Paris Weekend Guide: Segantini Retrospective, Johny Pitts, and More

The Musée Marmottan Monet opens the first Parisian monographic exhibition on Giovanni Segantini, a leading figure of symbolism and divisionism, featuring about sixty works until August 16, 2026. Curated by Gabriella Belli and Diana Segantini, the show traces his career from Lombardy to the Swiss Engadine valley, highlighting his spiritual and aesthetic quest. At MEP Studio, British artist Johny Pitts presents 'Black Bricolage,' a photographic survey of Black experiences across Europe and the diaspora from 2004 to 2024, running until May 24, 2026. The Quai de la Photo hosts 'Austral, les engagés pour l’Océan' by photographer Franck Desplanques and oceanographer Stéphanie Jacquet, documenting oceanographic research aboard the Marion Dufresne. A temporary Star Wars pop-up store by King Jouet opens at 43ter rue Etienne Marcel, featuring immersive spaces and exclusive products. The Forum des Images screens Sydney Pollack's 'Tootsie' as part of its 'L'Art du mensonge' cycle. The Collectif BPM performs 'La Soirée diapo & le Roman photo' at Théâtre de l'Atelier. Little Ciné at La Villette offers free screenings of 'Le Printemps de Mélie' and 'La Petite Taupe jardinier.' The duo Chaton Laveur performs at Le Pop Up du Label. My New Band Believe, formed by former black midi bassist Cameron Picton, releases its debut album on Rough Trade Records. Alain Gomis's film 'Dao' starring Katy Correa, D'Johé Kouadio, and Samir Guesmi is in theaters since April 29.