Kandinsky – La Musique des Couleurs: An Immersive Dialogue Between Sound and Vision

"Kandinsky – La Musique des Couleurs" at the Philharmonie de Paris invites visitors to step inside the painter’s synesthetic world, where colors sing and forms dance. Running until 1 February 2026, this major exhibition redefines how we experience art—through both sight and sound.

A Painter Who Heard Music

Kandinsky (1866–1944) believed that painting and music shared the same spiritual essence. He often compared colors to musical notes and compositions to symphonies. This exhibition brings that vision to life, presenting nearly 200 works—paintings, drawings, studio objects, and archival materials—that trace his journey from figurative art to abstraction.

An Immersive Experience

Visitors are invited to explore Kandinsky’s universe through geolocated headsets that transform the exhibition into a multisensory journey. As they move through the galleries, colors resonate as sounds, and forms unfold like melodies. Iconic works such as Jaune-rouge-bleu (1925) are displayed alongside preparatory sketches, revealing the artist’s process and his dialogue with music.

A Collaboration of Institutions

Organized jointly by the Philharmonie de Paris and the Centre Pompidou, the exhibition draws from international collections and Kandinsky’s archives. It situates his work within the avant-garde cultural movements of the early 20th century, when abstraction and experimental music were reshaping artistic landscapes.

- Scale: Nearly 200 works, including masterpieces rarely seen together.

- Innovation: Cutting-edge immersive technology that lets visitors “hear” Kandinsky’s colors.

- Education: A playful, sensory approach designed to engage younger audiences.

- Deadline: The exhibition closes on 1 February 2026, making it a must-see event for art lovers in Paris.

Kandinsky – La Musique des Couleurs is more than an exhibition; it is an invitation to step inside the mind of an artist who believed that colors could sing and shapes could dance. By merging visual masterpieces with immersive sound technology, the Philharmonie de Paris offers a rare opportunity to rediscover Kandinsky’s revolutionary vision in a way that resonates with today’s audiences. With nearly 200 works on display and a multisensory journey awaiting, this exhibition stands as one of the cultural highlights of the season. Art lovers have until 1 February 2026 to experience this symphony of sight and sound—a celebration of Kandinsky’s enduring legacy and the timeless dialogue between music and painting.

12 PM - 6 PM, every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

12 PM - 8 PM, every Friday

10 AM - 8 PM, every Saturday

10 AM - 7 PM, every Sunday

Philharmonie de Paris, Paris

221 avenue Jean Jaurès

75019 Paris