Paris: 6 free contemporary art exhibitions not to be missed this autumn

Published by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Photos by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Published on October 25th, 2023 at 09:54 a.m.
Contemporary art invites itself to Paris with a series of freely accessible installations. From illustrator Quibe to Scandinavian duo Elmgreen & Dragset and visual artist Chen Zhen... discover 6 free contemporary art exhibitions not to be missed this autumn in Paris.

Are you more into cubism, impressionism or contemporary art? If your heart leans more towards the latter, then the following may well appeal to you. This autumn, there's an abundance of exhibitions devoted to contemporary art in the capital. It's worth noting that this time of year is marked by the now-famous " Paris+ by Art Basel " event. As a result, installations are multiplying in the City of Light for a few days, and several contemporary art galleries are getting in on the act by hosting contemporary exhibitions, accessible with free admission.

If you'd like to discover 7 fascinating sculptures, or the first monographic exhibition by artist Chen Zhen, or the luminous and bold works of artist Quibe, then here are 6 free contemporary art exhibitions not to be missed this autumn in Paris.

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6 free contemporary art exhibitions in Paris this autumn

Toucher Terre : l'exposition qui nous plonge dans un monde magique à l'Espace Monte-Cristo - IMG 1222Toucher Terre : l'exposition qui nous plonge dans un monde magique à l'Espace Monte-Cristo - IMG 1222Toucher Terre : l'exposition qui nous plonge dans un monde magique à l'Espace Monte-Cristo - IMG 1222Toucher Terre : l'exposition qui nous plonge dans un monde magique à l'Espace Monte-Cristo - IMG 1222 Touching the Earth: the exhibition that plunges us into a magical world at the Espace Monte-Cristo
The Espace Monte-Cristo invites us to discover a new special exhibition. Touching the Earth is open to all free of charge from April 15 to December 17, 2023. [Read more]

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New exhibition by Elmgreen & Dragset in Paris! From October 14 to November 18, 2023, the two Scandinavian visual artists take over Galerie Perrotin, in Paris's 3rd arrondissement, for a solo show featuring seven fascinating sculptures, or sculpted groups. [Read more]

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Galleria Continua presents "Double exil", the first monographic exhibition by Chen Zhen. On view from September 29, 2023 to January 6, 2024 at the renowned contemporary art gallery's Paris space, this free exhibition features a wide selection of works by this great Franco-Chinese artist, who died in 2000. [Read more]

Exposition Les Cages de l'Imaginaire Sandra Chevrier galerie Goldshteyn-SaatortExposition Les Cages de l'Imaginaire Sandra Chevrier galerie Goldshteyn-SaatortExposition Les Cages de l'Imaginaire Sandra Chevrier galerie Goldshteyn-SaatortExposition Les Cages de l'Imaginaire Sandra Chevrier galerie Goldshteyn-Saatort Les Cages de l'Imaginaire exhibition by Sandra Chevrier at Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery - our photos
Discover the universe fusing femininity and comic book culture of Canadian artist Sandra Chevrier at her first Solo Show in France at Galerie Goldshteyn-Saatort, from September 29 to November 30, 2023. With "Les Cages de l'Imaginaire", plunge into a profound exploration of feminine power and the challenges of the modern woman! [Read more]

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The Mobilier national invites us to discover the new edition of its exhibition Les Aliénés. Artists reinvent the treasures of the Mobilier national in a free exhibition running from October 11, 2023 to January 7, 2024. [Read more]

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Lovers of contemporary art should head for Lux Continua, a bright and bold exhibition by artist Quibe, at Galerie La Lison in the heart of Paris's 10th arrondissement from October 19 to December 2, 2023. Blending clean lines, minimalism and golden touches, Quibe invites visitors to a one-of-a-kind artistic experience! [Read more]

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