2026-2027 marks an important turning point in the history of photography: we celebrate the bicentennial of its existence, as Nicéphore Niépce developed this artistic method between 1826 and 1827. This is a great opportunity to explore fabulous photographic exhibitions currently underway in Parisian museums.
Dana Lixenberg - American Images, MEP
For thirty years, Dutch photographer Dana Lixenberg has sought to capture the truest portrait of contemporary America. In her work, the biggest celebrities sit alongside less popular personalities, addressing the question: what is the very essence of the famous "American Dream"?
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Dana Lixenberg - American Images
European House of Photography
5/7, rue de Fourcy — 4th
From February 11 to May 24, 2026
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Martin Parr - Global Warning, Jeu de Paume
In Martin Parr's photographs, you'll find beaches, ski resorts, even the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Gorgeous places, paradisiacal for some, that only serve as a backdrop for a less enchanting reality. Throughout his career, the photographer has focused on highlighting the decay of a society that has been struggling for the last fifty years.s, by mass consumption, over-tourism, and the desire for " more and more," we’re leaving the planet in a state of "less and less." With the exhibition Global Warning, open until May 24, 2026, the museum at Place de la Concorde makes a powerful statement: you come out with colors in your eyes, yes, but especially puzzled by this insight into the destruction and absurdity that humans are capable of.
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Martin Parr - Global Warning
Jeu de Paume
1, place de la Concorde — 1st
Until May 24, 2026
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Guido Guidi. Col Tempo 1956-2024, Le BAL
He is one of the greatest European photographers, having observed those details that no one else paid attention to. A radical positioning for some, yet it has revolutionized the world of photography. Organized into 18 photographic sequences, his images highlight his affinity for territories and their language. « He preferred to photograph an industrial area with little aesthetic interest near Venice rather than Venice itself. Because the&rsThe essential lies in the act of seeing: experiencing, through the device, the grammar specific to photography », specifies Simona Antonacci, curator of the exhibition, in Fisheye magazine.
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Guido Guidi. Col Tempo 1956-2024
Le BAL
6, impasse de la Défense — 18e
From February 20 to May 24, 2026
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Sebastião Salgado, Hôtel de Ville
Through this exhibition created by his wife, Lélia Wanick Salgado, the greatest series created by Sebastião Salgado will be showcased. In total, nearly 200 works and 114 prints lent by the Maison Européenne de la Photographie (MEP) will be exhibited. Particularly committed to environmental issues...In addition, he made it one of the central themes of his work throughout his career. « Besides being a loving father, he passionately defended engaged photography for essential values for humanity and the planet, as well as a socially more equitable and ecologically sustainable world », says Lélia Wanick Salgado. It's an opportunity to (re)discover art as envisioned by the artist and to treat yourself to a unique photographic and societal immersion .
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The grand exhibition in tribute to Sebastião Salgado
City Hall
3, rue de Lobau — 4th
From February 21 to May 30, 2026
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Kourtney Roy, All Inclusive, at the City of Economics
Without a doubt, the work of Kourtney Roy can be compared to that of Martin Parr. Like him, the Canadian photographer has focused on capturing global tourism in all its facets. Luxury hotels, pristine beaches… Through about thirty snapshots, she highlights an idealized tourism to better reveal its contrasts. Behind vibrant imagesAnd almost idyllic, there are much duller realities lurking at the crossroads of social inequalities, environmental destruction, and marketing arguments.
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Kourtney Roy, All Inclusive
Cité de l’économie
1, place du Général Catroux — 17th
Until September 20, 2026
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