Culture Exhibitions News Subscribers only How a crucial part of André Breton's studio moved from Paris to Metz It took 20 days to transfer 255 objects from André Breton's studio from Beaubourg in Paris to the Centre Pompidou-Metz near the German border. The collection has been on display since May 8 in an exhibition curated by the artist Maurizio Cattelan. Published on May 11, 2025, at 11:49 pm (Paris), updated on May 12, 2025, at 10:51 am Emmanuelle Lequeux Selection Subscribers only Beauty of jewels showcased in three exhibitions in France This spring, jewelry art takes center stage – from Renaissance pieces in Toulouse to sketches at the Petit Palais and all shades of blue at Van Cleef & Arpels. Published on April 16, 2025, at 2:31 am (Paris), updated on April 16, 2025, at 10:11 am Valentin Pérez Review Subscribers only Marguerite Matisse, a model daughter essential to her father An exhibition at Paris's Musée d'Art Moderne showcases the many portraits the painter made of his daughter. With her as a model, he experimented with different styles and sought to uncover the mystery of her emotions. Published on April 8, 2025, at 11:41 am (Paris) Philippe Dagen Review Subscribers only Raphaël Barontini, painter and couturier of colonial history, finds fluidity in digital collages The artist mixes silkscreen, acrylic paint, digital printing, embroidery and feathers in works on display at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris that evoke figures from the West Indies to arouse curiosity and raise questions. Published on March 29, 2025, at 5:16 pm (Paris) Philippe Dagen Review Subscribers only 'Paris Noir' exhibition at the Centre Pompidou fills key gaps in our history The works of 150 African, African American and Caribbean artists, most of them little-known, are on show at the Paris museum. Long overdue recognition. Published on March 29, 2025, at 4:00 am (Paris), updated on April 3, 2025, at 3:45 pm Philippe Dagen Review Subscribers only Paris exhibit highlights artists' fascination with the end of the world 'Apocalypse: Yesterday and Tomorrow,' at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, brings together some 300 works from the 9th century to the present day, inspired by the text on the end of the world by John of Patmos. Published on March 21, 2025, at 8:30 pm (Paris) Philippe Dagen Review Subscribers only 'Corps et âmes' at the Bourse de Commerce confronts the sufferings of our collective history The works of the 41 artists on display starkly expose the wounds related to the colonial past, slavery and racism, which are intertwined with intimate suffering. Published on March 13, 2025, at 4:12 am (Paris) Philippe Dagen Review Subscribers only The Philharmonie de Paris revisits disco's heyday In an exhibition, designed as a joyful but incomplete stroll, the musical phenomenon is placed in its original context as a liberation movement. Published on February 23, 2025, at 9:00 pm (Paris) Bruno Lesprit Review Subscribers only At the Centre Pompidou, Suzanne Valadon finds her rightful place in the art of her time After Metz, the Paris museum hosts an exhibition devoted to this figurative painter, with a different scenography and exceptional loans, including 'Joy of Life' (1911). Published on February 20, 2025, at 5:10 am (Paris), updated on February 20, 2025, at 9:21 am Philippe Dagen News Subscribers only Paris exhibition brings Gaza's saved archeological heritage back into the spotlight In April, an exhibition will showcase some 100 'miraculously saved' artifacts that have been stored in Geneva since 2007. Published on February 18, 2025, at 5:30 am (Paris), updated on February 20, 2025, at 4:10 pm Roxana Azimi Investigation Subscribers only Fine art and haute couture mingle at the Louvre Paris' Louvre Museum has juxtaposed its collections of decorative art and dresses by designers and fashion houses. Running until July 21, this exceptional exhibition also features rarely-seen rooms of the museum. Published on February 1, 2025, at 9:01 am (Paris) Clément Ghys Review Subscribers only Pompidou Center showcases works collected by perennial rebel Jean-Jacques Lebel The French modern art museum presents a selection of creations by friends of the writer and anarchist activist, and also by artists he loved, from the endowment fund he launched in 2013. Published on January 12, 2025, at 4:00 pm (Paris) Harry Bellet Review Subscribers only Eight major Paris museums pay tribute to artist Barbara