As the Art Basel Paris fair approaches in late October, several major art exhibitions are set to open across Paris, offering a diverse range of themes and artistic expressions. Among them is a retrospective dedicated to collector Gustave Fayet at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, which will showcase his extensive collection of works by artists such as Gauguin, Van Gogh, and Picasso. The exhibition also features Fayet’s own creative output, including ceramics, carpets, and fashion design, running from October 9, 2026, until March 8, 2027. At the White Cube Paris gallery, a monograph on artist Tracey Emin will be presented, featuring new paintings and small bronze sculptures, with additional large-scale works to be displayed during the Art Basel fair in late October. At the Palais Galliera, the exhibition A Wardrobe of One's Own. Dissident Femininities in the 19th Century explores how women’s fashion evolved to reflect more masculine styles from the late 18th century to 1914. Featuring 96 historical silhouettes and other artifacts, the exhibition highlights the influence of gender minorities and lesbians on fashion trends of the time. Curator Marine Kisiel emphasizes the role of these groups in shaping the era’s sartorial innovations, with the exhibition running until February 14, 2027. Two photography-focused exhibitions are also set to open in the coming months. Rafael Pavarotti, Photographer at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs will showcase the vibrant, graphic compositions of Brazilian photographer Rafael Pavarotti, running from September 23, 2026, until February 7, 2027. Meanwhile, Penn & Fashion at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie will trace the career of Irving Penn through his fashion photography, from the 1950s to the 2000s. This exhibition runs from October 7, 2026, until January 17, 2027. At the Bourse de Commerce, the exhibition Remember Me will feature classical and contemporary photography, including works by Wolfgang Tillmans, Tyler Mitchell, Cindy Sherman, and Irving Penn. The exhibition opens on October 7, 2026, and includes a masterclass by photographer Annie Leibovitz on November 9, 2026, where she will discuss her career and artistic practice. Additionally, the Petit Palais will host Prune Nourry, Visionnaires, an exhibition of sculptures inspired by 18 sculptors from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, running from October 20, 2026, until January 24, 2027.