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Monday, August 17, 2026 · No. 228

Paris

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50 stories across Paris, Contemporary, Modern, and Photography. Latest: Artcurial Sells Fritz Neuser Ferrari Collection for €5M, 100% Sold Rate.

Artcurial Sells Fritz Neuser Ferrari Collection for €5M, 100% Sold Rate

Artcurial Sells Fritz Neuser Ferrari Collection for €5M, 100% Sold Rate

Artcurial auctioned the Ferrari agent Fritz Neuser collection on March 15, 2026, in Paris, achieving €5 million with a 100% sell-through rate. All 30 vehicles and 301 Automobilia lots found buyers, led by a 1970 Ferrari 365GTB/4 Daytona in Verde Medio that sold for €602,000.

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Artsy Asks Artists About Summer Reading, Ali Banisadr Shares Picks

Artsy Asks Artists About Summer Reading, Ali Banisadr Shares Picks

On August 14, 2026, Artsy published a feature surveying artists about their summer reading, with Ali Banisadr among those sharing current selections.

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Centre Pompidou Announces 'Cezanne et nous' at Grand Palais With 180 Works

Centre Pompidou Announces 'Cezanne et nous' at Grand Palais With 180 Works

On August 14, 2026, Centre Pompidou announced "Cezanne et nous," an exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris pairing works by Paul Cezanne (1839–1906) with paintings by Paul Gauguin, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Piet Mondrian, Joan Mitchell, Bridget Riley and Peter Doig.

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Bourse de Commerce to Prepare 'Remember Me' Exhibition with Reduced Admission from August 26

Bourse de Commerce to Prepare 'Remember Me' Exhibition with Reduced Admission from August 26

Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection in Paris will prepare its upcoming exhibition 'Remember Me' from August 26 to October 5, 2026, with reduced admission for all visitors during that period.

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Louvre to Present 'Louvre Photo' Exhibition Spanning History of Photography at the Museum

Louvre to Present 'Louvre Photo' Exhibition Spanning History of Photography at the Museum

The Musée du Louvre will open 'Louvre Photo', an exhibition exploring the museum's relationship with photography from its invention to the present day, on November 4, 2026, running through May 3, 2027.

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Louvre Hosts Kader Attia and Elizabeth Peyton in Guest Artist Exhibition

Louvre Hosts Kader Attia and Elizabeth Peyton in Guest Artist Exhibition

The Louvre will present a guest artist exhibition featuring Kader Attia and Elizabeth Peyton, running from September 24 to December 14, 2026, in the Salle de la Chapelle.

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Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection Exhibits 50 Raymond Depardon Photographs of French Landscape

Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection Exhibits 50 Raymond Depardon Photographs of French Landscape

The Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection in Paris is presenting approximately 50 photographs by Raymond Depardon from its own holdings, drawn from the photographer's long-running series "La France." The works are on view in Galerie 3 as part of the group exhibition "Remember Me." The show open.

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Bourse de Commerce Shows Raymond Depardon's 'La France' Photographs from Pinault Collection

Bourse de Commerce Shows Raymond Depardon's 'La France' Photographs from Pinault Collection

The Pinault Collection is showing some fifty photographs by Raymond Depardon in Gallery 3 of the Bourse de Commerce in Paris, as part of the exhibition "Remember Me." The series "La France," created in the 1980s, documents small provincial towns and intermediary spaces across the country using a .

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Bourse de Commerce Begins Phased Rollout of 'Remember Me' Exhibition on August 26

Bourse de Commerce Begins Phased Rollout of 'Remember Me' Exhibition on August 26

The Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection will begin a phased installation of the exhibition "Remember Me" on August 26, 2026, with the full opening scheduled for October 7.

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Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection Opens 'Le Monde selon Penn' with 450 Irving Penn Photographs

Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection Opens 'Le Monde selon Penn' with 450 Irving Penn Photographs

Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection in Paris will open 'Le monde selon Penn' on September 16, 2026, presenting nearly 450 photographs by Irving Penn drawn from the Pinault Collection.

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Bourse de Commerce to Present 'The World According to Penn' Exhibition of Irving Penn Photographs

Bourse de Commerce to Present 'The World According to Penn' Exhibition of Irving Penn Photographs

The Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection will open 'The World According to Penn,' an exhibition of nearly 450 photographs by Irving Penn (1917–2009) from the Pinault Collection, in Gallery 2 on September 16, 2026.

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Louvre, National Gallery London, Art Institute of Chicago Join for Major Zurbarán Retrospective

Louvre, National Gallery London, Art Institute of Chicago Join for Major Zurbarán Retrospective

The Musée du Louvre in Paris is organizing a major retrospective of Spanish Baroque painter Francisco de Zurbarán, running from October 7, 2026 to January 25, 2027.

