Leonora Carrington Retrospective Opens at Musée du Luxembourg

A major exhibition of Leonora Carrington (1917–2011), the surrealist painter and former partner of Max Ernst, opens February 18, 2026, at the Musée du Luxembourg in Paris. Though celebrated in Mexico, Carrington remains little known in Europe. The show, running until July 19, 2026, explores her lifelong inner quest and mystical imagery. It marks a rare European survey of her work, featuring paintings, sculptures, and writings that blend mythology, alchemy, and feminism. The exhibition aims to introduce Carrington's visionary art to a wider audience, highlighting her unique place within surrealism and her later life in Mexico City.