The Most Anticipated Art Exhibits of 2024
Written by amelie Gould
Looking to explore Paris through its art this year? Here are the top seven most anticipated exhibits of 2024, featuring works from both local and international artists with exhibitions located across the city.
Image: Stanley Whitney’s painting “Dear Paris” (@gagosian)
Stanley Whitney’s “Dear Paris”
A colorful painting inspired by the American artist’s time in Paris can now be seen in the city it was based off of. Visit Gagosian in the 1st arrondissement up until February 28th to see the piece in full.
Mark Rothko Retrospective
115 iconic Rothko pieces can now be seen at the first retrospective exhibition in Paris at the Fondation Louis Vuitton. The highly praised and well-loved exhibit is open now until April 2nd.
Image: Mark Rothko Retrospective (FLV)
Image: Joël Andrianomearisoa (@joelandria)
Joël Andrianomearisoa’s “Things and Something to Remember Before Daylight”
Andrianomearisoa has long been praised for his ability to materialize feelings and to capture the physicality of emotions through his work. His handicraft will be on display starting March 9th at the Almine Rech gallery in the 3rd arrondissement.
Jaume Plensa “Miroirs (collages)”
The distinctive visuals of Plensa’s works for his upcoming exhibit have been based off of the writings of Baudelaire, translating his messages into art through collages and sculptures. See his work up until March 9th at Galerie Lelong & Co in the 8th arrondissement.
Image: @jaumeplensaofficial
Image: @ari_marcopoulos_official
Ari Marcopoulos “Jeux Olympiques 2024”
As an ode to the upcoming summer games in Paris, the New York based photographer and filmmaker– best known for his highlights on the art of skateboarding– has been given the “carte blanche” at the Musée d’Art Modern de Paris. From March 22nd to August 25, his art will be on view in Paris’ 16th arrondissement.
“Mode et Sport, D’un Podium à L’autre”
The Museum of Decorative Arts also prepares for the Olympic games– this time through fashion. Featuring 450 pieces of clothing and accessories along with sketches, sculptures and works of many mediums, this exhibit is currently open until April 7th.
Image: @madparis
Image: Claude Monet, Impression, Soleil Levant, 1872 (Google Arts & Culture)
“Paris 1874 - Inventing Impressionism”
This April will mark the 150th anniversary of Paris’ first exhibition of Impressionist artwork. To honor this milestone, the art of some of the world’s most iconic Impressionists, including Monet, Degas and Renoir, will be on view at the Musée d’Orsay starting March 26th.