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Louvre to Present 'Sculpting Colour' Exhibition of 17th-Century Spanish Polychrome Sculpture

Louvre to Present 'Sculpting Colour' Exhibition of 17th-Century Spanish Polychrome Sculpture

The Musée du Louvre will present 'Sculpting Colour', an exhibition of 17th-century Spanish polychrome wood sculpture, opening October 7, 2026 and running through January 25, 2027.

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Hauser & Wirth to Present Two George Condo Exhibitions in Paris and Palo Alto in 2027

Hauser & Wirth to Present Two George Condo Exhibitions in Paris and Palo Alto in 2027

Hauser & Wirth has announced it will present two major exhibitions with American artist George Condo in 2027 at its Paris and Palo Alto locations.

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Pinault Collection Brings Barbara Kruger's 'The History of Tears' to Bourse de Commerce

Pinault Collection Brings Barbara Kruger's 'The History of Tears' to Bourse de Commerce

The Pinault Collection will present Barbara Kruger's exhibition 'The History of Tears' at the Bourse de Commerce in Paris, opening October 7, 2026.

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Thomas Struth Awarded Soane Honors for Photography, Will Lecture at Jeu de Paume, Galerie Max Hetzler Reports

Thomas Struth Awarded Soane Honors for Photography, Will Lecture at Jeu de Paume, Galerie Max Hetzler Reports

On August 5, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that Thomas Struth has received the Soane Honors Award for Photography.

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Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection Announces Free Admission for Visitors with Disabilities

Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection Announces Free Admission for Visitors with Disabilities

On August 2, 2026, the Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection in Paris announced free, unlimited, and priority admission for individuals with disabilities and their accompanying persons, upon presentation of required documentation. The museum, open daily except Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Thaddaeus Ropac Artist Eva Helene Pade to Open Museum Show in Turin

Thaddaeus Ropac Artist Eva Helene Pade to Open Museum Show in Turin

Eva Helene Pade, a Danish-born painter based in London and Paris, will be the subject of a museum exhibition at Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo in Turin, Italy. Her solo presentation with Thaddaeus Ropac at TEFAF New York last spring sold out immediately.

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Laura Lamiel's Site-Specific Works Install at Bourse de Commerce Passage

Laura Lamiel's Site-Specific Works Install at Bourse de Commerce Passage

Laura Lamiel has created a group of works for the Passage display cases at the Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection in Paris, on view through September 21, 2026.

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M+ and Centre Pompidou Announce Multi-Year Strategic Partnership

M+ and Centre Pompidou Announce Multi-Year Strategic Partnership

On July 24, 2026, M+ and Centre Pompidou announced a multi-year strategic partnership, building on a 2024 MoU.

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Fondation Louis Vuitton to Present 'Gustave Fayet: Collector - Designer' Exhibition

Fondation Louis Vuitton to Present 'Gustave Fayet: Collector - Designer' Exhibition

Fondation Louis Vuitton announced an exhibition titled "Gustave Fayet: Collector - Designer," on view from October 9, 2026 to March 8, 2027.

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Large Contemporary Art Center Opens on Île Seguin with 'Moteur Imaginaire' Exhibition Featuring Renault Collection

Large Contemporary Art Center Opens on Île Seguin with 'Moteur Imaginaire' Exhibition Featuring Renault Collection

The new contemporary art center Large, located at Pointe des Arts on Île Seguin, opens with its inaugural exhibition 'Moteur Imaginaire,' curated by Cecilia Alemani.

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Musée d'Orsay Features Christofle Lotus Box from Decorative Arts Collection

Musée d'Orsay Features Christofle Lotus Box from Decorative Arts Collection

The Musée d'Orsay in Paris holds a copper box by the House of Christofle & Cie, dating to circa 1910–1913, with a lotus-leaf decoration created through turned, patinated, acid-etched and gilded techniques. The box, measuring 5.8 cm high and 9.7 cm in diameter, was acquired by the museum in 2007.

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Musée d'Orsay Acquires Major Gustave Moreau Collection of Works and Letters

Musée d'Orsay Acquires Major Gustave Moreau Collection of Works and Letters

The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has acquired a significant collection of works by Symbolist painter Gustave Moreau, including paintings, drawings, and personal letters.

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Musée d'Orsay Acquires Rare Photographs of Eiffel Tower Construction and Early Views

Musée d'Orsay Acquires Rare Photographs of Eiffel Tower Construction and Early Views

The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has acquired a collection of 19th-century photographs documenting the construction of the Eiffel Tower and the Gare d'Orsay, the museum's former railway station.

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Musée d'Orsay Acquires 333 Historical Photographs Documenting French Political and Social History

Musée d'Orsay Acquires 333 Historical Photographs Documenting French Political and Social History

The Musée d'Orsay announced the acquisition of 333 historical photographs from a private collection, featuring works by early photographers such as Robert Jefferson Bingham, Henri de La Blanchère, and Adolphe Hervier.

