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Auguste Herbin: L’Alphabet Plastique à Visée Universelle

Musée de Montmartre Jardins Renoir 12 Rue Cortot, Paris

WHAT The late artist (1882-1960) was a pivotal figure in modern art who participated in major 20th century movements. This exhibition showcases previously unseen works and traces the 7 creative periods of his career: Post-Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, Monumental Objects, New Figuration, First Abstraction, and Second Abstraction. His innovative contributions, especially his ultimate creation of a…

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Bourse de Commerce – Pinault 2 Rue de Viarmes, Paris

WHAT Curated by Jean-Marie Gallais, the group exhibition exclusively highlights works from the Pinault Collection, showcasing the vision of its founder, François Pinault, and the depth, vitality, and diversity of his collection. The title is borrowed from Voltaire's philosophical tale, and the presentation throughout the museum’s various spaces features established artists such as Maurizio Cattelan,…

Jean Hélion: La prose du monde

Musée d’Art Moderne 11 Av. du Président Wilson, Paris

WHAT The late French artist (1904-1987) was a pioneering painter and intellectual whose work spanned the 20th century. Renowned for introducing abstraction to America in the 1930s, he eventually evolved towards a unique form of figuration. This retrospective exhibition features over 150 oeuvres, including 103 paintings, 50 drawings, notebooks, and extensive documentation. Organised chronologically, it…

Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment

Musée d’Orsay Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, Paris

WHAT On April 15, 1874, the first Impressionist exhibition opened in Paris, marking a pivotal moment in art history. To celebrate this anniversary, the museum is featuring approximately 130 works that offer a fresh perspective on this legendary event. It aims to explore the circumstances surrounding the birth of Impressionism and its significance within the…

Carlos Cruz-Diez: L’Euphorie de la Couleur

Continua Paris 87 Rue du Temple, Paris

WHAT The late Venezuelian artist (1923-2019) was a pioneering figure in kinetic art, renowned for the mastery of colour and the innovative exploration of perceptual-sensory dynamics. The exhibition features key pieces that represent pivotal moments in artist's career. They explore the dissociation of form and colour, and highlights the experience of viewing as an integral…

Hernan Bas: The First and the Last

Perrotin Paris - Turenne 76 Rue de Turenne, Paris

WHAT The well-known Miami-based American artist’s 6th solo exhibition draws inspiration from the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Step into a darkly humourous world, where the absurd meets the divine and where the roles of winners and losers are reversed. Following the exhibition, ‘The Conceptualists’, at the Bass Museum in Miami, the artist wanted to…

Olympism – Modern Invention, Ancient Legacy

Louvre Louvre, Paris

WHAT Exploring the creation of the first modern Olympic Games, visitors have the chance to delve into the historical, political, and social contexts of the late 19th century that gave rise to this iconic sporting event. The exhibition showcases the visionary efforts of Pierre de Coubertin and his collaborators, including Swiss draughtsman Émile Gilliéron, who…

Ellsworth Kelly: Shapes and Colors, 1949-2015

Fondation Louis Vuitton 8 avenue du Mahatma Gandhi, Paris

WHAT The renowned American abstract painter and sculptor (1923-2015) is known for his groundbreaking contributions to 20th century art. The retrospective presentation is a unique opportunity is admire a comprehensive overview of artist's works. Featuring over 100 pieces, including paintings, drawings, photographs, and collages, the exhibition is organised in collaboration with Glenstone Museum (Maryland, USA)…

Gwen O’Neil: Over the Ridges and through the Passes

Almine Rech Paris - Turenne 64 Rue de Turenne, Paris

WHAT The Los Angeles-based abstract painter is known for works that invoke the rhythms of the natural world. This first exhibition features a series of new paintings inspired by the dramatic environment of southern California. The artist employs a technique reminiscent of pointillism, using individual daubs of paint to create pulsating compositions. The works draw…

Alex Katz: 60 Years of Printmaking

Thaddaeus Ropac Paris - Pantin 69 Avenue du Général Leclerc, Paris

WHAT The renowned American artist (b.1927) is known for his unique approach to contemporary representational painting, developed during the height of Abstract Expressionism. The exhibition features evocative early landscapes and recent monumental portraits rendered in striking monochrome. The presentation at the gallery’s Pantin venue is the first dedicated to the artist’s printmaking practice, showcasing prints…

Sean Scully: Carbon and Air

Thaddaeus Ropac Paris - Marais 7 Rue Debelleyme, Paris

WHAT The renowned Irish-born American artist (b.1945) works have significantly shaped contemporary abstraction. The exhibition spans rare figurative works and highlights the evolution of some of the artist’s best-known abstract series. Fusing European painting traditions with the distinct character of American abstraction, his pieces combine painterly drama with visual delicacy. Often structured around stripes or…

Robert Couturier: Silhouettes

Dina Vierny 36 rue Jacob, Paris

WHAT The exhibition presents the works of one of the most significant post-war sculptors, alongside contemporaries such as Alberto Giacometti and Germaine Richier. Curated by Claire Maingon and Thierry Dufrêne, the exhibition explores the theme of the silhouette in the French architect and decorator's art. Artist's sculptures are known for their balance between figurative invention…

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