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Exhibitions
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Michelangelo Rodin - Living Bodies
A landmark exhibition exploring the sculptural vision of two masters across five centuries. Michelangelo and Rodin's revolutionary approaches to the human form converge at the Louvre in 2026.
Otobong Nkanga. I dreamt of you in colours
Nkanga's multidisciplinary solo at the Musée d'art moderne de Paris
Saved Treasures of Gaza: 5000 Years of History
5,000 years of Gaza's heritage, rescued and displayed in Paris
Apocalypse. Yesterday and Tomorrow
From medieval prophecy to modern catastrophe at the BnF.
Al Thani Collection at Hôtel de la Marine in Paris
A world-spanning royal collection on the Place de la Concorde.
Paul Poiret, fashion is a party
A landmark retrospective of fashion rebel Paul Poiret.
Stage Jewelry from the Comédie-Française
Dazzling theatrical jewels from the Comédie-Française
The Dawn of the Department Store: Fashion, Design, Toys, Advertising. 1852-1925
How the department store reshaped modern consumer culture.
Mexica - Offerings and Gods at the Templo Mayor
Sacred offerings and gods from the Templo Mayor
Secrets de Bijoux 2023
French jewellery art where tradition meets innovation
Past exhibitions (63)
Jean-Baptiste Greuze. L'enfance en lumière
Greuze's intimate visions of childhood at the Petit Palais.
My name is Orson Welles
A retrospective celebrating the life, work, and legacy of the legendary filmmaker and actor Orson Welles at the French Cinematheque.
Exhibition of the Machine-Gunned Ambulance from Ukraine in Front of the Town Hall of Paris 18th Arrondissement
A war-scarred Ukrainian ambulance on display in Paris
Maximilien Luce: The Instinct for Landscape
Neo-Impressionist landscapes by Maximilien Luce
Suzanne Valadon
Major retrospective of a pioneering modern artist
Ribera, Shadows and Light
Ribera's dramatic chiaroscuro, explored at Petit Palais
Berthe Morisot and the art from the 18th century
Morisot in dialogue with 18th-century masters
The Treasure of Notre-Dame de Paris
An exhibition exploring the sacred and artistic heritage of Notre-Dame de Paris, one of the world's most iconic medieval cathedrals.
Mark Rohko
Rothko's color-field masterworks at Louis Vuitton Foundation
Amedeo Modigliani. A Painter and His Dealer
Modigliani and his dealer Paul Guillaume at l'Orangerie
Giovanni Bellini, Crossed Influences
The crossed influences behind a Renaissance master
Matisse. Cahiers d'art, the Turn of the 1930s
Matisse's transformative 1930s in dialogue with Cahiers d'art.
2022 Paris Motor Show
International auto show at Paris Expo, Oct 18-23 2022
Walter Sickert (1860-1942): Painting and Transgression
Bold retrospective of a singular British modernist
Füssli, Between Dream and Fantasy
Füssli's haunted visions of dream and darkness in Paris.
André Devambez (1867–1944): Vertiges de l'imagination
A full retrospective of a visionary French academic master.
The Golden Age of the Portuguese Renaissance
Portuguese Renaissance painting at its most vibrant
Pharaoh of the Two Lands
A temporary exhibition at the Louvre exploring the power and symbolism of ancient Egyptian pharaohs who ruled over Upper and Lower Egypt.
On the Road to Chiefdoms of Cameroon
A deep dive into the art and culture of Cameroon's chiefdoms.
Boldini. Les plaisirs et les jours
A temporary exhibition devoted to Giovanni Boldini, the master of Belle Epoque portraiture, exploring the pleasures and social world of his era.
Charles Camoin, a Fauve in Freedom
A retrospective of Charles Camoin, the French Fauve painter who liberated colour and form. Discover his bold landscapes and vibrant still lifes.
Paris – Athens: The Birth of Modern Greece, 1675–1919
Two centuries of Franco-Greek art and cultural exchange
Botticelli: Artist & Designer
A major retrospective exploring Sandro Botticelli's multifaceted practice as both painter and designer, presented at the Musée Jacquemart-André in 2021–2022.
Storms and Shipwrecks. From Vernet to Courbet
Marine drama from Vernet to Courbet at Petit Palais
Le Paris de Dufy
Dufy's luminous vision of Paris in paintings and prints.
Chagall, Modigliani, Soutine... Paris as a School, 1905-1940
A landmark group exhibition exploring how Paris became the crucible of modern art, bringing together works by the international artists who shaped the city's legendary avant-garde scene between 1905 and 1940.
Bouchardon (1698-1762): A Sublime Idea of Beauty
The Louvre spotlights Edme Bouchardon, the foremost French sculptor of the 18th century, in a major temporary exhibition tracing his pursuit of an ideal, classical beauty.
