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10 Free Art Exhibitions to See in Paris, Lyon, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence in May

exhibition · 2026-05-03

A curated selection of ten free exhibitions in May features major names including Kiki Smith, François Morellet, Mamma Andersson, and Roger Bissière. The shows are spread across Paris, Lyon, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Other artists highlighted include Matts Leiderstam, who decodes art history; Wu Jiaru, whose work balances tenderness and violence; Roger Bissière, exploring the memory of the world; an emerging Russian artist named Ube; Mamma Andersson's fragile visions; Bruno Yvonnet's collective narratives; Michel François, who has turned to painting; Lydia Ourahmane; a joyful homage to François Morellet; and Kiki Smith, whose work takes flight.

Key facts

  • Ten free exhibitions are recommended for May.
  • Artists include Kiki Smith, François Morellet, Mamma Andersson, Roger Bissière, Matts Leiderstam, Wu Jiaru, Ube, Bruno Yvonnet, Michel François, and Lydia Ourahmane.
  • Exhibitions are located in Paris, Lyon, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
  • The article is from Connaissance des Arts.
  • The exhibitions are free to the public.

Entities

Artists

  • Kiki Smith
  • François Morellet
  • Mamma Andersson
  • Roger Bissière
  • Matts Leiderstam
  • Wu Jiaru
  • Ube
  • Bruno Yvonnet
  • Michel François
  • Lydia Ourahmane

Institutions

  • Connaissance des Arts

Locations

  • Paris
  • France
  • Lyon
  • Saint-Paul-de-Vence

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