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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…

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)…

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…

Thomas Struth: Nature and Politics

Marian Goodman 79 & 66 Rue du Temple, Paris

WHAT The German photographer (b.1954) is best known for his Museum Photographs series, black and white photographs ofthe streets of Düsseldorf and New York taken in the 1970s, and his family photographs series. The exhibition includes photographs taken at CERN and the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, which include large-scale panoramic photographs of…

Yuki Kimura: Time Paradox

Galerie Chantal Crousel 10 Rue Charlot, Paris

WHAT The Kyoto-based artist (b.1971) is known for installation works based on photographs from varied sources, exploring themes of time and dimension in relation to present spaces. The artist’s first solo exhibition at the gallery features new sculptures composed of multiplied everyday objects, where they are brought to life through a subtle interplay of light…

Clotilde Jiménez: The long run

Mariane Ibrahim 18 Avenue Matignon, Paris

WHAT The young multi-disciplinary American artist (b.1990) works with ceramics, collage, painting, printmaking, and sculpture, and is known for his collage works that explore themes of movement, identity, and community. His second exhibition at the gallery builds upon his previous works, including the Official Olympic Posters series for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.…

JR: Dans La Lumière

Perrotin Paris - Turenne 76 Rue de Turenne, Paris

WHAT The 4th solo exhibition of the French photographer and street artist at the gallery showcases recent artworks inspired by the CHIROPTERA project — a unique ballet performance created in collaboration with Damien Jalet and Thomas Bangalter for the Opéra de Paris. This exhibition features a series of works including photographic transfers, black ink on…

Andrea Marie Breiling: Kissing the Glass

Almine Rech Paris - Turenne 64 Rue de Turenne, Paris

WHAT Known for her large-scale spray-paint paintings, the American contemporary painter is known for large atmospheric works created with spray paint and dye, which exhibit a fluid energy that shows the physicality behind her creative process. The exhibition offers a romantic and intensely feminine tribute to Paris through a collection of new works saturated in…

Dr. Esther Mahlangu: The Order of Things

Almine Rech Paris - Turenne 64 Rue de Turenne, Paris

WHAT Her 4th exhibition at the gallery, the renowned South African artist (b.1935) is known for her bold large-scale contemporary paintings that reference her Ndebele heritage. The presentation showcases her bold abstract paintings inspired by Ndebele artistic tradition, known for its vibrant geometric patterns. WHY The artist has made a valuable contribution to contemporary art…

Eva Jospin: Chambre de soie

Château de Versailles Place d'Armes, Versailles

WHAT Inspired by the Embroidery Room of the Palazzo Colonna in Rome and Virginia Woolf’s novel, ‘A Room of One’s Own’, the exhibition features one unique artwork – a feat of embroidery. Its 350 m2 (3767 sq. ft.) landscape was produced by craftsmen in India, in constant dialogue with the artist, and showcases Jospin's favorite…

Sarah Sze: Pictures at an Exhibition

Gagosian Paris 4 Rue de Ponthieu, Paris

WHAT Known for large site-specific installations made of recycled objects, the American artist's works break from the Conceptualism and Minimalism movements of the 1960s to the 1980s. Her installations are expressive, poetic, and imbued with realism. The exhibition includes a dynamic, room-sized kaleidoscope-like installation and a series of new paintings that blur the lines between…

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