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Centre Pompidou's 'The Great Sleep' by Romain Laprade Captures Empty Museum

Centre Pompidou's 'The Great Sleep' by Romain Laprade Captures Empty Museum

On July 17, 2026, Centre Pompidou announced a photographic series titled "The Great Sleep" by French photographer Romain Laprade (born 1988), commissioned exclusively for the museum.

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Artcurial to Auction Rothschild Collection Featuring Louis XVI Sèvres Porcelain

Artcurial to Auction Rothschild Collection Featuring Louis XVI Sèvres Porcelain

Artcurial will auction the collection 'Le goût Rothschild en héritage, Un pied-à-terre sur le Champ-de-Mars' on September 22, 2026, in Paris. The sale spans furniture, decorative arts, Old Master paintings, books, and autographs assembled over generations of the Rothschild family.

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Louvre to Present Guest Artist Exhibition Featuring Kader Attia and Elizabeth Peyton

Louvre to Present Guest Artist Exhibition Featuring Kader Attia and Elizabeth Peyton

The Musée du Louvre will host an exhibition showcasing works by guest artists Kader Attia and Elizabeth Peyton, created during two-year residencies in the museum. The exhibition, held in the Salle de la Chapelle, runs from September 24 to December 14, 2026.

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Bonhams Paris Fine Watches Sale Totals €1.56M, Rolex Paul Newman Leads at €178,200

Bonhams Paris Fine Watches Sale Totals €1.56M, Rolex Paul Newman Leads at €178,200

Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr's Paris Fine Watches sale on June 17, 2026, achieved €1,557,458, making it one of the most successful watch auctions held by Bonhams in Paris.

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Artcurial to Hold Iconoclasts Auction Celebrating 20 Years of Urban Art Department

Artcurial to Hold Iconoclasts Auction Celebrating 20 Years of Urban Art Department

Artcurial will hold the "Iconoclasts – 20 Years of the Urban Department" auction on November 18, 2026, marking the 20th anniversary of its urban art department.

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Artcurial to Auction Thierry Dehaeck's €15-25M Collector Car Collection in Paris

Artcurial to Auction Thierry Dehaeck's €15-25M Collector Car Collection in Paris

Artcurial will auction the entire private collection of Belgian collector Thierry Dehaeck, estimated at €15–25 million. The sale comprises 60 collector cars, over 100 automobilia items, and a 1953 carousel, assembled over four decades with a focus on rarity, authenticity, and documentation.

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Artcurial to Host First All-Ceramics Auction on October 23, 2026

Artcurial to Host First All-Ceramics Auction on October 23, 2026

Artcurial will hold its first auction dedicated entirely to ceramics on October 23, 2026, in Paris.

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Musée d'Orsay Hosts Renoir Drawings and 'Renoir and Love' Exhibitions Through July 2026

Musée d'Orsay Hosts Renoir Drawings and 'Renoir and Love' Exhibitions Through July 2026

Musée d'Orsay in Paris is presenting two Renoir-themed exhibitions. "Renoir Drawings" runs until July 5, 2026, featuring a selection of the artist's works on paper. "Renoir and Love: A Joyful Modernity (1865-1885)" continues through July 19, 2026, focusing on his early career.

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Musée d'Orsay Announces Renovation Works, Advises Visitors to Check Access Conditions

Musée d'Orsay Announces Renovation Works, Advises Visitors to Check Access Conditions

The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has announced ongoing renovation works at the museum. Visitors are advised to regularly check the dedicated page for updated access conditions.

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Musée d'Orsay Opens 'Renoir and Love: A Joyful Modernity' Through July 19, 2026

Musée d'Orsay Opens 'Renoir and Love: A Joyful Modernity' Through July 19, 2026

The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has opened an exhibition titled 'Renoir and Love: A Joyful Modernity (1865-1885)', running until July 19, 2026.

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Musée d'Orsay Acquires Georges de Feure Decorative Panel from 1900 Universal Exhibition

Musée d'Orsay Acquires Georges de Feure Decorative Panel from 1900 Universal Exhibition

Musée d'Orsay has acquired 'La Verrerie,' a decorative panel by Georges de Feure originally created for the 'L’Art Nouveau Bing' pavilion at the 1900 Universal Exhibition in Paris.

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Musée d'Orsay Highlights Courbet's 'The Origin of the World' in Permanent Collection

Musée d'Orsay Highlights Courbet's 'The Origin of the World' in Permanent Collection

The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has spotlighted Gustave Courbet's 1866 painting "The Origin of the World" as a key work in its permanent collection.

