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The 12 Most Beautiful Exhibitions to Discover in April in Paris

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Under the Horizon at the Grande Arche of Paris La Défense

For its new 2026 season, Les Extatiques is transforming into a plural artistic event. More than just an exhibition, it's a truly cultural season unfolding this year around a theme: Other Worlds. And within this constellation of artistic formats, we discover Under the Horizon, an immersive exhibition exploring the invisible worlds of the ocean. Under the Grande Arche, in a space of 1,000 m², we dive into the ocean depths through a sensory journey blending art, science, and fiction thanks to the work of four artists.

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Under the Horizon – The Extatics
Grande Arche of Paris La Défense (Column Hall)
1, parvis de la Défense – Puteaux (92)
From April 3 to 26, 2026
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Me and Others at the EDF Group Foundation

As technologies increasingly become a part of our lives, many artists are questioning the role of networks and the internet in our daily routines. This reflection is presented to us starting March 13 by the EDF Group Foundation. It’s a rich, informed exhibition that offers us a journey at the crossroads of worlds, showcasing the digital realm as a new artistic playground, and highlighting how it impacts every aspect of our lives.

Me and Others, Artists' Views on Our Lives Online
EDF Foundation
6, rue Juliette Récamier – 7th
From March 13 to September 27, 2026
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Fragilities & Resiliencies at the Luxembourg Garden

Thibault Gerbaldi traveled across the 5 continents to shine a light on the audacity of nature and the ability of human societies to adapt to constraints. In a poetic dialogue, through amazing images that will blow your mind and more, he invites us to reflect on our nature and resilience.

fascinating, the photographer shows us the evolutions and transformations of nature, while illustrating human resilience in the face of these changes. A series of poetic images that question our vulnerability as we all confront the power of the elements surrounding us.
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Fragilities & Resiliencies
Luxembourg Garden – 6th
Until July 19, 2026
Free entry
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Videogames & Music at the Philharmonie

Mario, Zelda, Final Fantasy, League of Legends… Whether they’re iconic or more niche, video games are a world of infinite possibilities, both in terms of visuals and sound. Since the 1960s, when it first began to take shape, until today, where the global market is worth $189 billion, video games stand out as an extraordinary realm of technological and artistic exploration. It’s this impressive journey through half a century...

Key to History offered by the Philharmonie through about twenty interactive sound installations.

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Videogames & Music
Philharmonie de Paris
221, avenue Jean-Jaurès — 19th
From April 2 to November 1, 2026
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Eggxtraordinaire at Galerie Joseph

For fThis Easter as it should be, the Galerie Joseph is teaming up with the De main de maître association to bring us an exhibition like no other, paying tribute to the wonder of the egg. The lineup features over 90 international artists who will each share their unique take on this everyday product that holds infinite richness. As both a universal symbol and a perfect form in its own right, the egg becomes a muse, a source of creativity, and a fertile ground for the imagination of creators from around the globe. This exhibition promises to be simply eggsellent.

Eggxtraordinaire
Galerie Joseph
16, rue des Minimes – 3rd
From April 3 to May 3, 2026
Free entry
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Virages Vierges at the Palais de Tokyo

As part of its new season, Normes Corps, the Palais de Tokyo gives free rein to Pauline Curnier Jardin. Throughout the galleries, the concept of deviation, even deviance, is explored by the artist to highlight the richness of uncertainty and alternative paths. To step off the beaten track, the artist employs various mediums: photos, videos, gigantic installations, and sculptures. All.In their own way, they explore the figure of the female body, caught in a constant tension between sanctification and stigma.

Virgin Turns
Palais de Tokyo
13 Avenue du Président-Wilson – 16th
From April 3 to September 13, 2026
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The Great Ages at the Museum of Man

Until the end...At the end of the year, the Musée de l’Homme takes a deep dive into the major stages of human life. This unprecedented exhibition is the wonderful result of a collaboration between biodemographer Samuel Pavard, a professor at the Muséum and an expert in aging, and Nikos Aliagas, a talented photographer as well as a fantastic presenter. Together, they blend art and science to offer us a profound insight into humanity and its relationship with the passing of time, as well as the role of aging in our society. A poetic, delicate, and human tale that’s not to be missed!

The Great Ages
Museum of Mankind
17, Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre – 16th
From April 8, 2026, to January 3, 2027
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100% the Expo
at La Villette

For this 7th edition, 100% the Expo, which aims to bring together young contemporary artists around major societal issues, invites us to discover an incredible selection of creations. From visual and digital arts to cinema, fashion, and photography, all means are good to showcase this new generation of young artists who have just graduated, whose diverse backgrounds allow all visitors to find THE...creation that will speak to them. Meetings, performances, clubbing, and live shows come to complete this must-attend event.

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100% the Expo
Grande Halle de La Villette
211, avenue Jean-Jaurès – 19th
From April 10 to May 11, 2025
Free entry
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Marilyn Monroe at the Cinémathèque

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For decades, her platinum blonde face and irresistible smile have been among the most recognizable images in cinema history. Yet, behind the pop icon and twirling dresses lies a complex actress. With its new exhibition, the French Cinémathèque invites you to revisit the Monroe myth by exploring both the star and the woman and the comedian. It's an exciting dive into the story of a Hollywood legend whose influence continues to span generations, to celebrate the icon, but above all, to reveal the artist.

Marilyn Monroe
Cinémathèque
51, rue de Bercy – 12e
From April 8 to July 26, 2026
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The comic book speaks cash at the Monnaie de Paris

Once again, the Monnaie de Paris dives us into the world of pop culture, thanks to a new playful and colorful exhibition about the 9th art: comic books. And if you think the link between money and comics is far-fetched, not at all! Remember, Scrooge McDuck dives into his vault, the Daltons rob a bank, and Gaston Lagaffe declares war on parking meters. In total, the institution showcases over two centuries of creation, featuring no less than 250 works from public and private collections.

CLING! The comic book speaks frankly
Monnaie de Paris
11, quai de Conti – 6th
From April 10 to September 6, 2026
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Lee Miller at the Museum of Modern Art

In 2023, Kate Winslet brilliantly portrayed the fascinating story of Lee Miller, the first female war photographer. Three years later, the Museum of Modern Art looks back at the extraordinary career of this exceptional artist. The most significant retrospective dedicated to the photographer in over 20 years, the exhibition brings together over 250 prints, including several new ones, to showcase her work.

highlight the unique perspective that Lee Miller had on the world. A major event, showcasing one of the greatest personalities in the history of photography.

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Lee Miller
Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris
11, avenue du Président-Wilson – 16th
From April 3, 2026, to July 26, 2026
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Dreaming in Balance at the Louis Vuitton Foundation.

In 1926, Alexander Calder, American painter and sculptor, moved to France. 100 years later, the Fondation Louis Vuitton is celebrating this arrival through a monumental retrospective. From his early works in the 1920s to his monumental sculptures of the 1970s that redefined public art, the institution tackles over half a century of creation, showcasing all the facets of this versatile artist as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of his passing this year.

Calder. Dreaming in Balance
Louis Vuitton Foundation
8, Avenue Mahatma Gandhi – 16th
From April 15 to August 16, 2026
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