Modern and contemporary art museums and foundations in Paris parisjetaime.com

The centre of Paris is home to several must-see contemporary art venues. From museums to foundations, galleries, art centres and exhibition spaces, Paris is a dazzling showcase for this multifaceted contemporary art scene.

To brush up on your knowledge of iconic works, a visit to the Centre Pompidou, which houses the largest collection of modern and contemporary art in Europe, is a must. You can admire masterpieces of the 20th century, but also the works of major artists on the contemporary art scene, like renowned German photographer Wolfgang Tillmans, as well as Gerhard Richter, Luc Tuymans, Christopher Wool, Olafur Eliasson, Christian Boltanski, and others. The Georges Pompidou Centre also organises a packed programme of popular exhibitions.

The Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, at the top of Chaillot hill, houses an important collection of works from the major artistic movements of the last century, while keeping a close eye on contemporary art trends. The museum has already shown exhibitions devoted to artists such as Larry Clark, Matthew Barney, Olafur Eliasson, Maurizio Cattelan, Pierre Huyghe and Zeng Fanzhi.