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Musée d'Orsay Presents Gustave Moreau's 'Orphée' (1865) in Permanent Collection

Musée d'Orsay Presents Gustave Moreau's 'Orphée' (1865) in Permanent Collection

The Musée d'Orsay displays Gustave Moreau's 1865 oil-on-wood painting "Orphée" in its permanent collection, located in Salle 59 on the museum's median level.

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Musée d'Orsay Releases Educational Activities Brochure for 2025-2026 Academic Year

Musée d'Orsay Releases Educational Activities Brochure for 2025-2026 Academic Year

Musée d'Orsay has published its educational activities brochure for the 2025-2026 academic year, outlining training sessions and guided visits for teachers in the French National Education system.

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Musée d'Orsay Highlights Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' in Collection Spotlight

Musée d'Orsay Highlights Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' in Collection Spotlight

The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has placed Vincent van Gogh's 1888 painting "La Nuit étoilée" (Starry Night) at the center of its collection narrative, emphasizing the work's serene depiction of the Rhône river at night. The oil-on-canvas, measuring 73 by 92 cm, was donated in 1975 by M. and Mme.

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Musée d'Orsay Displays Claude Monet's 'Les Dindons' (1877) in Its Permanent Collection

Musée d'Orsay Displays Claude Monet's 'Les Dindons' (1877) in Its Permanent Collection

Claude Monet's 'Les Dindons' (1877), an oil-on-canvas painting measuring 174 by 172.5 centimeters, is part of the permanent collection of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. The work, which depicts turkeys, was executed in 1877 and bears the artist's signature and date.

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Musée d'Orsay Spotlights Manet's 'L'Asperge' and Its Witty Backstory

Musée d'Orsay Spotlights Manet's 'L'Asperge' and Its Witty Backstory

The Musée d'Orsay has published an in-depth feature on Édouard Manet's 1880 painting 'L'Asperge' (The Asparagus), a small still life measuring 16.9 x 21.9 cm. The work was donated by Sam Salz in 1959.

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Musée d'Orsay Highlights Monet's 'La Rue Montorgueil' Depicting 1878 Festival

Musée d'Orsay Highlights Monet's 'La Rue Montorgueil' Depicting 1878 Festival

The Musée d'Orsay features Claude Monet's painting 'La Rue Montorgueil, à Paris. Fête du 30 juin 1878' as a key work in its permanent collection.

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Musée d'Orsay Adds Alfred Verhaeren Studio Interior to Collection

Musée d'Orsay Adds Alfred Verhaeren Studio Interior to Collection

The Musée d'Orsay has added Alfred Verhaeren's "Coin d'atelier: cartons à dessins et palette devant un tabouret" to its collection. The oil-on-canvas-marouflé-on-wood painting, measuring 41.0 by 51.0 cm, depicts a studio corner with drawing portfolios and a palette before a stool.

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Musée d'Orsay Corrects Date for Toulouse-Lautrec Painting 'Rousse (La toilette)' to 1889

Musée d'Orsay Corrects Date for Toulouse-Lautrec Painting 'Rousse (La toilette)' to 1889

The Musée d'Orsay has corrected the date of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's painting "Rousse (La toilette)" from 1896 to 1889, according to a museum release.

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Musée d'Orsay Acquires Théodule Ribot's 'Saint Sébastien martyr' from 1865 Salon

Musée d'Orsay Acquires Théodule Ribot's 'Saint Sébastien martyr' from 1865 Salon

The Musée d'Orsay has acquired Théodule Ribot's "Saint Sébastien martyr," an oil on canvas painted around 1865 and first exhibited at the Salon of 1865. The work depicts a later scene from the saint's story, showing St.

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Musée d'Orsay Displays Van Gogh's 1889 Self-Portrait, Donated by Gachet Family

Musée d'Orsay Displays Van Gogh's 1889 Self-Portrait, Donated by Gachet Family

The Musée d'Orsay in Paris holds Vincent van Gogh's 1889 self-portrait "Portrait de l'artiste," an oil-on-canvas work measuring 65 by 54.2 cm. The painting was donated to the museum in 1949 by Paul and Marguerite Gachet.

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Musée d'Orsay Suspends Professional Account Creation Until June 1, 2026 Amid Construction

Musée d'Orsay Suspends Professional Account Creation Until June 1, 2026 Amid Construction

The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has suspended the creation of new professional accounts for tourism operators and works councils until Monday, June 1, 2026, as part of ongoing construction work that requires revised visitor access procedures.

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Musée d'Orsay and Musée de l'Orangerie Launch Carte Blanche Unlimited Admission Card

Musée d'Orsay and Musée de l'Orangerie Launch Carte Blanche Unlimited Admission Card

The Musée d'Orsay and the Musée de l'Orangerie have introduced the Carte Blanche, a joint membership card granting unlimited admission to both Paris museums. The card is available in one- or two-year plans, with varying formulas and rates.

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