Chase-Riboud The multi-museum exhibition 'When a knot is untied, a god is set free' features some 40 works by the African-American sculptor, novelist and poet in eight national institutions. A first in an artist's lifetime for the capital. Published on November 9, 2024, at 3:01 pm (Paris) Emmanuelle Jardonnet News Subscribers only Exhibition takes rare look into Switzerland's colonial past Although it never owned a single colony, Switzerland played a major role in colonial affairs, through individual nationals and companies. A powerful exhibition rectifies the amnesia surrounding this troubled past. Published on October 23, 2024, at 5:57 pm (Paris) Serge Enderlin Review Subscribers only Gigantic animals come to life again at the 'Giants' exhibition in Toulouse From a 4-metric-ton sloth to a 15-meter snake, not forgetting the mammoth, a prehistoric megafauna with imposing bodies has been recreated at the Natural History Museum. Published on October 19, 2024, at 2:04 am (Paris), updated on October 19, 2024, at 7:48 am Pierre Barthélémy Review Subscribers only The Musée d'Orsay's skewed perspective on Gustave Caillebotte The Parisian institution is devoting an exhibition to mark the 130th anniversary of the painter's death, which, by focusing on his portrayal of the male body, overlooks entire sections of his work. Published on October 17, 2024, at 9:00 pm (Paris) Harry Bellet Investigation Subscribers only In museums, Islam broadens its horizons Islamic civilization is expanding its forms of expression to counter outdated perceptions, biases and current events. Published on October 16, 2024, at 6:50 pm (Paris), updated on October 16, 2024, at 6:51 pm Roxana Azimi Interview Subscribers only Philippe Charlier, exhibition curator: 'The zombie is a very relevant figure today' In an interview with Le Monde, the anthropologist, archaeologist and physician explains his role as chief curator of the exhibition 'Zombies: Is Death Not an End?' at the Musée du Quai Branly-Jacques-Chirac in Paris. Published on October 16, 2024, at 3:47 am (Paris), updated on October 16, 2024, at 10:14 am Emmanuelle Jardonnet Review Subscribers only Paris' Musée du Quai Branly reveals the legend of the Haitian undead The Parisian museum devotes a rich exhibition to the history of zombification practices on the Caribbean island with 'Zombies: Death is not the end?' Published on October 15, 2024, at 8:05 pm (Paris), updated on October 15, 2024, at 8:12 pm Emmanuelle Jardonnet Review Subscribers only A spiral dive into Surrealism at the Centre Pompidou A vast and rich exhibition at the Centre Pompidou in Paris reveals a new history of the movement launched 100 years ago, but not without a few omissions and blunders. Published on September 29, 2024, at 12:00 am (Paris) Philippe Dagen Gallery Subscribers only Marseille exhibition highlights dozens of naturist paradises At the beginning of the 20th century, naturism, advocating a return to a state of nature considered ideal, developed in Europe. France soon saw the emergence of many venues devoted to the practice. At the Mucem in Marseille, an exhibition retraces in images the epic story of these communities adept at outdoor living in the simplest of garb. Published on September 1, 2024, at 4:59 am (Paris), updated on September 1, 2024, at 2:28 pm Emmanuelle Lequeux Selection Subscribers only This summer in France, science is all around you! From temporary exhibitions to museums, parks and caves, don't miss these daytime events on land, underground or on the water, as well as nocturnal events to admire beautiful astronomical phenomena. Published on July 22, 2024, at 5:30 am (Paris) Laure Belot, Francis Gouge, Nathaniel Herzberg and Hervé Morin Investigation Subscribers only Experts squabble over Géricault exhibition at the Musée de la Vie romantique The attribution of certain unpublished works, displayed at the Paris exhibition 'Géricault's Horses,' is hotly contested. Published on June 9, 2024, at 1:59 am (Paris), updated on June 9, 2024, at 2:30 pm Roxana Azimi Selection Subscribers only Eight ideas for European Night of Museums More than 3,000 museums will open their doors to the public free of charge on May 18. Here are our picks for how to make the most of the night in Paris and the surrounding region. Published on May 18, 2024, at 5:30 am (Paris) Roxana Azimi, Claire Guillot, Emmanuelle Jardonnet, Sylvie Kerviel and Djaïd Yamak Selection Subscribers only Ten French exhibitions to celebrate 150 