Fondation Cartier Opens a Striking Venue With Exposition Generale Retracing 40 Years of Contemporary Art

Fondation Cartier opens a bold new chapter in the heart of Paris with “Exposition Générale”, a sweeping look at forty years of international contemporary art and a decisive moment in the institution’s evolution.

A new home opposite the Louvre 

On October 25 2025, Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain officially opened its new venue at 2 Place du Palais Royal in Paris, opposite the Louvre and the gardens of the Palais Royal. The Haussmann era building has been reimagined by architect Jean Nouvel, who previously designed the foundation’s iconic glass and steel site on Boulevard Raspail, giving the institution a new urban presence while keeping its architectural identity at the core.

The new address places Fondation Cartier at the crossroads of historic Parisian culture and contemporary creation, with exhibition spaces spread over several floors and extended visiting hours from 11 am to 8 pm, and late openings until 10 pm on…