French Waves

PAD Paris returns to the Tuileries for the 28th edition of this collectible art and design fair. The fair is on view between April 8-12, 2026.

On October 25, 2025, after three decades on Boulevard Raspail in Jean Nouvel’s iconic glass-and-steel pavilion, the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain opened its doors at 2 Place du Palais-Royal, directly opposite the Louvre, marking a radical new chapter for this contemporary art centre.

The Grand Palais reopens its doors this winter with a compelling dual exhibition featuring Eva Jospin and Claire Tabouret. Running from December 10, 2025, to March 15, 2026, Eva Jospin’s Grottesco and Claire Tabouret’s D’un seul souffle (In a Single Breath) offer visitors two unique, immersive artistic experiences.

From November 6, 2025 – January 17, 2025, Galerie Maria Wettegren presents Animal Vegetal, a solo exhibition of work by Estelle Yomeda. The Paris-based designer presents a series of sculptural furniture designed and handmade in collaboration with craftsmen in Togo, West Africa.

The Bourse de Commerce brings together over 100 works from the Pinault Collection to present the exhibition “Corps et âmes,” an exploration of representations of the body in contemporary art. The exhibition is on view through August 25th, 2025.

TLmag spoke to contemporary artist Stéphanie Saadé about her exhibition at Galerie Anne Barrault, What makes me think about you, What makes you think about me?. This layered and poetic exhibition brings together several different aspects of her practice including collage, poetry, film, and conceptual installations. The exhibition is on view through March 8th, 2025.

Ceysson & Bénétière Gallery present If You Don’t Know Me By Now, an exclusive retrospective exhibition dedicated to mounir fatmi’s works in white coaxial cable. The exhibition is on view in Lyon through January 18th, 2025

Galerie Nathalie Obadia Paris presents Nest In You, the forth solo exhibition by Laure Prouvost. The exhibition is on view through January 4th, 2025.

Galerie Gastou presents an engaging exhibition of furniture and sculptural objects by French multidisciplinary designer Emmanuel Babled. Titled Territoire, the exhibition is on view through October 26th.

Galerie Lelong, Paris, presents Retables, a solo show of Fabienne Verdier, on view from September 12-October 31st, 2024.

For TLmag39: The Culture of the Object, we interviewed the multi-talented designer, painter and choreographer about his recent body of work, some of which was presented at Galerie BSL in the fall of 2023.

Marseille-based interior architect Marion Mailaender, 2024 President of the Design Parade Toulon jury and guest of honor, presents the exhibition “Seaview Residence” (Residence Vu Sur Mer), at the Ancien Eveché in Toulon through November 3, 2024.