Arles Summer 2026: 9 Must-See Exhibitions from Bustamante to Park Chan-wook
This summer, Arles is bolstering its status as an artistic hub with significant showcases in photography, contemporary art, fashion, and heritage. Notable events include the launch of Jean-Marc Bustamante's foundation at Église Sainte-Croix, which features a sculpture by Cristina Iglesias. The Musée de la Mode et du Costume is hosting 'Amazones! Cavalières et icônes de mode,' highlighting women's equestrian attire. Celebrating France-Korea relations, Lee Ufan Arles presents a photographic exhibition by Park Chan-wook alongside works by Pooya Abbasian. The Abbaye de Montmajour features artists Ayana V. Jackson and Anne-Lise Broyer. Emerging photographers will be showcased at Espace Monoprix for the Prix Découverte 2026. The 57th Rencontres d'Arles includes various exhibitions, with most running until early October 2026.
Key facts
- Jean-Marc Bustamante inaugurates his foundation in the rehabilitated Église Sainte-Croix, with a monumental sculpture by Cristina Iglesias.
- The Musée de la Mode et du Costume presents 'Amazones! Cavalières et icônes de mode' until September 20.
- Lee Ufan Arles marks 140 years of France-Korea diplomacy with Park Chan-wook's photography and Pooya Abbasian's works until October 4.
- Ayana V. Jackson and Anne-Lise Broyer exhibit at the Abbaye de Montmajour until October 4.
- The Prix Découverte 2026, supported by Fondation Louis Roederer, features seven emerging photographers at Espace Monoprix until October 4.
- Musée Réattu shows 'Christian Lacroix, Dessins, gribouillages et graffitis' until October 4.
- The 57th Rencontres d'Arles runs until October 4, with exhibitions including 'Modèle animal', Omar Victor Diop, and a William Klein centenary.
- Fondation Vincent van Gogh presents 'SUSPECTS – Van Gogh, Tricksters & Co' until October 18.
- Luma Arles shows Verena Paravel's 'Delta' until spring 2027, and Gerhard Richter's 'Overpainted photographs' and Camille Henrot's 'In the Veins' until January 10, 2027.
Entities
Artists
- Jean-Marc Bustamante
- Cristina Iglesias
- Alice Anderson
- Franz West
- Thomas Schütte
- Park Chan-wook
- Pooya Abbasian
- Ayana V. Jackson
- Anne-Lise Broyer
- Camille-Renée Devid
- Christian Lacroix
- William Klein
- Omar Victor Diop
- Lee Shulman
- Paul Strand
- James Barnor
- Carlos Idun Tawiah
- Damarice Amao
- Pieter Hugo
- Pablo Picasso
- Robert Filliou
- Cindy Sherman
- Maurizio Cattelan
- Mike Kelley
- Martin Kippenberger
- Verena Paravel
- Camille Henrot
- Gerhard Richter
Institutions
- Fonds Bustamante
- Musée de la Mode et du Costume
- Lee Ufan Arles
- Rencontres d'Arles
- Abbaye de Montmajour
- Centre des Monuments nationaux
- Fondation Louis Roederer
- Espace Monoprix
- Musée Réattu
- Archives Patrimoine Monsieur Christian Lacroix
- École nationale supérieure de la photographie (ENSP Arles)
- Museon Arlaten
- La Mécanique Générale
- Collège Mistral
- Palais de l'Archevêché
- Espace Van Gogh
- Fondation Vincent van Gogh
- Luma Arles
- Galerie Gisela Capitain
- Stevenson
- Maison Fragonard
- Hermès
- Guerlain
Locations
- Arles
- France
- Église Sainte-Croix
- 27 rue de Chartrouse
- 16 rue de la Calade
- 5 rue de Vernon
- Rte de Fontvieille
- Boulevard Emile Combe
- place Lamartine
- 10 Rue du Grand Prieuré
- 35 rue du Dr Fanton
- Camargue
- Cologne
- Cape Town
- Amsterdam
- Nigeria
- Ghana
- Senegal
- South West
- America
- Mediterranean