100% L'Expo showcases emerging French artists at La Villette with focus on living relationships and hybrid installations
From April 8 to 26, 2026, Paris's Grande Halle de La Villette will feature "100% L'Expo," an exhibition dedicated to showcasing up-and-coming artists from French art institutions. Curated by Inès Geoffroy, the event explores the connections between humanity and the natural world, as well as themes of diasporic memories. Notable artists include Baptiste Thiebaut Jacquel, Émeline Amétis, Jordan Roger Barré, César and Nora Kaci, and Lê Hoàng Nguyên. A special performance weekend is scheduled for April 18-19, featuring Simon Pastoors and Manon Dupeyrat. Among the works, Zoé Saudrais, a 2024 Beaux-Arts de Marseille graduate, presents vibrant installations addressing social issues, while Joséphine Berthou showcases "Gendarme et voleur." The exhibition is free and located at Avenue Jean Jaurès, Paris.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs from April 8 to April 26, 2026
- Takes place at Grande Halle de La Villette in Paris
- Curated by Inès Geoffroy
- Features emerging artists from French art schools
- Includes performance weekend on April 18-19, 2026
- Focuses on relationships with the living world, diasporic memories, and new spiritualities
- Showcases hybrid installations blending multiple disciplines
- Free admission to the public
Entities
Artists
- Inès Geoffroy
- Émeline Amétis
- César
- Nora Kaci
- Jordan Roger Barré
- Lê Hoàng Nguyên
- Baptiste Thiebaut Jacquel
- Simon Pastoors
- Manon Dupeyrat
- Zoé Saudrais
- Joséphine Berthou
- Charlotte Alves
- Elisa Florimond
- Priscilla Benyahia
- Henri Matisse
Institutions
- Beaux Arts Magazine
- Beaux-Arts de Marseille
- Beaux-Arts de Paris
- École supérieure d'art et de design de Limoges
- Villa Arson
- Grande Halle de La Villette
- La Villette
- Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Marseille
- Limoges
- Nice
- Niort