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12 exhibitions not to miss in March in Paris

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Otto van Rees, Adya de profil / Adya van Rees-Dutilh, Otto de profil, fin 1905-1906. Coll. part. © Adagp, Paris, 2026

Although March symbolizes the return of spring, it seems that the weather is still a bit shy for now. So, while we're waiting to settle down peacefully in the sun for real, we're continuing to explore the cultural institutions of the capital. And that's just as well, because this month brings us some wonderful surprises with exhibits that are as diverse as they are fascinating.


Light and Shadow at the Bourse de Commerce

Between shadow and light, the Bourse de Commerce brings together around twenty artists to present us with a unique dialogue. Each in their own way, they show us a world between the visible and the invisible, a true legacy of the ancient chiaroscuro, inviting us to dive into the materiality of light as well as the shadows of the unconscious. It’s a one-of-a-kind reflection on how to see in the darkness and navigate the brightness to plunge into the void.

Light and Shadow
Bourse de Commerce
2, rue de Viarmes – 1st
Starting March 4th
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Unicorns ! at the Cluny Museum

First mentioned in Antiquity, depicted hundreds and hundreds of times in art, unicorns, those imaginary yet so realistic creatures, never cease to fascinate. The Middle Ages Museum invites us today to explore the fantastic history of these mystical beings, whose beauty matches their rich symbolism. An almost magical exhibit that transports us into the world of dreams and wonders! legends.

Unicorns!
Musée de Cluny
28, rue du Sommerard – 5th
From March 10 to July 12, 2026
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Interstices at Galerie MathGoth

If Jef Aerosol,Pioneer of French street art, is extremely well-known for his artistic works, though he is a bit less recognized for his music. For the first time, however, the artist is combining his two passions in a unique exhibition. For a month, he shares his most intimate works, to explore the space between the visible and the invisible, between what we perceive and what we feel. Here, the image is built from emptiness, and the music from silence, inviting us to see and hear beyond the appearances and the main façades.

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Jef Aerosol. Interstices
Galerie MathGoth
34, rue Hélène Brion – 13th
From March 12 to April 18, 2026
Free Entry
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Renaissance at the Atelier des Lumières

This year, the Atelier des Lumières invites us to experience a completely new immersive creation that plunges us into the heart of the Italian Renaissance like never before. For 40 minutes, the works of Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo come to life before our eyes, revealing to us the universe of three visionary geniuses, three complementary artists who each, in their own way, revolutionized the world of art. A unique immersion into some of the greatest masterpieces in history.

Renaissance: Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo
Atelier des Lumières
38, rue Saint-Maur – 11th
Starting from March 13, 2026
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Renoir and Love at the museum of...

Orsay

This year, the Musée d'Orsay is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and for this special occasion, the museum has decided to dedicate 2 of its exhibitions this year to one of the most iconic figures of Impressionism: Renoir. For the first time, the museum is focusing on one of the painter's favorite themes, one of his endless sources of inspiration: love. However, far from being sentimental, Renoir's paintings are all about subtlety, preferring to suggest rather than show, to insinuate rather than present. Throughout the galleries, the exhibition offers us a fresh perspective on some of the artist's most famous works.

Renoir and Love. Joyful Modernity (1865-1885)
Musée d’Orsay
Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing – 7th
From March 17 to July 19, 2026
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K-Beauty at the Guimet Museum

For a few years now, South Korea has become a cultural model around the entire world. From K-pop groups to skincare routines, its products and idols are making waves globally, sparking trends and revelations. To pay tribute to this hegemony, the Asian arts museum is taking a closer look at K-Beauty, blending masterpieces from its own collections with pieces from the largest Korean institutions. The museum of .Decode the modes of the Land of the Morning Calm to try to understand their impact on international culture.

K-Beauty
National Museum of Asian Arts - Guimet
6, Place d'Iéna – 16th
From March 18 to July 6, 2026
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Artists' Faces at the Petit Palais

It’s one of the major themes in art, since the dawn of time. With a breathtaking collection, the Petit Palais is diving into the question of portrait and self-portrait for its new exhibition. The institution creates a bridge between 19th-century works and contemporary creations by women artists, to explore the principle of self-representation and representation of others. Paintings, sculptures, graphic arts, photographs, and decorative arts are presented here, to offer us the most complete image possible.

Faces of Artists. From Gustave Courbet to Annette Messager
Petit Palais
Avenue Winston-Churchill – 8th
From March 18 to July 19, 2026
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At the Heart of the Avant-gardes at the Montmartre Museum

Little-known figures, Otto and Adya van Rees are, however, major artists of the 20th-century European avant-garde. For the very first time, the Montmartre Museum is honoring them with an unprecedented retrospective that showcases the evolution and richness of their works. A unique dialogue between two artists.

those who have never stopped blending their private lives and their creativity. A unique dive into the intertwined intimacies of two artists with intertwined destinies.

Adya & Otto van Rees. At the Heart of the Avant-Gardes
Musée de Montmartre
12, rue Cortot – 18th
From March 20 to September 13, 2026
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Byblos, eternal city at the water's edge

Set off to discover the world's first international maritime port. From spring until the end of summer, the Arab World Institute invites you on a journey to Byblos, the legendary city that played a major role in the history of the Mediterranean. With over 400 exceptional pieces, the museum showcases the crucial place of this city in the spread of cultures and products, marking a turning point in world history. One of the oldest on the Lebanese coast, the city of Byblos is full of treasures and mysteries, eager to reveal all its secrets to you.

Byblos, the eternal city
Arab World Institute
1, rue des Fossés-Saint-Bernard – 6th
From March 24 to August 23, 2026
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Matisse at the Grand Palais

From the beginning of spring to the end of summer, the Grand Palais is showcasing the last years of Matisse's rich and prolific career. Here, cut-out forms and pure colors blend together to reveal exceptional works. Gouaches, drawings, illustrated books, and other textiles engage in a stunning display, highlighting all the versatility and talent of an artist.e who has never stopped reinventing herself, even at the age of 80. A major retrospective, at the heart of one of the most beautiful institutions in the capital, is not to be missed for any reason.

Matisse. 1941-1954
Grand Palais
25, avenue du Général Eisenhower – 8th
From March 24 to July 26, 2026
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The Ambition of Painting at the Orangerie Museum

Onoften tends to summing up Henri Rousseau and his work to the mystical figure of the « Douanier ». However, there’s so much more to discover, and it’s this wealth that the Orangerie Museum wishes to highlight in a unique retrospective, featuring paintings mainly from the collections of Paul Guillaume, a passionate admirer and defender of the painter. This is a unique opportunity to dive into the work of an artist who continues to shape the history of art more than 115 years after his death.

Henri Rousseau, the ambition of painting
Musée de l’Orangerie
Jardin des Tuileries – 1st
From March 25 to July 20, 2026
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Revealing the feminine at the Cognacq-Jay Museum

In collaboration with the Palais Galliera, the Cognacq-Jay Museum has created its latest exhibition to immerse us in the fascinating world of femininity during the Age of Enlightenment. Portraits, clothing, canvases, accessories—women are revealed in all their forms to highlight the rise of French style at that time.allows the country to establish itself as the capital of elegance and refinement. A time of upheaval, the effects of which are still at work today.

Revealing the Feminine. Fashion and Appearances in the 18th Century
Cognacq-Jay Museum
8, rue Elzévir – 3rd
From March 25 to September 20, 2026
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