What temporary exhibitions and art shows can you currently see in Paris? Ah, Paris. The city of love and light is world-famous for its rich culture and vibrant art scene. Every year, millions of art lovers travel to the French capital to be inspired by the many exhibitions and shows in the best museums in Paris. Parisian museums and digital art spaces showcase works by numerous renowned artists every month. There are also great free museums in Paris and exciting events you simply should not miss.
Whether you are a fan of classical masterpieces, modern art, fashion, or photography, Paris has something for everyone. In the months of January, February, March, April, May, and June 2026, Paris once again offers a fascinating lineup of exhibitions for art lovers. In this article, we share the current exhibitions and art shows in Paris for spring 2026.
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Best exhibitions in Paris 2026: art, fashion & photography now
• NAN GOLDIN – GRAND PALAIS
March 18 to June 21, 2026
The exhibition Nan Goldin: This Will Not End Well at the Grand Palais – Salon d’Honneur showcases five decades of work by the iconic American photographer and filmmaker. Her photographs and videos weave intimate stories of friendship, love, identity, and loss into a powerful, cinematic journey that is both moving and provocative.
Grandpalais.fr | Book your tickets →
• RENAISSANCE – ATELIER DES LUMIERES
March 13 to June 27, 2026
The Renaissance exhibition at Atelier des Lumières is an immersive digital art experience in which masterpieces by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael come to life through spectacular projections and music. Visitors literally walk through the art and discover the Renaissance in a fresh and accessible way.
Atelier-lumieres.com | Book your tickets →
• LA CAVERNE DU PONT NEUF – PONT NEUF (OPEN SINCE JUNE 15, 2026)
June 6–28, 2026
From June 6 to June 28, 2026, artist JR transforms the Pont Neuf into a monumental art installation with La Caverne du Pont-Neuf. The historic bridge complex is turned into an impressive “cave” that can be admired from the Seine, the surrounding bridges, and even from the Eiffel Tower. The project pays tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s iconic wrapping of the bridge in 1985 and is considered one of the largest immersive artworks ever created in Paris. Admission is free.
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• LEONORA CARRINGTON – MUSEE DU LUXEMBOURG
February 18 to July 19, 2026
At the Musée du Luxembourg, the work of Leonora Carrington takes center stage. The exhibition explores her fascinating surrealist universe, filled with mythology, dreams, and an intense journey into the inner self. A captivating experience for lovers of magic, imagination, and extraordinary art.
Museeduluxembourg.fr | Book your tickets →
• RENOIR AND LOVE – MUSEE D’ORSAY
March 17 to July 19, 2026
The exhibition Renoir and Love at the Musée d’Orsay explores the early years of Pierre-Auguste Renoir, highlighting how love and human relationships are central to his work between 1865 and 1885. Dozens of Impressionist masterpieces, from lively guinguette scenes to intimate park conversations, reveal how Renoir captured modern life and love with color, light, and joie de vivre, celebrating human connection during a time of social change.
Musee-orsay.fr | Book your tickets →
• HENRI ROUSSEAU – MUSEE DE L’ORANGERIE
March 17 to July 19, 2026
The exhibition Henri Rousseau: The Ambition of Painting at the Musée de l’Orangerie brings together around fifty works from Paris, Philadelphia, and other museums. This monographic show challenges the iconic “Douanier” label of naïveté: his exotic landscapes, portraits, and cityscapes are presented as the product of an ambitious, deliberate artistic practice and a vibrant dialogue with collectors and the art market around 1900.
Musee-orangerie.fr | Book your tickets →
• MICHELANGELO RODIN – LOUVRE
April 15 to July 20, 2026
From April 15 to July 20, 2026, the Louvre in Paris presents the exhibition Michelangelo Rodin. Living Bodies. This exhibition brings together Michelangelo and Rodin, showing how both artists depicted the human body with strength and emotion. A unique encounter between two masters of sculpture.
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• MATISSE – GRAND PALAIS
March 24 to July 26, 2026
The exhibition Matisse: 1941–1954 at the Grand Palais focuses on the final creative years of Henri Matisse, during which he developed his famous gouaches découpées and an astonishing visual vocabulary of color and form. Featuring over 230 paintings, drawings, books, and cut-out gouaches, the show takes visitors through the vibrant evolution of an artist who continued to innovate and refine his work well into old age, from monumental panels to intimate explorations of light.
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• LEE MILLER – MUSEE D’ART MODERNE DE PARIS
April 10 to August 2, 2026
The Lee Miller exhibition will take place from April 10 to August 2, 2026, at the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris. It highlights the groundbreaking work of the photographer and artist, featuring iconic fashion, war, and surrealist photographs.
Mam.paris.fr | Book your tickets →
• ALEXANDER CALDER – FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON
April 15 to August 16, 2026
The exhibition Alexander Calder at the Fondation Louis Vuitton runs from 15 April to 16 August 2026 and is a major retrospective of the work of Alexander Calder. Visitors will discover his iconic mobiles and stabiles, in which movement, balance, and color play a central role. The exhibition presents both his early experiments and his later monumental sculptures, offering a comprehensive overview of his influence on modern art.
Fondationlouisvuitton.fr | Book your tickets →
• EXPOSITION GENERALE DE LA COLLECTION – FONDATION CARTIER
October 25, 2025 – August 23, 2026
The Fondation Cartier for Contemporary Art presents the exhibition “Exposition Générale”, a large-scale retrospective marking the opening of its new location at Place du Palais-Royal, designed by architect Jean Nouvel. Featuring nearly 600 works by over 100 artists, the exhibition offers an overview of four decades of contemporary art.
Fondationcartier.com | Book your tickets →
• CLAIR-OBSCUR – BOURSE DE COMMERCE
March 4 to August 31, 2026
The exhibition Clair-obscur at the Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection explores the captivating interplay of light and shadow in modern and contemporary art. Under the iconic dome, installations, films, and paintings come together in an immersive experience that invites visitors to reflect on perception, presence, and time.
Pinaultcollection.com | Book your tickets →
• GIANNI VERSACE RETROSPECTIVE – MUSÉE MAILLOL (NEW)
June 5 to September 6, 2026
Born in 1946 and tragically killed in 1997, Gianni Versace turned his eponymous brand into one of the most recognizable names in the fashion industry through his baroque and glamorous designs, as well as a distinctive sense of provocation combined with a deep appreciation for art and culture. This retrospective exhibition (the first in France since 1986) offers a chance to rediscover the work of the brand’s founder. Around 450 pieces are brought together for the occasion, including original silhouettes, accessories, sketches, decorative objects, photographs, videos, and interviews.
Gianniversaceretrospective.fr | Book your tickets →
• ROBERT CAPA – MUSEE DE LA LIBERATION DE PARIS
February 18 to December 20, 2026
At the Musée de la Libération de Paris, Robert Capa. Photographe de guerre highlights the groundbreaking career of Robert Capa, the renowned Magnum photographer who defined war photography. Featuring over sixty historic press prints, magazines, books, and personal objects, the exhibition tells the story of a young Hungarian immigrant who became an icon of modern photography. A powerful experience for lovers of history, journalism, and photography.
Museeliberation-leclerc-moulin.paris.fr | Book your tickets →