years of Impressionism Seascapes and children's faces, neon lights and airship flights above abstraction: Le Monde's critics have selected 10 must-see places to immerse yourself in the color and light of Impressionism. Published on May 16, 2024, at 4:00 am (Paris) Harry Bellet, Emmanuelle Jardonnet, Philippe Dagen and Emmanuelle Lequeux Review Subscribers only Paris exhibition retraces story of Rennaissance founders Paintings, objects and, above all, precious manuscripts with sumptuous illuminations are on display at the Bibliotèque Nationale de France's Richelieu site until June 16. Published on May 10, 2024, at 3:13 am (Paris), updated on May 10, 2024, at 9:15 am Emmanuelle Lequeux News Subscribers only The Olympic Games, an ancient geopolitical forum Since Athens in 1896, the Games have always echoed the upheavals of history. The 'Olympism: a History of the World' exhibition at the Palais de la Porte-Dorée in Paris explores this 130-year epic. Published on April 25, 2024, at 1:00 am (Paris) Benoît Hopquin Review Subscribers only At the Paris Quai Branly Museum, the fascinating cosmovision of the Mexicas A spectacular exhibition, 'Mexica. Offerings and Gods at the Templo Mayor,' revisits the mythology of this civilization long mistakenly referred to as 'Aztec.' Published on April 5, 2024, at 4:21 am (Paris), updated on April 5, 2024, at 4:25 am Pierre Barthélémy Review Subscribers only Paul Andreu's aerial metaphysics exhibited at Paris' Cité de l'Architecture The architect of Roissy airport and other major projects is the subject of a varied and splendid exhibition in Paris. Published on March 26, 2024, at 3:00 am (Paris), updated on June 18, 2024, at 3:43 pm Isabelle Regnier Review Subscribers only Versailles and the 'French touch', the electronic music movement through the eyes of its graphic designers The Espace Richaud is showcasing album covers and music videos created by the graphic design studio H5 until May 5. Published on March 12, 2024, at 12:15 am (Paris), updated on March 12, 2024, at 8:15 am Djaïd Yamak Review Subscribers only Hermann Nitsch's colors take over the Musée de l'Orangerie The splendid final paintings by the Austrian artist – who died in 2022 – stand next to Claude Monet's 'Water Lilies' in a powerful tribute exhibition. Published on December 21, 2023, at 3:30 am (Paris), updated on December 21, 2023, at 2:14 pm Philippe Dagen Review Subscribers only A Gazan museum takes shape in the clouds at Paris's Institut de Monde Arabe The HAWAF Collective, which is taking part in the Paris exhibition 'What Palestine Brings to the World,' is sketching the outlines of a virtual museum in Gaza. Published on December 5, 2023, at 3:22 am (Paris), updated on December 7, 2023, at 10:09 am Roxana Azimi News Subscribers only Fashion and sport team up at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs From iron armor to jersey shirts, from culottes to sneakers, the 'Fashion and Sport: From One Catwalk to Another' exhibition explores the links between these two worlds, between performance, comfort and emancipation. Published on November 28, 2023, at 4:23 am (Paris), updated on December 7, 2023, at 10:10 am Maud Gabrielson Review Subscribers only Modigliani, a not-so-cursed painter at the Musée de l'Orangerie On show in Paris until January 15, 2024, an exhibition traces the Italian artist's ties with his dealer, Paul Guillaume. Published on November 20, 2023, at 2:36 am (Paris), updated on December 7, 2023, at 10:10 am Harry Bellet Review Subscribers only Mourad Merzouki sets the Musée d'Orsay dancing As part of the Cultural Olympiad, the choreographer takes to the exhibition spaces on November 11 and 12, with extracts from shows and walkabouts. Published on November 10, 2023, at 3:10 am (Paris), updated on December 7, 2023, at 10:11 am Rosita Boisseau Review Subscribers only Asian immigration beyond stereotypes on display in Paris The National Museum of the History of Immigration exhibition 'East and Southeast Asian Immigration since 1860,' shows 150 years of evolution in the representation of Asian populations in France. Published on November 1, 2023, at 4:30 am (Paris), updated on December 7, 2023, at 10:12 am Sylvie Kerviel Review Subscribers only Rothko at the Louis Vuitton Foundation: When color throbs The Paris exhibition, spanning from October 18, 2023, to April 2, 2024, faithfully embodies the American painter's approach: The succession of rooms, with low-hanging paintings and excellent