Paris Drawing Week 2026: Major Exhibitions and Fairs Spotlight Works on Paper

Paris is hosting its 34th annual Salon du dessin, a key event for collectors and enthusiasts of works on paper, from March 25-30, 2026, at the Palais Brongniart. Concurrently, numerous institutions across the city are presenting exhibitions dedicated to drawing, spanning historical and contemporary practices. Drawing Now Paris, a fair focused on contemporary drawing, is holding its 19th edition from March 26-29 at the Carreau du Temple, featuring 71 galleries and over 300 artists. Director Carine Tissot notes a generational renewal among galleries and artists, with collectors becoming more deliberate in their acquisitions. The Paris Print Fair, in its 5th edition at the Couvent des Cordeliers from March 26-29, showcases graphic art from the 15th century to the present with 25 galleries. Significant museum exhibitions include 'Lumière du nord: Dessins scandinaves et hollandais du musée d’Orsay' at the Musée d'Orsay until May 10, 2026, displaying rarely seen Nordic works. The Musée d'Orsay also presents 'Un art total. Dessins de la Sécession viennoise' until May 17, 2026, focusing on Viennese Secessionist architectural drawings, and 'Renoir dessinateur' until July 5, 2026, a collaboration with the Morgan Library & Museum highlighting Renoir's drawings. The Musée Gustave Moreau exhibits a restored drawing by Gustave Moreau for 'La Sirène et le Poète' from March 25 to May 4, 2026. The Beaux-Arts de Paris presents 'Après Michel-Ange' from March 24 to May 24, 2026, exploring Michelangelo's influence. The Musée Condé in Chantilly hosts 'Dessins du Seicento. L’Italie du XVIIe siècle' until June 14, 2026, featuring Italian Baroque drawings. The Musée des Arts Décoratifs (MAD) presents 'Le langage des murs. Estampages de la Chine à Notre Dame' until June 28, 2026, showcasing rubbing techniques. The Bibliothèque nationale de France (BNF) offers 'Cartes imaginaires' from March 24 to July 19, 2026, displaying imaginative maps from medieval to contemporary pop culture. These events collectively emphasize the diversity and significance of drawing as a medium.