open for the occasion, and in its space on rue Matignon. The contemporary art event will feature works by Jean-Michel Othoniel, Otani Workshop, Park Seo-Bo, Christiane Pooley, Hans Hartung, Lee Bae and Ali Banisadr. [Read more]
Palais de Tokyo: ECHO DELAY REVERB, an exhibition celebrating contemporary American art
The Palais de Tokyo presents ECHO DELAY REVERB, a major group exhibition from October 22, 2025, to February 15, 2026, which explores the links between contemporary American art and Francophone thought, curated by Naomi Beckwith. [Read more]
Melvin Edwards at the Palais de Tokyo: our photos of his carte blanche for the American Season
The Palais de Tokyo is honoring Melvin Edwards, an iconic American sculptor, with a retrospective exhibition never before seen in France, from October 22, 2025, to February 15, 2026. This carte blanche explores the links between contemporary art, history, memory, and Francophone thought. [Read more]
Clear skies / troubled waters: our photos of Steffani Jemison's exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations
American artist Steffani Jemison presents "Clear Skies / Troubled Waters" at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris, from October 22, 2025, to February 8, 2026. This immersive exhibition combines sculpture, video, and sensory experimentation to explore movement, gravity, and the perception of the body in space. [Read more]
Sole Crushing by Meriem Bennani: our photos of the immersive installation at Lafayette Anticipations
Meriem Bennani's exhibition "Sole Crushing" will be on display at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris from October 22, 2025, to February 8, 2026. This monumental installation combines contemporary art, performance, and music through an immersive sound work animated by percussive flip-flops. [Read more]
Tarik Kiswanson presents "The Relief", a free exhibition at the Swedish Institute - our photos
This autumn and winter, the Swedish Institute in Paris invites Tarik Kiswanson, winner of the Prix Marcel Duchamp in 2023. On view free of charge from October 23, 2025 to January 11, 2026, this exhibition, entitled "The Relief", unveils a small selection of works by the multi-disciplinary visual artist, "presented for the first time in France". [Read more]
Daniel Buren X Miles Greenberg: a unique and free exhibition at the Reiffers Art Center in Paris
This fall, the Reiffers Art Center is opening its doors to Daniel Buren, a major figure in French contemporary art, and Miles Greenberg, a talented Canadian performer and artist, for a unique and free exhibition. Visit the 17th arrondissement of Paris until December 13, 2025, to admire their work. [Read more]
Colors of Korea: free contemporary art exhibition at the Korean Cultural Center in Paris, photos
The Korean Cultural Center unveils the exhibition "Couleurs de Corée, Lumière sur l'art contemporain coréen", on the occasion of the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Korea, from October 24, 2025 to August 29, 2026. This free exhibition presents a unique immersion in Korean art, illustrating the work of 34 artists who blend tradition and innovation through the power of color. [Read more]
General Exhibition: the Fondation Cartier recounts 40 years of exhibitions for its reopening
The Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain is reopening its doors in a new location in the heart of Paris with a new exhibition: from October 25, 2025, to August 23, 2026, discover the General Exhibition. [Read more]
Dans(e) la lumière, season 2: the full program for this artistic edition at the EDF Foundation
The EDF Foundation is organizing a second and new edition of its Dans(e) la lumière event, which combines exhibitions and dance performances. Season 2 runs from November 4, 2025 to January 31, 2026. Find out more about the program. [Read more]
Écorchée Vive: the shocking exhibition on femininity and the body at the Galerie La Lison
At Galerie La Lison, artist Ono explores the female body, its wounds, its memory, and its resilience in a powerful sculptural exhibition combining wood, porcelain, and plaster, from November 13 to December 27, 2025. Opening reception on November 13 at 7:30 p.m. [Read more]
Shadow is light, memory of places: a contemporary art exhibition in the heart of the Pantheon
The Pantheon welcomes Nicolas Daubanes and his creations for a meditative exhibition running from November 19, 2025, to March 8, 2026. [Read more]
FoRTE#7 exhibition: discover young talent at FRAC Île-de-France in Romainville
The FoRTE exhibition returns for a 7th edition at the Frac Île-de-France reserves: the region presents works by the winners of the Fonds régional des talents émergents, from November 19, 2025 to January 11, 2026. [Read more]
What time owes them: the Advent calendar exhibition, which unveils a new work every day.
