Like every year, Paris will live up to its reputation. In 2025, the French capital, which is also that of Art and culture, could once again surprise us. With more than 200 exhibitions already planned on its agenda, Paris has many surprises in store for us. Here are five artistic events not to be missed this year, where art combines with the unusual.
Art in the street at the Musée d’Orsay
From March 18 to July 6, the Orsay Museum steps off the beaten track by exploring the history of urban art. The unique exhibition “Art is in the street” highlights the links between academic art and works born in the street, from 19th century advertising posters to modern graffiti. Frescoes, photographs and interactive installations offer a striking vision of the evolution of art in public spacepaying homage to the subversive and democratic spirit of outdoor creation.
Fashion at the Louvre: when style crosses the ages
For the first time, the Louvre devotes an exhibition to fashion, from January 24 to July 21. Entitled Eternal Style, it presents a fascinating dialogue between the outfits of great historical figures and contemporary creations inspired by these eras. Sumptuous court robes, elegant armor and timeless accessories rub shoulders with pieces signed by Dior, McQueen or Chanel. An immersion in the history of style, where the past and the present respond brilliantly.
Agnès Varda’s Paris: a poetic stroll
Agnès Vardaan emblematic figure of cinema and photography, is in the spotlight this year in a traveling exhibition retracing his love for Paris, at the Carnavalet museum. The installations will be in place from April 9 to August 24. Between unpublished shots and extracts from emblematic films like Cleo from 5 to 7this retrospective, entitled “The Paris of Agnès Varda, here and there”, reveals an intimate and colorful capital. Immersive installations, outdoor projections and conferences will allow you to rediscover Paris through the eyes of this unclassifiable artist.
Picasso reinvented at the Atelier des Lumières
From February 14 to June 29, the Workshop of Lights offers a spectacular dive into the world of Pablo Picasso. The artist’s emblematic works – from Guernica to his Cubist portraits – come to life thanks to an immersive scenography combining light, music and animation. This sensory journey explores the key periods of its career, while offering a new perspective on its universal influence.
Wax fabric in the spotlight at the Musée de l’Homme
The Museum of Man celebrates wax fabric, a vibrant symbol of African cultures and the diaspora. The exhibition “Wax” reveals the complex origin of this textile, from its introduction by European settlers to its appropriation as an identity standard. From February 5 to September 7, unique pieces, photographs and oral histories tell the story of how wax has transcended borders to become a universal language of resistance and expression.