Jules Grandjouan, Creator of the Illustrated Political Poster in France (1900-1930)
A temporary exhibition exploring Jules Grandjouan's pioneering role in developing the illustrated political poster as a distinct art form in early 20th-century France.
The Art of Making 2026
Craft and design across a century of Paris-Berlin exchange
The Rediscovered Treasure of the Sun King
Rediscovered art and artifacts of the Sun King at Grand Palais
Art brut. The Decharme donation to the Centre Pompidou
A major exhibition of raw art (Art brut) from the Decharme collection at the Centre Pompidou, presented at the Grand Palais in Paris this summer.
Disco, I'm Coming Out
Dive into the dazzling universe of disco culture.
ZOMBIES - Dead is not the end?
The zombie's cultural history, from vodou to pop culture
Thérèse Rivière photograph
A focused exhibition exploring the photographic work and legacy of Thérèse Rivière, a pioneering figure in twentieth-century photography.
Journey Through Crystal
A temporary exhibition exploring the artistry and history of crystal at the Musée de Cluny in Paris, 2023–2024.
Autour de l'Arbre
Tree-inspired jewelry by a curated group of artists.
Naples in Paris
An art exhibition at the Louvre Museum exploring the artistic heritage and cultural influence of Naples on European art.
A New Art. Metamorphoses of Jewelry, 1880–1914
Explore the revolutionary transformation of jewelry design during the Art Nouveau period, when craftsmen reimagined ornament as fine art.
#Tarot
Tarot symbolism reimagined as wearable jewelry art.
Face aux épidémies — Archives nationales
Centuries of epidemic history through rare archival documents.
Révélations 2022
5th edition of the fine craft and creation biennial
Romantic Heroines
A 2022 temporary exhibition in Paris exploring the iconic female figures of the Romantic era through art and imagination.
Pionnières. Artistes dans le Paris des années folles
Women pioneers of the Parisian avant-garde, rediscovered.
La Guerre des moutons — Archives nationales
Rare archives illuminate a forgotten war of the sheep.
Tajikistan, Land of Golden Rivers
An immersive journey into Tajikistan's ancient heritage
The exhibition Napoleon
An exhibition exploring the life, legacy, and historical impact of Napoleon Bonaparte, one of history's most influential military and political figures.
The Origins of the World: The Invention of Nature in the 19th Century
An exploration of how 19th-century artists and thinkers reimagined nature and the natural world through painting, sculpture, and scientific inquiry.
The Power of My Hands — Afrique(s): Africa(s): Female Artists
Female artists from Africa and its diasporas take centre stage.
Limited Edition: Vollard, Petiet and the Master Print
Vollard & Petiet's landmark prints and limited editions
Dessiner pour Napoléon
Art and draughtsmanship in service of Napoleon
Women Painters, 1780-1830: The Birth of a Struggle
Pioneering women painters who fought for recognition, 1780-1830.
Women in Abstraction
500+ works by 100 women pioneers of abstract art
2018 Paris Motor Show
The 2018 Paris Motor Show ran from 4 to 14 October, featuring automobiles, motorcycles, and new mobility innovations for the first time.
Magnificent Venice! Venice: Europe and the Arts in the 18th Century
A landmark 2018/19 exhibition at the Grand Palais, Paris, exploring Venice's dazzling cultural influence across Europe during the 18th century.
L'Envol du dragon – Art royal du Vietnam
An exhibition exploring the royal art and cultural heritage of Vietnam, centred on the symbolic power of the dragon in Vietnamese imperial tradition and aesthetics.
Three Centuries of Maritime Genius: Shipbuilding in France
A comprehensive exploration of French naval construction from the 17th century to the present, showcasing the technical innovation and craftsmanship that shaped maritime history.
Charcot, the Passion for the Poles
An exploration of Jean-Baptiste Charcot's legendary polar expeditions and his scientific contributions to Arctic and Antarctic exploration.
Jules Verne, the Novel of the Sea
A temporary exhibition exploring Jules Verne's literary vision of the ocean and maritime adventure, presented at the Musée de la Marine.
Napoleon and the Sea, a Dream of Empire
This temporary exhibition explores Napoleon's relationship with the sea and his ambitions to build a maritime empire, revealing a lesser-known dimension of his reign.
Les génies de la mer: Masterpieces of Naval Sculpture from the Musée national de la Marine, Paris
A rare showcase of exceptional naval sculpture from the collections of Paris's Musée national de la Marine, celebrating the artistry and craftsmanship behind seafaring heritage.
La Boussole et l'Orchidée
A temporary exhibition exploring the intersection of navigation and nature through art, symbolism, and cultural perspectives.
Montmartre and the Commune
Art and revolution in Montmartre during the Paris Commune.
Bonaparte and Egypt: Fire and Light
A temporary exhibition exploring Napoleon Bonaparte's Egyptian campaign and its cultural legacy, presented at the Institut du monde arabe.