January in Paris is not only the month of Maison&Objet, the international design and interiors fair, but also the perfect time to immerse oneself in the city’s art and design scene. From minimalism to fashion, historic modernism to Impressionist masterpieces, the exhibition programme offers something unmissable for every curious visitor. At the heart of contemporary art is the Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection, hosting Minimal until 19 January 2026. Over one hundred iconic works from the 1960s to today interact with the circular architecture of the historic building, creating an immersive exploration of form, light and perception. The same venue also presents Lygia Pape – Weaving Space, a solo exhibition of suspended installations and works that reinterpret spatial experience.
Galerie Dior – Photo Kristen Pelou, photo credits Dior – DR
Those interested in fashion and contemporary art should not miss La Galerie Dior (11 Rue François 1er), described as “a place of art and memory.” It celebrates the Maison’s heritage, from archival sketches to iconic looks, consistently highlighting women’s role in creativity under the vision of Maria Grazia Chiuri.
La collection. Revoir la collection, Musée National Picasso de Paris – Photo ©Vinciane Lebrun/Voyez-Vous
The Musée National Picasso-Paris presents La Collection, offering a fresh perspective on the work of the Spanish master and his collaborators, including preparatory sketches, photographs, and correspondence. Nearby galleries such as Perrotin and David Zwirner provide further opportunities to explore contemporary art in the Marais.
Raoul Dufy (1877-1953), 30 ans ou la Vie en rose, 1931, don Mathilde Amos, 1955 – © CC0 Paris Musées / Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris
Even if many are already familiar with Claude Monet’s celebrated Water Lilies series, a new immersion in the eight large canvases displayed at the Musée de l’Orangerie is always an experience worth reliving, to let oneself be carried away by their peace and natural light, rediscovering classical painting and the Impressionist landscape. It is important to note that the Centre Pompidou is currently closed for renovation. However, many temporary exhibitions are held in partner venues, creating a “dispersed Paris” of art and design.
