The Ambition of Painting at the Orangerie Museum
We often tend to summarize Henri Rousseau and his work by the mystical figure of the « Douanier ». However, there is so much more to discover, and it is this richness that the Orangerie Museum aims to highlight in a unique retrospective, bringing together canvases primarily sourced 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 leave a mark on the history of art more than 115 years after his death.
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Henri Rousseau, the ambition of painting
Musée de l’Orangerie
Jardin des Tuileries – 1st
Until July 20, 2026
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Leonora Carrington at the Luxembourg Museum
A true superstar in Mexico, Leonora Carrington remains far too unknown in France. And for the first time, a retrospective is fully dedicated to this major figure of surrealism. Room by room, the Luxembourg Museum immerses us in her fascinating and mysterious world. A unique body of work that addresses resolutely modern themes, like migration, motherhood, and even religion. An outer and inner journey, showcasing powerful female characters.
and some fantastic creatures that will leave absolutely no one indifferent.
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Leonora Carrington
Musée du Luxembourg
19, rue de Vaugirard – 6th
Until July 19, 2026
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The comic speaks directly at the Monnaie de Paris
Once again, the Monnaie de Paris immerses us in the universe of pop culture, with a new playful and colorful exhibition centered around the 9th art: comics. And if the connection between money and comics seems distant to you, think again! Remember, Scrooge McDuck dives into his vault, the Daltons rob a bank, and Gaston Lagaffe declares war on parking meters. Overall, the institution showcases over two centuries of creation, featuring no less than 250 works from public and private collections.
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CLING! The comic speaks frankly
Monnaie de Paris
11, quai de Conti – 6th
Until September 6, 2026
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Prom at Lafayette Anticipations
For his very first solo exhibition in the capital, Italian artist Diego Marcon transforms Lafayette Anticipations into a hybrid experimental cinema. Here, the architectural codes of the Italian Renaissance theater meet the modern comfort of dark rooms as we know them, to explore our relationship with images. On the agenda, 4 screenings, each associated with a specific emotion and cinematic genre, to question the norms and taboos that govern human relationships. Sometimes grotesque, violent, or comedic, it’s a fascinating experience! that scene calls to us, to encourage us to reflect.
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Diego Marcon. Prom
Lafayette Anticipations
9, rue du Plâtre – 4th
Until July 19, 2026
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The Praise of the Everyday at the Maison de la culture
The Master of Japanese Photography
Little known in Europe, he is nevertheless one of the greatest masters of Japanese photography. This spring, the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris invites us to a major retrospective that highlights the evolution of the gaze of artist Kazuo Kitai, from his early photographs in the 60s to the present day. Through over 130 prints, a complete and powerful journey through his work awaits us, allowing us to travel across eras and borders towards the Land of the Rising Sun, with its rich history and poetic landscapes.
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Kazuo Kitai, the Celebration of Everyday Life – Sixty Years of Photographing Japan
Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris
101bis, quai Jacques-Chirac – 15th
Until July 25, 2026
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Silla at the Guimet Museum
You may not know its name, but the Silla kingdom was one of the most brilliant civilizations of East Asia. The Guimet Museum is now revisiting the infinite richness of this state, taking you on a direct journey to the heart of the cultural memory of the Korean Peninsula. Through a chronological path, the museum explores the history of this powerful kingdom, deeply rooted in ancient traditions. An unique journey through time, blending political, religious, and aesthetic dynamics.ethics, to discover true national treasures, some of which will leave Korea for the very first time.
Belt and gold pendants © Gyeongju National Museum
Silla: Gold and the Sacred. Royal Treasures of Korea (57 BC - 935)
Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts
6, Place d'Iéna – 16th
From May 20 to August 31, 2026
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Come admire them all at the Musée en Herbe
This is undoubtedly the most colorful and playful museum in the capital. Once again, Musée en Herbe brings us an exhibition that will captivate both young and old, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the creation of Pokémon. Designed like a real treasure hunt,The retrospective traces the entire history of the saga, from its birth in 1996 to the present day. Throughout the exhibition, cards and video games mingle with the Japanese and European works that inspired the creator, Satoshi Tajiri. It's an unexpected dialogue to uncover all the mysteries of Pokémon.
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Pokémon. Catch them all!
Musée en Herbe
23, rue de l'Arbre Sec – 1st
Until September 6, 2026
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Nymphäum at the Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery
Breaking with tradition, Anselm Kiefer sets aside themes of war and death to tackle a grand subject: ancient mythology. In his spectacularly sized canvases, the artist once again unleashes his talent, presenting us with landscapes filled with nymphs — naiads, nereids, and oceanids. Vegetal forms burst through the surface of the canvases, covered in...golden son, to offer us a absolutely fascinating mystical decor. A new feat for the 81-year-old artist who never ceases to dazzle us.
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Nymphäum by Anselm Kiefer
Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery
69, avenue du Général Leclerc – Pantin (93500)
Until October 25, 2026
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HilHilma af Klint at the Grand Palais
For the first time in France, a retrospective shines a spotlight on Hilma af Klint, a pioneer of abstract art, giving her the recognition she truly deserves. By mixing colors, shapes, and symbols, bringing together gigantic canvases and secret works, the Grand Palais offers us a glimpse of the talent of this radically avant-garde Swedish artist, who constantly experimented and created throughout her career. The explosive expression of total freedom, questioning the often overlooked role of female artists in the history of art.
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Hilma af Klint
Grand Palais
13, avenue du Général-Eisenhower – 8th
From May 6 to August 30, 2026
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Paradise Feathers at the Quai Branly Museum
It's a magnificent and colorful exhibition brought to us by the Quai Branly Museum throughout spring and summer. Showcasing over 190 works, it pays tribute to creatures that are as fascinating as they are mysterious: the birds of paradise. The institution creates a rare dialogue, blending ceremonial adornments from New Guinea, paintings by great Flemish masters, taxidermy specimens, and fashion accessories, to...highlight the importance of these animals in fields as varied as natural history, ethnology, art, and ecology.
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Feathers of Paradise
Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac
37, quai Jacques-Chirac – 7th
From May 12 to November 8, 2026
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Bricks oWonder at the Champerret Space
Once again, the little Danish building bricks showcase all their artistic power in this new exhibition. On the menu, dozens and dozens of spectacular creations, either unseen or paying homage to symbols of global culture. In total, there are over 150 spectacular works, imagined by the artist Dirk Denoyelle, to discover with family or friends. And if you want to join in the fun, a construction room awaits you at the end of the journey, to let your imagination run wild!
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Bricks of Wonder
Espace Champerret
Place de la porte de Champerret – 17th
From May 23 to August 16, 2026
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