Despite France’s jealously protective stance toward the nation’s artistic reputation, contemporary French art has been streaming out of the country and into the hands of foreign buyers at an alarming ...

It was a chilly Parisian morning, and I stood at the base of the Eiffel Tower, pondering where to start my journey into the world of contemporary art. Paris, the French capital, is known for its rich ...

A highly controversial proposal to replace the historic stained glass windows in Paris’s iconic Notre-Dame cathedral with contemporary works has been rejected by France’s National Heritage and ...

Let it be known that it is no mere stereotype: The French have a genuine appreciation for art – and for the most contemporary creations. That is the key takeaway from a survey unveiled on Thursday, ...

Art Paris, the premier spring event for modern and contemporary art, returns to the Grand Palais from April 9 – 12, 2026. The 28th edition will host more than 160 galleries from over 20 countries, and ...

PARIS, Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 23 in Paris, the 25th edition of the Marcel Duchamp Prize was awarded to Xie Lei, chosen from among four short-listed artists representing the vitality, ...

As French cultural counselor in New York, Gaëtan Bruel created artist residencies in the United States, museum curator exchanges and reimagined a poet’s studio. By Wendy Moonan It was a surprising ...