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2026 French design and art exhibitions

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In July 2026, France hosted a series of high‑profile cultural showcases. The Design Parade festival in Hyères marked its 20th anniversary for object design and 10th for interior architecture, staging the “20+10: Génération(s) Design Parade” exhibition at the historic Villa Noailles. ~~Juried by Sofia Lagerkvist, Anna Lindgren, and Laura Gonzalez, the exhibition features scenography by Joachim Jirou Najou and runs until 30 August.~~ Nearby, the Musée de la ville de Saint‑Quentin‑en‑Yvelines hosted “Le temps des vacances 1956‑1982,” an exhibition tracing the rise of post‑war leisure and mass tourism through design objects and architecture. A week later, the Fine Arts Paris fair, formerly FAB Paris, announced its 2026 edition at the Grand Palais, scheduled for 19–23 September. Under the presidency of Xavier Eeckhout, the fair will gather approximately one hundred galleries. The programme focuses on decorators and heritage, featuring a preview of the future Musé du Grand Siècle (slated for 2028) and a partnership between AXA and the National Manufactures – Sèvres & Mobilier National. These events coincide with the 2026 Heritage Days (Journées du Patrimoine) on 19–20 September. In Paris, the Institut du Monde Arabe will offer free admission, featuring Joss Dray’s photographic report on Palestinian life and an exhibition on the Blida-Joinville psychiatric hospital. In Seine-Saint-Denis, programming includes restoration workshop tours at the Institut national du patrimoine and poetic ceremonies in Aubervilliers. ~~Together, these events illustrate a concentrated effort in mid‑2026~~ Further preparations for the season include Paris Design Week, which will feature installations at iconic monuments such as the Arc de Triomphe and the Grand Palais, alongside the Musée Bourdelle. The European Heritage Days will also offer free access to ~~promote both contemporary design innovation~~ various sites across the country, including guided tours and ~~historical art heritage~~ workshops in Hérault and Besançon, and the restoration of Château Laurens in Agde. Additionally, the Saison Méditerranée 2026 will run from May to October, featuring over 500 events across ~~major French venues.~~ sixty cities to promote Mediterranean cultures.

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