Exhibitions diary

Gerard Richter

The Fondation Louis Vuitton dedicates its spaces to one of the most ambitious exhibitions ever organised around the German painter Gerhard Richter, widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of our time. The…

Paname

As part of its annual invitation that fosters dialogue between modern and contemporary art, the Petit Palais has invited Bilal Hamdad this year, an Algerian artist whose visibility has been steadily growing over recent years.…

Leonora Carrington

Palazzo Reale presents the first retrospective exhibition dedicated to Leonora Carrington in Italy, renowned Surrealist artist whose work gained renewed visibility in Italy in 2022, when the title of the 59th Venice Biennale was inspired…

Minimal

The Bourse de Commerce celebrates the Minimalist movement through an ambitious and wide-ranging exhibition, uniting artists from around the world. Divided into thematic sections, the exhibition explores the different facets of Minimalism, focusing on colour,…

Lee Miller. Works 1930 – 1955

CAMERA presents a rich and encompassing exhibition dedicated to the renowned American photographer Lee Miller, focusing on her prolific and multifaceted career between the 1930s and 1950s. Through more than 150 photographs, visitors are invited…

Nous autres

This exhibition brings together the work of three women from different generations, each representing a distinct discipline. The central focus is undoubtedly on Donna Gottschalk, whose photographs occupy the main exhibition space at Le Bal.…

Art Brut

The Art Brut, or Outsider Art, is honoured through this exhibition at the Grand Palais, which presents more than four hundred works from the collection of Bruno Decharme. Initiated in the late 1970s, this collection…

Wolfgang Tillmans

Nothing could have prepared us − Everything could have prepared us Invited by the Centre Pompidou with an absolut carte blanche to reinvent the emptied spaces of the BPI, the museum’s historic library, Wolfgang Tillmans…

David Hockney 25

With this major retrospective, David Hockney takes over the entire Fondation Louis Vuitton, presenting more than 400 works and offering a comprehensive overview of the last 25 years of his production, while also revisiting key…

Humo Semilla Raíz – Fume, Root, Seed

Fume, Root, Seed highlights the photographic work of Ecuadorian artist Isadora Romero, recently awarded the Discovery Award at Les Rencontres d’Arles (2023), the Open Format Award from World Press Photo (2022), and the Marilyn Stafford…

Richard Avedon – In the American West

In the American West is a celebrated photographic series and book by Richard Avedon, the result of five years of work (1979 – 1984) across the western United States. The project, which includes 103 striking…

Corps et âmes

As clearly suggested by its title, this exhibition centers on the representation of the body in art, drawing from the pieces of the Pinault Collection, the body that becomes a powerful tool to explore identity,…

Io sono Leonor Fini

The retrospective at Palazzo Reale Milano highlights Leonor Fini’s artistic journey, featuring her diverse works and unique vision spanning femininity, eroticism, and individuality.

Dennis Morris – music + life

“I jumped in the back of the van. Bob just turned around and asked, ‘Are you ready, Dennis ?’ Bob asked. ‘Yeah, ready!’ I replied, clicking my camera” -Dennis Morris Dennis Morris, the British photographer…

Chiharu Shiota – The soul Trembles

The Grand Palais hosts the largest retrospective ever dedicated to Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota, organized in collaboration with the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo. Spanning over three decades of her artistic production, the exhibition traces…

Louvre Couture

For the first time, the Louvre dedicates an exhibition to the relationship between art and fashion, seamlessly integrating modern and contemporary couture into the museum’s historic collections. Rather than being confined to a traditional exhibition…

Silent threads, resounding Kosova

Curated by Kosovar artist Sislej Xhafa, Galleria Continua presents an exhibition that brings together fifteen artists shaping Kosova’s contemporary art scene. This exhibition reflects Xhafa’s ongoing commitment to promoting the art of his homeland, a…

Olga de Amaral

The Fondation Cartier’s retrospective on Olga de Amaral highlights her influence in Fiber Art and her unique textile techniques inspired by Colombian heritage.

Chine – une nouvelle génération d’artistes

Born from a partnership between the Centre Pompidou and the West Bund Museum in Shanghai, this exhibition offers a fascinating window into the contemporary art scene in China. Curated collaboratively by Chinese and French curators,…

Jean Tinguely

The Hangar Bicocca hosts the first major retrospective dedicated to Jean Tinguely since his passing, celebrating the Swiss artist best known for his iconic moving fountain in the square outside the Centre Pompidou. The exhibition…

Arte Povera

The Bourse de Commerce’s exhibition, curated by Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev, showcases Arte Povera’s unique contributions and ongoing relevance on contemporary art.

