As autumn begins, art lovers across France have been greeted with a wide range of exhibitions in both large and small museums, offering diverse artistic experiences. While some exhibitions come with high admission fees, such as the Art Basel Paris fair at the Grand Palais from October 23 to 25, which charges 47 euros per daily ticket, others offer more affordable options. For example, Monet at the Orangerie costs 12.50 euros, Remember Me at the Bourse de Commerce is 15 euros, Mary Cassatt at the Orsay Museum is 16 euros, and Gustave Fayet at the Vuitton Foundation is 18 euros. However, several exhibitions are free, such as those at the Drawing Lab in Paris and the Grenoble Museum.
In Paris, the Drawing Lab is hosting an exhibition titled Éclipse. Drawing through photography from September 25, 2026, to January 3, 2027, celebrating the bicentenary of photography. The exhibition features works by ten artists who explore the intersection of drawing and photography, including pieces by Jean Olivier Hucleux, Léa Belooussovitch, Nicolas Daubanes, and Jérémie Setton. These artists use photography as a medium to reflect on the nature of drawing, creating a dialogue between two visual art forms.
In Vannes, the Museum of Fine Arts, known as La Cohue, will close on November 7, 2026, and reopen in 2028 in a new location at the Château de l'Hermine. Until then, visitors can see the installation Unda by Elsa Tomkowiak, which features large pieces of fabric with colored gradients suspended from the ceiling, creating a journey through color. The museum will host various activities throughout October to celebrate its closure, offering a final chance for visitors to experience its current collection and the temporary installation.
In Paris, the association L'ahah has unveiled a series of works by Toma Dutter, titled There, in the interval, from September 24, 2026, to October 24, 2026. The exhibition features landscapes and architectures depicted with delicacy, reflecting Dutter's perception of space as an extension of thought. Meanwhile, the Grenoble Museum is hosting the first European retrospective of Anne Truitt, titled Freeing Color, from October 3, 2026, to January 10, 2027. The exhibition includes 120 works spanning her career, highlighting her geometric sculptures and use of color.
In Lyon, the Bullukian Foundation is presenting an exhibition titled Des faits comme défis from September 19, 2026, to December 19, 2026, inspired by environmental activist Julia Butterfly Hill. The exhibition features works by fourteen artists, including Fabien Mérelle, Florian Mermin, Gina Pane, and Lélia Demoisy, reflecting on nature and resistance against environmental challenges. The exhibition explores themes of ecological responsibility and the impact of human actions on the environment, offering a thought-provoking experience for visitors.
Autumn Exhibitions Across France Highlight Art and Environmental Themes
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