Tomorrow, the Palais des Congrès de Paris becomes a vibrant meeting ground for companies, associations, innovators, and inclusion advocates gathering for Inclusiv’ Day’s 10th edition — a milestone year that reimagines what a B2B inclusion event can be. This anniversary edition leans into immersion, sensory learning, and co‑creation, inviting participants to explore inclusion not as a checklist, but as a living ecosystem. What’s new this year — and why it matters A fully immer

Trop Mignon, l’art du bonheur — at once tender, dazzling, and quietly political — arrives as one of the most anticipated exhibitions of the season. Opening at the Louvre‑Lens from 23 September 2026 to 18 January 2027, it unfurls a luminous journey through 300 artworks that explore why certain images soothe us, move us, or make us smile. A gentle revolution in the museum world The exhibition asks a deceptively simple question: why do artworks make us feel good? The answer, it

As 2026 draws to a close, art therapy stands out as one of the most rapidly evolving fields in mental health and creative care. This year brought scientific validation, global advocacy, and new voices reshaping how we understand healing through creativity. Here are the key highlights of 2026, followed by a preview of what 2027 is preparing to bring. 2026 Highlight — A Global Push for Trauma‑Informed Creative Care One of the most significant events of the year was the Trauma‑I

A sanctuary where creativity becomes a pathway to emotional well‑being. At Koöko Fleurs, art is more than a creative activity — it is a gentle language that helps children and families express emotions, build resilience, and reconnect with calm. In a world that often moves too quickly, art therapy offers a slower rhythm, a place where feelings can unfold safely and where imagination becomes a guide toward healing. Children arrive with their own inner landscapes — sometimes br

An exhibition that challenges the boundaries of art Spring 2026 Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris (MCJP) 101 bis Quai Branly, 75015 Paris The exhibition Unconventional Art – HERALBONY: When Creation Transcends Disability has taken over the Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris this spring. Founded in Japan in 2018 by twin brothers Takaya and Fumito Matsuda, HERALBONY is a creative agency dedicated to showcasing the artistic power of creators with disabilities and reshap

From 25 to 30 March, the historic Palais Brongniart will once again become the beating heart of the international drawing world as it hosts the Salon du dessin, one of Paris’s most refined and anticipated art events. For six days, collectors, curators, artists, and art lovers gather to explore centuries of graphic creation—from Renaissance studies to contemporary works—within an atmosphere that is both scholarly and delightfully intimate. A Sanctuary for Drawing in All Its Fo

This season, Paris La Défense becomes the stage for one of the most ambitious street‑art experiences ever presented in the capital. The Zoo Art Show invites visitors to step inside a colossal 4,000 m² playground, where an entire building has been transformed from floor to ceiling by the explosive creativity of urban artists from around the world. More than 500 international artists, representing 28 countries and 26 French departments, have come together for this unprecedented

Paris, December 2025 — Across continents, mental health systems are under pressure. Yet beneath the weight of crisis, new gestures of care are emerging—scientific breakthroughs, digital compassion, and community‑rooted hope. The world is not only struggling; it is also listening, adapting, and beginning to heal. Systems Under Strain - In Idaho, U.S., Medicaid mental health rates were cut by 15%, leaving sheriffs and caregivers warning of deeper vulnerability. - A national s

The Pop & Psy Festival is a free, inclusive, and non-profit cultural and scientific event dedicated to mental health awareness and innovation. The 2025 edition takes place from October 10 to 12 at Communale Saint-Ouen (10 bis rue de l’Hippodrome, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine), transforming the venue into a vibrant hub of emotional resonance and creative exchange. Coinciding with World Mental Health Day, the festival deepens its commitment to emotional truth and public healing. It fea

From September 30, 2025 to January 18, 2026, the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac in Paris unveils Amazônia, a groundbreaking exhibition that reimagines the Amazon through the eyes of its Indigenous peoples. Curated by anthropologist Leandro Varison and Indigenous artist Denilson Baniwa, Amazônia brings together over 200 works, including traditional artifacts, contemporary installations, photographs, videos, songs, and body art. Far from the romanticized image of untouch