Biennale di Venezia 2024

This weekend marks the end of the 60th edition of the Venice Biennale. Curated by Adriano Pedrosa, this year’s Biennale, titled “Stranieri ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere,” reflects on our interconnected, globalized world and celebrates the…

Tarsila do Amaral

The Musée du Luxembourg presents the first major retrospective in Paris dedicated to Tarsila do Amaral, one of Brazil’s most celebrated modernist painters. This exhibition offers an in-depth exploration of her artistic evolution and her…

Pierre Huyghe – liminal

Punta della Dogana, the Venetian location for the French Pinault Collection, presents Liminal, a solo exhibition by Pierre Huyghe, held in parternship with Seoul’s Leeum Museum of Art. Known for immersive and thought-provoking work, Huyghe…

Surréalisme

The Centre Pompidou presents a monumental exhibition marking the centenary of Surrealism, a movement that has profoundly shaped artistic currents of the 20th century and beyond. This immersive retrospective traces the movement’s evolution over forty…

Pino Pascali

Fondazione Prada presents a comprehensive retrospective on Pino Pascali (1935-1968), a precursor of Arte Povera and an artist whose influence continues to resonate across generations. Despite his brief life and career, Pascali left behind an…

Eva Jospin – Tromper l’œil

Galleria Continua celebrates the first year of collaboration with Eva Jospin (b. 1975), the acclaimed French sculptor who, for over fifteen years, has been experimenting with various materials to create intricate and immersive artworks. Located…

Brancusi

Centre Pompidou celebrates Constantin Brancusi with one of the largest exhibitions ever dedicated to the Romanian artist. Nearly two hundred pieces fill the spaces of the museum’s 6th floor, giving the sculptures ample room to…

Le monde comme il va

Similar to Babouc, who discoveres human controversies and excesses in Voltaire’s philosophic fable, visitors here explore the depths and complexities of the world described through the pieces of the Pinault Collection on display. This exhibition,…

Dislocations

A truly moving exhibition, Dislocations showcases artworks created by artists living in exile. Organized in collaboration with the association Portes Ouvertes sur l’Art, dedicated to promoting and exhibiting painters experiencing exile, Dislocations features artworks by…

Iris Van Harpen – Sculpting the Senses

Embark into another dimension: between fashion, art, sculptures, installation and sounds, this exhibition envelops the visitor in a 360-degree experience. Dedicated to one of the most disruptive stylists of this generation, this retrospective succeeds in…

Suzanne Husky – The Deep Time of Rivers

Have you ever reflected on the importance of beavers for our environment? That is the focus of this exhibition, in particular the subject of this series by Suzanne Husky. Winner of the Prix Drawing Now…

Issy Wood – Study for no

Lafayette Anticipations presents in its adaptable surfaces the first solo exhibition in France consacrated to Issy Wood, the promising young British painter and musician. Titled “Study for No,” a nod to a 2019 artwork depicting…

Picasso – Dessiner à l’infini

Dive into Picasso’s universe from an unconventional angle with this expansive exhibition, focused on the graphic works of the renowned painter. Thanks to collaborations with the Musée Picasso of Paris and esteemed Spanish museums, the…

Chen Zhen – Double Exil

The exhibition “Double Exil” at Galleria Continua in Paris showcases the work of late Chinese-French artist Chen Zhen. It explores his own journey of immigration, cultural assimilation, and negotiation with globalization through his varied and…

Viviane Sassen – Phosphor: Art & Fashion 1990- 2023

The renowned Dutch photographer, Viviane Sassen, is having her first retrospective exhibition in France at the MEP (Maison Européenne de la Photographie). The exhibition features a blend of photography, video and installations. It includes iconic…

Sebastião Salgado – Amazonia

The photography exhibition at La Fabbrica del Vapore curated by Lélia Wanick Salgado showcases Salgado’s seven-year documentation of the Brazilian Amazon. The exhibit merges striking black-and-white photography with immersive audio, portraying both the Amazon’s landscapes…

Guy Bourdin- Storyteller

The exhibition at Armani Silos, curated by The Guy Bourdin Estate and G. Armani, showcases 100 photographs by Guy Bourdin. Despite his ties to the fashion industry, visitors are drawn into Bourdin’s vivid and artistic…

Luigi & Iango – Unveiled

The first photographic exhibition of this dynamic duo, showcasing over 100 works that span from their iconic works to new captivating recent creations. Printed on exquisite, high-quality photographic paper, each image stands as a compelling…

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