October 27
Art and Written Word
Louise Rogers Lalaurie talks about her new book Matisse: The Books.
University of London Institute in Paris
October 25-26
Scavenger hunt for valuable art
In a unique event, visitors are invited to find (and keep!) works of art by stars like Takashi Murakami and Jean-Michel Othoniel that have been hidden in the Grand Palais. Reservation required.
Grand Palais, Paris
Through October 29
Women of Soviet Cinema
Until 1960, the USSR had more female directors than any other country: the Pionnières du Cinéma Soviétique retrospective explores their work.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
October 22-25
Multidisciplinary art fair
Galleries, publishers, fashion collectives, art publishers and experimental music labels will take over 15 private and public spaces in the about-to-be-renovated Paris hotel for the Salon de Normandy by The Community.
Normandy Hotel, Paris
October 23-28
Science film festival
Films on everything from dinosaurs to the search for extraterrestrials at Pariscience.
Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris
October 22-29
Paris Internationale: a contemporary art fair with 26 galleries in a vacant grocery store.
12, rue de Montyon, 75009 Paris
October 21-24
Asian art
Asia Now: 30 contemporary galleries showing work by Asian artists.
9, av. Hoche, Paris
October 21-30
Outsider art
Signed works by 42 artists, including the famous and the more underground, are available at the Outsider Art Fair.
Atelier Richelieu, Paris
October 28-31
Celebrating culture
Artists practicing a range of different crafts illustrate the importance of the cultural patrimony during the International Heritage Fair.
Carrousel du Louvre, Paris
November 13-15
Photo fair
First-time exhibitors and first-time buyers are encouraged at Fotofever 2020.
Carrousel du Louvre, Paris
November 13-15
African Art and Design
Also Known As Africa, France’s only design fair devoted to African style returns for its fifth edition. Above: Pink Nuns, a 2018 photograph by Nonzuzo Gxekwa, will be exhibited as part of the showing from Cape Town’s THK Gallery. © Nonzuzo Gxekwa, courtesy THK Gallery.
Le Carreau du Temple, Paris
November 6-21
Focus on photos in Saint Germain
Festival Photo Saint Germain: Special photo shows in Left Bank galleries, museums, cultural centers and bookshops.
Various locations, Paris
October 25
Examining history
Revolutions and revolts is the theme at the Arab Cultural Institute’s final Journée de l’Histoire.
Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris
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
Through October 31
French food frenzy
A celebration of gourmet French food, as seen by scientists, chefs and artists, complete with tastings, at the Cité de la Gastronomie Paris-Rungis.
La Villette, Paris
Through October 25
Cinema in the time of Covid
Films completed during the pandemic are screened in solidarity with the film industry for Le Cinéma Comme Il Va.
Centre Pompidou, Paris
October 21-27
Film festival for kiddies
Mon Premier Festival features some 400 screenings, premiers and more for kids aged two and up.
Various locations, Paris
October 23-November 1
Autumn shopping fair
Find housewares, food and seasonal shopping at this year’s Foire d’Automne.
Paris Expo, Paris
Through October 25
Festival of Jewelry
Designers, artists, photographers and historians come together to explore jewelry in France and beyond for Parcours Bijoux.
Various locations, Paris
Through November 13
Melodrama on film
For Tant qu’Il y Aura du Mélo, the melodrama or “women’s film” is reassessed in a new light.
Forum des images, Paris
November 7
LGBT+ Pride
LGBT in the streets. The annual Paris Pride Parade has been postponed to November 7, 2020.
Paris
Through December 31
Contemporary arts festival
The Festival d’Automne presents leading talents in art, dance, film, theater and more from around the world.
Various venues, Paris & Île de France
October 22
French film with English subtitles
Lost In Frenchlation presents Les choses qu’on dit, les choses qu’on fait (Love Affair(s)), directed by Emmanuel Mouret.