In honor of the International Day of Peace, September 21—this reflection invites a quieter form of protest. One shaped by color, culture, and care. One where art becomes a vessel for truth, and beauty becomes a bridge. How colors, textures, and forms express solidarity, grief, or hope What if protest didn’t provoke—but invited? What if we chose colors not to confront, but to connect? The peaceful palette is a visual language of empathy. It softens the edges of resistance and

Paris, 22 September 2025 — As autumn leaves begin to blush and the city slows into a golden hush, Parc Floral prepares to welcome a celebration of paws, feathers, and fur. The beloved Animal Expo returns on October 4–5, inviting pet lovers, families, and curious hearts to step into a world where animals are not just companions—but soulful storytellers. Nestled in the heart of Vincennes’ botanical haven, this year’s expo promises more than just pet products and breed showcases

Art3f Paris 2025: A Celebration of Emotion, Accessibility, and Artistic Connection As the leaves begin to turn in Paris, the city prepares to host one of its most vibrant cultural events: the autumn edition of art3f, the International Contemporary Art Fair, returning to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from September 26 to 28, 2025. A Human-Centered Art Experience Unlike traditional art fairs, art3f reimagines the gallery experience with warmth, spontaneity, and emotional reson

As September unfurls its golden hush across Paris, the city prepares to open its most intimate doors for the Journées du Patrimoine. These days are often framed as a celebration of architecture, of stone and splendor—but I invite you to walk a quieter path. This year, let us seek out the spaces that speak not only to history, but to healing. Places where silence lingers in the corners, where light filters through centuries of devotion, and where the soul is gently reminded of

There’s a quiet kind of bravery in painting outdoors. To create in real time, in real space, with no curtain between the artist and the world—it’s a gesture of trust. It’s about presence. Events like Paint It Fresh! remind us that art doesn’t always need a frame or a gallery. Sometimes, it lives best in the open air, where light shifts and strangers pause. Here, the act of making becomes part of the landscape. The Ritual of Plein Air Painting At Koöko Fleurs, we believe in ri

In the vibrant folds of Dutch wax fabric, British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare CBE RA stitches together a provocative tapestry of colonial history, identity, and cultural hybridity. His work is not merely visual—it is conceptual theatre, where mannequins wear empire’s contradictions and textiles whisper of trade, mimicry, and resistance. A Hybrid Life, A Hybrid Lens Born in London in 1962 to Nigerian parents, Shonibare spent his early childhood in Lagos before returning to

A new cultural gem in Paris is inviting children to step away from screens and into a world of wonder. The Immersive Fable Experience, inspired by the timeless tales of Jean de La Fontaine, is not just an exhibition—it’s a sensory journey that reimagines storytelling for the modern child. Located near the Champs-Élysées, this 1,000-square-meter installation transforms La Fontaine’s classic fables into a fully interactive adventure. Children don’t just read about the fox and t

June in Paris brings a vibrant celebration of Asian art—Printemps Asiatique. From June 5 to 14, 2025, this festival transforms the city into a hub of exhibitions, auctions, and cultural events. Art lovers are invited to immerse themselves in the beauty and depth of Asian artistic traditions. Highlights of Printemps Asiatique 2025 This year’s program is packed with engaging events. Here are some of the exciting highlights: Guided Tours and Exhibitions at renowned museums like

As June 21 approaches, France prepares for the annual Fête de la Musique, a day when melodies fill the streets, bringing people together in rhythm and harmony. Since its creation in 1982, this festival has transformed cities into open-air stages, inviting musicians of all genres to perform for free. This year marks an exciting addition with the first-ever France Music Week, running from June 16 to June 21. The week-long celebration will culminate in a grand concert at the Car

What defines an object? Is it simply a material creation, or does it carry layers of meaning beyond its physical form? At the heart of the exhibition "Objets en Question" at the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac lies a challenge—redefining the way we perceive cultural artifacts, not as static museum pieces but as active vessels of identity, memory, and transformation. During my visit, I captured images of ritual artifacts that serve as ancestral markers, protective symbo