Galleries in Paris – Recommendations for Current Exhibitions

Who visited?Museums in Paris I know that art consumption begins there at a young age. Groups of students of different ages alongside local visitors are not an uncommon sight even in the most “touristy” museums. The appreciation and affection for art continues on other levels, in particular the introduction of art and craftsmanship into the home.

As a result, the art market in Paris is vibrant and dynamic, and dozens of commercial galleries maintain themselves in the city – each trying to boast the best art, a unique style, and of course, a special and impressive exhibition space.

For us – lovers of culture and art who come from outside the scene and not necessarily art collectors – the galleries are a fertile ground for encountering the cutting edge of contemporary art. Wandering through the galleries is an extraordinary experience, very different from its Israeli counterpart; beyond the fact that you can find the biggest and most well-known names in art there (you will always find at least one exhibition by a master in the city), the galleries are rich and beautiful, most of them occupy multi-story buildings, and the gallery employees also add to the elegance and luxury experience. Considering the fact that most of the large galleries are located inThe Mara neighborhood Between the bars, boutique shops, and designer workshops – a visit to some of them is a must-see for anyone whose heart yearns for French beauty and chic. 

The exhibitions in the galleries change every five weeks or so, so I've prepared a list of highlights for you that will be updated every few weeks. Open the maps and start marking.

Those interested in more information can also accessThis site It contains an updated map and a list of all the galleries.

Exhibitions in Paris galleries that you shouldn't miss

The Man Ahead of His Time: Paul Poirier Returns to Paris

Sometimes, a certain figure carries the spirit of the times. Rarer still, it is he who shapes it. Paul Poirier was a figure of the second kind. More than a freer of corsets and more than a poet of color, movement and fantasy – he was a true pioneer. One of those who reshaped the 20th century, even if his name has disappeared from the pages of history.

Born in Paris at the end of the 19th century, Poirier was among the first to understand that fashion was not just a garment, but an entire culture. He abolished the corset, incorporated inspiration from the East, theater, and Russian dance troupes, and most importantly – freed the female body from old shackles, literally. He saw fabric as material for a story, and woman as the heroine of a new plot. It wasn’t just an aesthetic change, it was a worldview.

But Poirat didn’t stop there. Long before the term “lifestyle” became synonymous with collections, he had already dreamed of an overarching vision: a fashion house that was also an interior design studio, a perfume brand, a platform for art, an educational workshop for girls, and a stage for glitzy parties the likes of which had never been seen before.

Despite his success and innovation, financial mismanagement severely damaged his career. He was forced to sell the fashion house and left it for good in 1929. After his death in 1944, his name was forgotten, until the exhibition Paul Poiret: Fashion is a Feast brought him back to life.

The exhibition, at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, features some 550 items: couture clothing, accessories, furniture, drawings, photographs, perfumes and films that tell his complex, dramatic and inspiring story. It leads visitors through colorful, dramatic rooms wrapped in an aesthetic that moved between different worlds, and tells the story of a man who saw fashion as a true celebration of life. Among the highlights of the exhibition are the huge parties organized by Poiré – “One Thousand and Second Night” (La Mille et Deuxième Nuit) – a multidisciplinary event that served as a stage for the artistic, theatrical and culinary aspects of his time. The spectacular setting, the new clothes and the extraordinary atmosphere redefined the concept of the prestigious social event, and greatly influenced the great designers of the 20th century.

Museum of Decorative Arts | Until January 11, 2026

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Niki de Saint-Pal and Jeanne Tingley: A Love Story in Color and Movement

Following the closure Center Pompidou For renovations until 2030, the legendary institution in the renovated Grand Palais will present an experiential and interactive exhibition, which reveals the extraordinary dynamic between Saint-Paul, Tingley and Hulten.

Nikki de Saint-Pale was a bold, radical, and colorful French-American artist, best known for her series of “Nananas” – giant, colorful female sculptures that symbolized female empowerment, freedom, and movement. Her works, made mostly of fiberglass, polyester, and industrial materials, addressed politics, gender, sexuality, and religion, sometimes with humor, sometimes with sharp pain.

Jean Tinguely, a pioneering Swiss sculptor, was known for his kinetic machines – moving sculptures made from scrap metal that took on a life of their own. His works, sometimes absurd and full of black humor, sought to dismantle the concept of art as sacred and criticize the fetishism of consumer culture.

The collaboration between the two artists was characterized by the combination of Tingle’s kinetic and mechanical machines with Saint-Pal’s colorful, feminine figures and sculptures – a combination that gave movement and life to Saint-Pal’s works. Their shared vision saw the work as an act of rebellion against norms, and their works were free and revolutionary. A prominent example of this collaboration is the “Stravinsky Fountain” near the Pompidou Center.

The exhibition is dedicated to the mythical couple and to those who believed in them and pushed their boundaries: Swedish historian Pontus Holten – the first director of the Pompidou Center and a key figure in the field of 20th-century modern art.

Grand Palais | From June 20, 2025 to January 4, 2026

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