A gallery on Rue Audran in Montmartre is hosting "Ce que le temps leur doit" (What Time Owes Them), a collective exhibition where 24 emerging female artists unveil one work each day in an artistic and socially conscious Advent calendar, from December 1, 2025, to January 6, 2026. [Read more]
Micronirisme: a free miniature art exhibition at the Pablo Neruda media library in Malakoff
The city of Malakoff transformed into a miniature model... Discover Kristoff Bonnet and his "microscopic" art in a free exhibition at the Pablo Neruda media library, from December 4, 2025, to January 3, 2026. [Read more]
Paris: Eva Jospin and Claire Tabouret present "Grottesco" and "D'un seul souffle" at the Grand Palais
Two great names in contemporary art honored by the iconic Grand Palais. From December 10, 2025 to March 15, 2026, the sublime Parisian landmark will showcase the creations of two French artists, Claire Tabouret and Eva Jospin, in a never-before-seen exhibition. While the former will unveil "D'un seul souffle", the latter will present "Grottesco". [Read more]
The Hangar Y's contemporary open-air exhibition is back! An artistic stroll in the green
The Hangar Y, which conceals a 10-hectare natural area planted with trees, offers a year-round open-air art walk, free on weekdays and €3 with access to the Hangar on weekends. Since April 28, 2025, new works have been added to the circuit. From Erwin Wurm and Lionel Sabatte to Pauline Tralongo and Odile Decq, it's time for an unusual, unplugged stroll through the heart of the Hauts-de-Seine. [Read more]
Hoop Dreams: a free art exhibition on basketball culture in the 11th arrondissement
From December 11 to 14, 2025, "Hoop Dreams" will take over Paris's 11th arrondissement for a free exhibition centered on the basketball hoop as a medium of expression, featuring monumental installations, performances, and workshops. [Read more]
Mini Me: JonOne's 100% groovy baby exhibition at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery
The Goldshteyn-Saatort gallery welcomes "Mini Me," JonOne's electrifying solo show: a psychedelic universe where graffiti, small formats, and 70s groove merge in a visual explosion, to be discovered from December 11, 2025, to January 11, 2026. OPENING RECEPTION ON DECEMBER 11 FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM BY REGISTRATION ONLY! [Read more]
Exceptional and free Arman exhibition at the 17th arrondissement town hall in Paris
The 17th arrondissement town hall is celebrating Arman, a leading figure of the New Realists, with a free exhibition from December 12, 2025, to January 31, 2026. Bronze sculptures, rare paintings, and a new creation of a French flag pay tribute to this visionary artist, 20 years after his death. [Read more]
All About Love: Mickalene Thomas's daring exhibition at the Grand Palais
The Grand Palais welcomes African-American artist Mickalene Thomas from December 17, 2025, to April 5, 2026: discover a committed artist with the exhibition All About Love. [Read more]
Thierry Lefort's California - 20 years of painting: Free retrospective exhibition
Sponsored - How about taking a trip to California without leaving Paris? From December 23, 2025, to January 7, 2026, the Beffroi de Montrouge is hosting "La Californie de Thierry Lefort," a museum-scale exhibition curated by Yoyo Maeght.
This exceptional retrospective traces twenty years of painting between Paris and Los Angeles. An artistic journey not to be missed. Admission is free upon reservation, with a gift for each visitor (links below). [Read more]
Various and eclectic objects: Song Dong’s free, monumental, and immersive exhibition at Le Bon Marché
For its 11th edition, the January art showcase at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche pays tribute to Song Dong, the renowned Chinese artist renowned for transforming everyday objects into living memory. From January 10 to February 22, 2026, his free exhibition, "Various and Diverse Objects – 百货 (baihuò)", takes over the store's showcases, features two large-scale installations beneath the glass roof, and immerses visitors in an interactive experience on the second floor. [Read more]
Le rêve cette autre part: the dreamlike exhibition at the Pernod Ricard Foundation
At the Fondation Pernod Ricard, the exhibition "Le rêve, cette autre part" explores dreams as a space for creation, thought and relationships, with artists Amie Barouh, Chloé Quenum and philosopher Mohamed Amer Meziane. On view from February 17 to April 18, 2026. [Read more]
Clair-obscur: an exhibition of light and shade at the Bourse de Commerce
From March 4 to August 31, 2026, the Bourse de Commerce will be transformed into a luminous, twilight landscape for a new exhibition entitled "Clair-obscur". [Read more]
Contemporary art exhibitions in Paris: Diego Marcon and Ladji Diaby at Lafayette Anticipations
Lafayette Anticipations is hosting two contemporary art exhibitions in Paris from April 1 to July 19, 2026, featuring the cinematic universe of Diego Marcon and the emerging scene embodied by Ladji Diaby. A double rendez-vous focusing on images, narration and artistic emotions. [Read more]
