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Major exhibitions in Paris Region in 2025

As always, the museums of Paris and its region have plenty of exciting surprises in store for us. Modern and contemporary art, fine art, history and civilisations... discover our selection of the most anticipated exhibitions in 2025.
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Throughout the year, discover the greatest exhibitions in the most beautiful museums and monuments in Paris and its region. Fashion, fine art, travel, retrospectives, immersive exhibitions, history, painting, photography, modern and contemporary art, sculpture… so many subjects and highlights that punctuate the cultural life of the capital.

The Art of James Cameron

Avatar, Titanic, Alien, Terminator… behind all these blockbusters lies the creative genius of one of the greatest directors of modern times: James Cameron: James Cameron. The Cinémathèque française invites you to explore the genesis of the iconic works of this true visionary, from his modest childhood sketches to his impressive cinematic masterpieces.

The Cinémathèque française, from 3 April 2024 to 5 January 2025

La Cinémathèque française
La Cinémathèque française

Caillebotte. Painting men

A collector, patron and friend of the Impressionists, for whom he organised numerous exhibitions, Gustave Caillebotte was also a great painter. Organised in the year of the 130th anniversary of his death (1894), which also coincides with the date on which his incredible collection was bequeathed to the French state, the exhibition at the musée d’Orsay highlights the artist’s interest in portraits of men and male figures. An exceptional presentation of 70 works, including Caillebotte’s most important figure paintings, as well as pastels, drawings, photographs and documents.

Musée d’Orsay, from 8 October 2024 to 19 January 2025

Until 19/01/2025
Tableau Parie de bateau de Gustave Caillebotte
Caillebotte. Painting men

Surrealism

The Centre Pompidou is celebrating the 100th anniversary of André Breton’s “Manifesto” with an unmissable exhibition event! Designed like a labyrinth, Surrealism plunges you into the creative whirlwind of this avant-garde artistic movement born after the First World War. A daydream that takes you right up close to some of the most symbolic works of the 20th century.

Centre Pompidou, until 13 January 2025

Until 13/01/2025
Tableau Green Tea de Leonora Carrington
Surrealism

From the Heart to the Hands: Dolce&Gabbana

After dazzling Milan, the ‘From the Heart to the Hand: Dolce&Gabbana’ exhibition is moving to the vaults of the Grand Palais. More than 200 exceptional creations from the fashion house, ten immersive rooms covering 1,200 m2 and almost as many inspirations that have fuelled the work of the two designers, from the history of Italian art to music, opera, ballet and, of course, cinema. Treat yourself to a plunge into Italian culture and its unique know-how.

Grand Palais, from 10 January to 31 March 2025.

From 10/01/2025 to 31/03/2025
Vue de l’exposition Dal Cuore alle Mani: Dolce&Gabbana au Palazzo Reale à  Milan
From the Heart to the Hands: Dolce&Gabbana

Suzanne Valadon

The new exhibition at the Centre Pompidou pays tribute to Suzanne Valadon (1865-1938), one of the most important artists of her generation. The 200 or so drawings and paintings, her two favourite media, brought together for the occasion retrace her life and career, from her beginnings as a model in Montmartre at the end of the 19th century to her acclaim by her peers in early 20th-century Paris.

Centre Pompidou, from 15 January to 26 May 2025

From 15/01/2025 to 26/05/2025
Tableau" La Chambre bleue" de Suzanne Valadon
Suzanne Valadon

Paul Poiret, couturier, decorator and perfumer

Women have a lot to thank him for. Renowned for liberating them from their corsets by introducing fluid silhouettes and vibrant colours into his designs, Paul Poiret (1879-1944) remains an emblematic figure of Parisian haute couture in the early 20th century. With the exhibition Paul Poiret, couturier, décorateur et parfumeur, the Musée des Arts décoratifs takes us into his creative world, exploring his boldness and artistic power through fashion, the decorative arts, perfumery, festivities and even gastronomy.

Musée des Arts décoratifs, from 25 June 2025 to 11 January 2026

From 25/06/2025 to 11/01/2026
Robe de Paul Poiret exposée sur mannequin
Paul Poiret, couturier, decorator and perfumer

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