lighting, creates a remarkable sensory experience for visitors. Published on October 23, 2023, at 11:43 pm (Paris), updated on December 7, 2023, at 10:13 am Philippe Dagen Review Subscribers only 'The Invention of Language': Gertrude Stein and Pablo Picasso's shared revolution An exhibition at Paris's Musée du Luxembourg traces the relationship between the American writer and the Spanish painter and their influence on 20th-century art. Published on September 15, 2023, at 11:24 am (Paris) Philippe Dagen Review Subscribers only An invigorating Termites' Bite in the halls of the Palais de Tokyo Paris's modern art mecca brings together graffiti and contemporary artists through the prism of the city's underground, all-consuming practices. Published on August 30, 2023, at 10:40 am (Paris) Emmanuelle Jardonnet Selection Subscribers only Culture, fashion, gastronomy: Le Monde's top end-of-summer picks From girl rappers to seafood handbags, from Russian exile painters to olive oil centerpieces: Le Monde presents the cream of the September crop. Published on August 30, 2023, at 5:30 am (Paris), updated on August 31, 2023, at 11:09 am Stéphanie Binet, Claire Dhouailly, Laure Gasparotto, Litza Georgopoulos, Clément Ghys, Marie Godfrain, Fiona Khalifa, Julie Lasterade and Valentin Pérez Review Subscribers only Lyon's Musée des Confluences invites you to take a fresh look at African art The exhibition features some 300 sculptures, masks, ritual and everyday objects from the collection of Ewa and Yves Develon. Published on August 23, 2023, at 4:43 pm (Paris), updated on August 23, 2023, at 6:00 pm Philippe Dagen Review Subscribers only Paris exhibition explores the Wars of Religion, from massacres to propaganda At the Musée de l'Armée des Invalides in Paris, the exhibition 'Hatred of the Clans' looks back on what was the longest civil war in French history, between Catholics and Protestants during the second half of the 16th century. Published on July 19, 2023, at 8:30 pm (Paris) Cyprien Mycinski Review Subscribers only 'Leonardo da Vinci and Anatomy': the mechanics of life at the Château du Clos-Lucé Leonardo da Vinci's final home in Amboise reveals the experimental painter's fascination with the inner workings of the human body. Published on July 4, 2023, at 5:45 pm (Paris) Axelle Auvray Gallery Subscribers only Diane Arbus' portraits of the peculiar question what is normal Known for her portraits of people living in the margins in America, Diane Arbus (1923-1971) questioned the idea of normality. For the first time, an exhibition is bringing together over 450 of her photographs including hitherto unseen works, which will be on display throughout the summer at LUMA in Arles. Published on June 20, 2023, at 3:44 pm (Paris), updated on August 2, 2023, at 10:20 am Claire Guillot Review Subscribers only Taysir Batniji's 'lost steps' at the Pavillon Carré de Baudouin In his Paris exhibition, the Gaza-born Palestinian artist finds subtle ways of conjuring up the concept of uprootedness. Published on June 14, 2023, at 11:56 pm (Paris), updated on July 5, 2023, at 2:23 pm Philippe Dagen News Subscribers only Naples in Paris: The Louvre hosts Capodimonte masterpieces The exhibition features several paintings by Titian, Caravaggio and Ribera on loan from the great Neapolitan museum while it undergoes renovation. Published on June 12, 2023, at 3:10 pm (Paris), updated on July 5, 2023, at 2:24 pm Philippe Dagen Feature Subscribers only In Lugano, Switzerland, the Bally Foundation emerges from the lake 'Un Lac Inconnu' ('The Unknown Lake'), the inaugural exhibition at this new space, welcomes some 20 artists to dream in symbiosis with the landscape. Published on May 28, 2023, at 5:26 am (Paris), updated on July 5, 2023, at 2:25 pm Emmanuelle Jardonnet Review Subscribers only Norman Foster's imposing architecture takes over the Centre Pompidou in Paris For the first time, the artistic discipline is featured center stage in Gallery 1, the institution's most prestigious exhibition space, until August 7. Published on May 19, 2023, at 8:11 pm (Paris), updated on July 5, 2023, at 2:25 pm Isabelle Regnier News Subscribers only Fashion becomes art: Karl Lagerfeld and Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel from every angle Karl Lagerfeld in New York this spring, Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel in London in September. Beyond their charismatic personalities, two exhibitions chose to focus on their