Paris Photo Week: The exhibitions & events you don’t want to miss !
Paris Photo Week is back, and the City of Light is once again the hub for photographers, galleries, and visual artists from around the world. Running this week at iconic venues like the Grand Palais Éphémère and across the city’s galleries, it’s a celebration of photography in all its forms. From contemporary portraiture to rock ‘n’ roll legends and cinematic self-portraits. Here’s your guide to the exhibitions and talks you don’t want to miss !
Paris Photo Fair – Grand Palais Éphémère
From November 13 to 16, 2025, the Grand Palais Éphémère hosts the main Paris Photo Fair, featuring 170+ galleries, 40+ publishers, and an incredible range of global talent. It’s the perfect place to discover emerging artists, see rare editions, and explore the evolving landscape of image-based art.
Highlight Talk:
On Sunday, November 15, Wolfgang Tillmans will give an exclusive talk on his creative practice, exploring the future of photography and the vision behind his celebrated works.
La Volpina – Kourtney Roy at Galerie Les Filles du Calvaire
From November 6 to December 20, 2025, Kourtney Roy presents La Volpina, a series of cinematic self-portraits shot during her residency in Naples. The exhibition mixes glamour, mystery, and baroque beauty, turning everyday urban scenes into surreal, personal stories. A must-see for fans of storytelling photography with a strong visual signature
Wish This Was Real – Tyler Mitchell at Maison Européenne de la Photographie
Tyler Mitchell’s Wish This Was Real runs from October 16, 2024, to February 11, 2025, celebrating youth, freedom, and joy through vibrant, dreamlike portraits. Mitchell’s work places Black subjects at the center of beauty, softness, and possibility, blending fashion, art, and storytelling in his signature cinematic style.
Ailleurs, exactement – Claude Gassian at Galerie Rabouan Moussion
From October 18 to November 22, 2025, Galerie Rabouan Moussion presents Ailleurs, exactement, a photographic tribute to rock legends captured by Claude Gassian. Expect intimate portraits and behind-the-scenes moments featuring icons like Patti Smith, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Lou Reed, and Bob Dylan. A celebration of the unseen, quiet magic of rock ‘n’ roll.
Paris Photo Week offers something for every photography lover ! Whether you’re hunting for inspiration, contemporary work, iconic music photography, or cinematic self-portraits. From the Grand Palais Éphémère to intimate Parisian galleries, these exhibitions and talks are not to be missed !
Written by Sara GUREWAN
