Picasso: Blue and Rose
When Picasso Had the Blues
Just as I was going into the exhibition “Picasso: Bleu et Rose” at the Musée d’Orsay, a man who was on his way out said to me: “I envy you. You’re going to have a wonderful experience.” His face was … Read More
Grive Restaurant
Back to the Source
Full disclosure: I went to the restaurant Grive with a friend who happens to be the mother of the chef. You will just have to take my word for it that this is an impartial review. I was worried about what … Read More
Paris Street Furniture Breakdown
The Uglification of Paris
In principle, I am a supporter of Paris’s current mayor, Anne Hidalgo, who is up for re-election next year, but I strongly resent the way she has allowed the introduction of so many ugly elements into the streets of … Read More
Mother and son in the Alpine Garden in the Jardin des Plantes. © Paris Update
What's Happening in Paris This Week
For full details about an event, click on the title to visit the official Web site (in English when available).
October 18-21
Monster contemporary art fair
Nearly 200 galleries show their wares at FIAC.
Grand Palais, Paris
October 17-21
Asian art
Asia Now: 30 contemporary galleries showing work by Asian artists. Above: “The Autumn Wind in the Hollow,” by He Sen,
9, av. Hoche, Paris
October 18-21
Art Brut
Another kind of art at the Outsider Art Fair.
Hotel du Duc, Paris
October 17-21
Art in a townhouse
Paris Internationale: a contemporary art fair in a Parisian townhouse.
11, Rue Beranger, Paris
October 18-21
Young international artists
Youth takes precedence at the YIA Art Fair.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
October 18-22
Art on the Champs
Art Élysées: 100 modern and contemporary art and design galleries in tents on the world’s most famous boulevard.
Champs Elysées, Paris
October 10-November 30
Over and over again
The festival Vertigo Replay features films in which repetition plays a key role, like Vertigo, Groundhog Day and Happy Death Day.
Forum des Images
Through October 20
Shakespeare condensed
The British collective Forced Entertainment presents Table Top Shakespeare: all of Shakespeare (in English) – 36 plays – in under 36 hours over a period of nine days.
Théâtre de la Ville-Espace Cardin, Paris
Through October 27
New art fair
Twenty galleries will show the work of their artists.
Cite Internationale des Arts, Paris
Through December 8
Cultures of the world onstage
Music, dance, theater and ritual performances from around the world at the Festival de l’Imaginaire.
Various locations, Paris
October 24-30
Film festival for kiddies
Mon Premier Festival features some 400 screenings, premiers and more for kids aged two and up.
Various locations, Paris
Through October 18
Works in progress
For the festival Fragment(s), 12 theater and dance companies present works in progress.
Various locations, Paris and Mains d’Œuvres, Saint Ouen
Through December 31
Contemporary arts festival
The Festival d’Automne presents leading talents in art, dance, film, theater and more from around the world.
Various venues, Paris & Île de France
October 18
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Un Peuple et Son Roi (One Nation, One King), directed by Pierre Schoeller.