Note to readers: Paris has currently has an 8pm curfew, while a number of départements in eastern France that have been hard-hit by Covid-19 now shut down at 6pm. Shops and art galleries are open, but museums, theaters, cinemas, restaurants and cafés throughout the country remain closed. The situation will be reviewed on January 20. See below for online and a few live events.
January 7-23
Focus on photos in Saint Germain
Festival Photo Saint Germain: Special photo shows in Left Bank galleries, cultural centers and bookshops. Above: a photo by Elsa & Johanna from the “Per Se” exhibition at Galerie La Forest Divonne © Photo Saint Germain.
Various locations, Paris
Ongoing
Poetry online
The Maison de la Poésie is hosting lectures, interviews and readings on its social media.
Online
Through January 31
Art from home
Exhibitions, live music, interviews with artists: there’s something for everyone at the Fondation Louis Vuitton’s #FLVChezVous.
Online
Ongoing
Impressionism
The Festival Normandie Impressionisme invites viewers to revisit the festival through an online photo album.
Online
Ongoing
Art of Migration
Streaming of works by migrant artists in France from the postponed Festival Visions d’Exil.
Online
Ongoing
Women migrants’ history in pictures
The National Museum of Immigration presents online images of women migrants from the exhibition “Les Femmes en Mouvements.”
Online
Ongoing
Art on film
For 25 Arts Seconde, the Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles presents a series of films by and about artists.
Online
Through January 16
Charity tombola
Stars Solidaires presents an online art tombola in aid of AMF-Téléthon, a charity for those with rare diseases.
Online
Ongoing
Photography in quarantine
The Maison Européenne de la Photographie presents masterclasses, lectures and interviews with artists on its website and social media while the gallery remains closed.
Online
Ongoing
Indie films
The Cinémathèque Française is screening some unusual films from its catalog online (free).
Online
Through January 23
Online exhibitions
Galerie Templon invites you through its virtual doors: all three current exhibitions are now available to view online.
Online
Through January 15
Outdoor art
While indoor exhibits are closed, the second edition of George V Monumental presents 10 giant sculptures by contemporary artist Manolo Valdés displayed along the famous Avenue George V.
Avenue George V, Paris
Ongoing
Free classes on French topics
Pandemonium U presents free Zoom classes in English on such topics as the role of small French villages in helping refugees and the death of Resistance hero Jean Moulin.
Online
Ongoing
More art from home
The Centre Pompidou presents its first virtual exhibition, devoted to Miró.
Online
Ongoing
Get creative at home
The Centre Pompidou presents a wide range of videos, including visits to exhibitions, spotlights on artworks and periods, and a series for children.
Online
Ongoing
More art at home
The Palais de Tokyo offers interviews with artists and behind-the-scenes content on its YouTube channel for Palais à la Maison.
Online
Ongoing
More virtual art
The Grand Palais offers live lectures, virtual exhibitions and more on its website and social media.
Online
Through January 30
Cross-continental art
Artists from Africa, Asia and Oceania present work on the Tetraktys figure for Cabinet Da-End X, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the gallery’s opening.
Galerie Da-End, Paris
Ongoing
Paris museum podcasts
Brighten up a lockdown walk with a podcast produced by Paris Musées.
Online
Through June 2021
Discovering art history
Learn how to appreciate and analyze art in its historical context in a range of masterclasses offered by Les Paris de l’Art 2020/21.
Various locations, Paris & Online
Throughout Lockdown
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation has teamed up with Eyelet so users can watch independent French films directly on its website. First film is free.