creations. Published on May 12, 2023, at 9:20 pm (Paris) Elvire von Bardeleben News Subscribers only 'Henri Cartier-Bresson, The Other Coronation': When the French photographer turned his back on the king In 1937, the photographer covered the coronation of George VI, Charles' grandfather, but chose to show everything except the monarch. The resulting series of remarkable images are on display at the Henri Cartier-Bresson Fondation in Paris until September. Published on May 5, 2023, at 5:00 pm (Paris), updated on August 2, 2023, at 10:19 am Claire Guillot Review Subscribers only Pride of place for Giovanni Bellini and a rich Venetian cocktail at Musée Jacquemart-André in Paris Famous for his 'Madonna and Child' pictures, the Italian Renaissance painter succeeded in synthesizing various influences and pictorial techniques, which can be seen among the 50 works of art displayed in the exhibition. Published on April 28, 2023, at 9:20 pm (Paris), updated on July 5, 2023, at 2:26 pm Harry Bellet Review Subscribers only 'Paris Animal': New exhibit focuses on city's history as an urban jungle The Pavillon de l'Arsenal in Paris is hosting until September 3 a thought-provoking exhibition on Parisians' cohabitation with wolves, pigs and horses throughout the ages. Published on April 22, 2023, at 4:30 am (Paris), updated on July 5, 2023, at 2:26 pm Isabelle Regnier News Subscribers only 'Basquiat Soundtracks' at the Philharmonie de Paris: Painting with the sound turned up An exhibition at the Philharmonie de Paris explores the visual artist and musician's intense connection with jazz, hip-hop and no wave. Published on April 19, 2023, at 4:27 am (Paris), updated on July 5, 2023, at 2:27 pm Bruno Lesprit News Subscribers only Paris, capital of gastronomy: A journey through French cuisine at the Conciergerie Museum From royal banquets to heads of state lunches and bouillons to brasseries, the exhibition goes back over eight centuries of French culinary art from the Middle Ages to the present day. Published on April 14, 2023, at 5:08 am (Paris), updated on July 10, 2023, at 2:44 pm Elvire von Bardeleben Long Read Subscribers only Mummies: The champions of Egyptian soft power Since Champollion, Cairo has been promoting its antiquities as a tool to foster friendships with Western countries. They area a useful instrument of diplomacy, as evidenced by the enormous success of each exhibition devoted to Egyptian heritage. Published on April 11, 2023, at 4:00 am (Paris), updated on July 5, 2023, at 2:28 pm Benoît Hopquin News Subscribers only Ramses takes over Paris in exhibition exploring the great pharaoh's kingdom 'Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs,' which runs at the Grande Halle de la Villette until September 6, presents works never before seen in France. Published on April 7, 2023, at 4:24 am (Paris), updated on April 7, 2023, at 6:29 pm Pierre Barthélémy Long Read Subscribers only When Basquiat electrified Paris In the 1980s, the French capital captivated the star of the American underground. This spring, he is showcased in two exhibitions, at the Fondation Louis Vuitton and the Philharmonie de Paris. Published on April 3, 2023, at 8:30 pm (Paris), updated on July 5, 2023, at 2:29 pm Roxana Azimi Review Subscribers only At Musée d'Orsay, Manet and Degas reunite in a friendly and fruitful artistic match The Parisian museum is devoting an exhibition to the complicated but rich artistic relationship between the two major painters of the 19th century. It continues until July. Published on April 2, 2023, at 5:48 pm (Paris), updated on July 5, 2023, at 2:29 pm Harry Bellet Long Read Subscribers only National Museum of Natural History puts felines in the spotlight The 'Felines' exhibition at the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution immerses visitors in the amazing biology of 38 species of these fascinating predators, until January 7, 2024. Published on March 28, 2023, at 12:18 am (Paris), updated on March 28, 2023, at 10:08 am Nathaniel Herzberg Review Subscribers only Musée du Luxembourg explores the colorful brotherhood of Léon and Claude Monet In Paris, a beautiful exhibition revisits the relationship between the famous painter and his older brother, a great collector of paintings and manufacturer of synthetic pigments. Published on March 22, 2023, at 3:10 am (Paris), updated on July 5, 2023, at 2:29 pm Philippe Dagen See more Want to read older articles? Click here to access Le Monde’s archives
