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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.
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has acquired a significant collection of works by Symbolist painter Gustave Moreau, including paintings, drawings, and personal letters.
The Musée d'Orsay has announced the acquisition of "Rascasse et citrons," the first work by French painter Jeanne Selmersheim-Desgrange to enter its collections.
The Musée d'Orsay has undertaken the restoration of Gustave Courbet's monumental painting "A Burial at Ornans" (1849–1850), a key work of the French realist movement. The project aims to return the painting as closely as possible to its original state and ensure its long-term preservation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On July 11, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac gallery announced it will present a solo exhibition of works by Austrian choreographer and performer Florentina Holzinger, marking her first solo show with the gallery.
On July 12, 2025, Galerie Max Hetzler announced that artist Toby Ziegler has been awarded the 2025 Jean-François Prat Prize in Paris. The prize recognizes contemporary painting.
On June 29, 2026, Christie's announced that its Paris jewelry sale achieved €10,505,948, doubling its low estimate and closing the luxury week in the French capital. The sale followed a record-breaking handbags auction, with the two sales together generating a combined total of €16,342,615.
On July 11, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac gallery announced an exhibition of Joan Snyder's paintings, drawn from her 'Strokes' series begun in the late 1960s.
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.
On July 6, 2026, Dior published details of its Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026/27 collection, designed by Jonathan Anderson, which takes inspiration from the work of American artist Lynda Benglis.
On July 8, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced the opening of 'Nymphäum', a new exhibition by Anselm Kiefer at its Pantin gallery. The exhibition features large-scale, multi-sensory paintings that the artist describes as ophthalmic, haptic, immersive, and olfactory.
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.
Hauser & Wirth has announced it will present two major exhibitions with American artist George Condo in 2027 at its Paris and Palo Alto locations.
On July 1, 2026, the National Portrait Gallery in London unveiled a new portrait of its former Director, Nicholas Cullinan, by American artist Elizabeth Peyton. The work was commissioned to mark Cullinan’s tenure from 2015 to 2024 and has been given to the gallery by the artist.
Martha Jungwirth, the 84-year-old Austrian artist now represented by Thaddaeus Ropac, has major exhibitions at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Palazzo Cini Gallery in Venice.
On July 7, 2026, the Centre Pompidou announced the publication of "Matisse, le rêve absolu," a graphic novel co-published by Les Arènes and the Éditions du Centre Pompidou.
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.
Artcurial will hold its first auction dedicated entirely to ceramics on October 23, 2026, in Paris.
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.
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has opened an exhibition titled 'Renoir and Love: A Joyful Modernity (1865-1885)', running until July 19, 2026.
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.
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.
Paul Cézanne's 'Montagne Sainte-Victoire,' an oil-on-canvas painting dated to around 1890, is held in the collection of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. The work measures 65 by 95.2 centimeters and was acquired in 1969 via a donation with reserved usufruct from the granddaughter of Auguste Pellerin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Établissement public des musées d'Orsay et de l'Orangerie (EPMO), the public institution managing the Musée d'Orsay and Musée de l'Orangerie, published its standard legal notice for its website.
The Musée d'Orsay has published a listing of works featuring urban and landscape views from the 19th and early 20th centuries, including photographs by Thomas Annan of Glasgow streets (circa 1868–1871) and views of Paris, Pau, and Venice by artists such as Adolphe Humbert de Molard and René Laliq.
On June 16, 2026, the Musée d'Orsay published an updated online record for Paul Gachet's 1890 charcoal drawing 'Vincent van Gogh sur son lit de mort,' depicting the artist on his deathbed.
On July 3, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced a series of developments for artist Edmund de Waal, including a solo exhibition titled 'the eight directions of the wind' opening at The Huntington in Los Angeles on October 18, 2026.
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has extended its exhibition 'Splendeurs et misères' through July 5, 2026.
The Musée d'Orsay will present the first exhibition dedicated to Pierre-Auguste Renoir's drawings, featuring some 100 works from international collections, including previously unseen sketches and several paintings.
The Musée d'Orsay has made 98 drawings by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec available online, including works such as "Femme, en buste, de profil, vêtue d'une camisole" (1896), "Yvette Guilbert" (undated), and "Danseuse javanaise" (1889).
On July 1, 2026, the Centre Pompidou published a feature on French artist Raymonde Arcier (1939–2024), a self-taught feminist militant who transformed domestic crafts into politically charged monumental sculptures.
On June 26, 2026, Christie's announced that its Handbags Online: The Paris Edit 2026 sale achieved a total of €5,836,666, setting a new world record for an online handbag auction.
Almine Rech announced that Alexandre Lenoir will attend a book signing for his latest monograph, published by Almine Rech Editions and Skira, at Boutique Skira in Paris on July 2, 2026, starting at 6 pm.
On June 29, 2026, the Centre Pompidou announced the acquisition of Wakamaru, a humanoid domestic robot designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, for its design collection.
On June 28, 2026, the Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection in Paris announced expanded accessibility measures, including free, unlimited, and priority admission for individuals with disabilities and their companions upon presentation of required documentation.
M+, Asia's global museum of contemporary visual culture in Hong Kong, and Centre Pompidou in Paris announced a new multi-year strategic partnership on June 25, 2026.
Artcurial will auction a 1959 portrait of Brigitte Bardot by Kees Van Dongen on October 24, 2026, estimated at €800,000–1,200,000.
On June 22, 2026, Christie's announced that approximately sixty lots from the Graziella Patiño de Ortiz Linares Collection will be offered at auction in Paris on 23 September.
June 23, 2026 — The Centre Pompidou presents Fabrice Hyber's La Vallée in Vendée as part of the Hors Pistes / Hors Champs festival. The artist opens his 100-hectare site, planted with 100,000 trees since age 16, to the public for the first time.
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