October 20
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents La Page Blanche, directed by Murielle Magellan.
Luminor Hôtel de Ville, Paris
Through October 22
Orlando revisited
Joseph Nechvatal, creator of virus-modeled artificial life computer-assisted paintings and animations, presents the exhibition “Turning the Viral Tempest,” based on Virginia Woolf’s novel Orlando.
Galerie Richard, Paris
Through October 23
Festival of Movement
Performance, dance and moving images come together as vehicles to discuss today’s sociopolitical quandaries at Move 2021.
Centre Pompidou, Paris
October 19-23
Art fair in Nadar’s studio
Paris Internationale: a contemporary art fair with 60 exhibitors. Register online.
35, boulevard des Capucines, Paris
October 20-23
Mega contemporary art fair
Paris’s longstanding annual contemporary art fair, FIAC, has now been replaced by Paris+ par Art Basel.
Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris
October 20-23
Asian art
Asia Now: 75 galleries will show works by 250 contemporary artists from across Asia. This year’s theme is Feux de Joie (Flames of Joy).
Monnaie de Paris, Paris
October 21-23
African Art and Design
AKAA–Also Known As Africa, an excellent fair devoted to African contemporary art and design, returns for its seventh edition with 40 galleries and 128 artists.
Le Carreau du Temple, Paris
October 21-23
Art fair
Le Salon d’Automne’s festival presents contemporary art in all disciplines
Grande Halle de La Villette, Paris
October 21-23
Gin mill
No doubt about the subject of this new fair, the Gin Addict Festival will feature some 200 brands, from France and elsewhere.
Parc Floral, Paris
October 20-24
Modern art
Whether you’re an experienced collector or a casual art fan, there’s something for everyone at the Moderne Art Fair.
Place de l’Étoile, Paris
Through October 30
Melomania
The king of melodrama, director Douglas Sirk, is the subject of a retrospective.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
October 21-30
Artisanal shopping fair
Find housewares, food and seasonal shopping at this year’s Foire d’Automne.
Paris Expo, Paris
October 27-30
Multimedia art festival
Artists from a range of different crafts illustrate the importance of the cultural patrimony during the International Heritage Fair.
Carousel du Louvre, Paris
October 27-31
Science film festival
Films on everything from dinosaurs to the search for extraterrestrials at Pariscience.
Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris
October 26-November 1
Film festival for kiddies
Mon Premier Festival features some 100 films and more for kids aged two and up.
Various locations, Paris
October 13–November 12
Calder Unfolding
The Almine Rech gallery presents a major exhibition of the work of Alexander Calder, including the mobile pictured above: “Untitled” (1963).
Almine Rech, Paris
Through November 15
Homage to Serge
The Gainsb’Art project shows works by some 40 artists inspired by France’s beloved enfant terrible and troubadour Serge Gainsbourg (1928-91).
Yoxeone Art Gallery, Paris
Through November 28
Master filmmaker
Retrospective of the work of the great Akira Kurosawa. Pictured above: still from Kurosawa’s film Ran (1985).
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
October 15–December 11
Photomania
The festival Photo Days brings photography shows to 100 venues, including galleries, museums and festivals.
Various locations, Paris and environs
Through December 31
Free outdoor concerts
Free music in the bandstands of Paris’s parks and gardens for Kiosques en Fête.
Various locations, Paris
Through February 9, 2022
Contemporary arts festival
The Festival d’Automne presents leading talents in art, dance, film, theater and more from around the world.