Les mondes du luxe

Starting January 25 and running for five months, Cézanne will be showcased in an exceptional exhibition at the Beyeler Foundation in Basel, Switzerland. The exhibition brings together nearly 80 major works, including oil paintings and watercolors, featuring Provençal landscapes, bathers, and the iconic Sainte-Victoire mountain.
A rare immersion into the studio of the “father of modern art,” where color, light, and form are celebrated.

The exhibition dedicated to Lee Miller at the Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris will offer a major retrospective of the American photographer’s work from April 3 to July 26, 2026, tracing her career from model to war photojournalist through surrealist series and iconic images, such as a photograph taken in Adolf Hitler’s bathtub in 1945.

Until 21 December in Lausanne, Switzerland, the dancers’ bodies trace the history and present of the Béjart Ballet Lausanne, combining contemporary energy with heritage. The international creations ‘OSKAR’ by the duo Riva&Repele, ‘Real Love’ by Andonis Foniadakis and the timeless ‘The Firebird’ compose a sensitive and poetic triptych that is not to be missed.

Since November 13, the Gagosian Gallery at 541 West 24th Street in New York has been hosting a phenomenal exhibition by star artist Jeff Koons. Inspired by porcelain figurines from the 18th to the 20th century, the “Porcelain” series is mainly composed of polished stainless steel sculptures. It features characters from classical mythology such as Diana and Venus, animals, including a deer associated with a dog, and lovers in a timeless embrace.

Previewed at the Venice Film Festival in late August, Guillermo del Toro’s new “Frankenstein” has just been released on Netflix, with Jacob Elordi in the role of the creature and Mia Goth in the role of Elizabeth. Twenty-seven creations by Tiffany & Co. appear in the film, including mainly historical jewelry and archival pieces, as well as jewels specially designed for the production in collaboration with costume designer Kate Hawley.

From March 31 to July 12, 2026, the Africa Fashion exhibition at the Quai Branly Museum will explore the richness of contemporary fashion in Africa, presenting more than 250 pieces celebrating the continent’s creativity.

From April 15 to August 16, 2026, the Calder exhibition at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris will invite us to discover the poetic and visionary world of the American artist. His mobiles and colorful works will transform the space, combining lightness and audacity in a dialogue between form and movement. Not to be missed!

The exhibition ‘Azzedine Alaïa and Christian Dior, Two Masters of Haute Couture’ will present nearly 70 creations that reveal Dior’s subtle influence on his younger colleague Alaïa. Through dresses, archives and rare pieces, it highlights the exchange between these two great couturiers, united by their quest for perfection in cut and fabric work. To be discovered from 15 December at the Dior Gallery in Paris.

The Fondation Cartier for Contemporary Art inaugurated its new location in the heart of Paris, on the Place du Palais-Royal, on October 25 with a captivating exhibition featuring nearly 600 works by more than 100 artists, including David Lynch, Claudia Andujar, and Junya Ishigami. The inaugural exhibition, designed by the duo Formafantasma, paints a fascinating portrait of forty years of contemporary creation. Jean Nouvel’s architecture provides the perfect backdrop for this artistic journey. At the start of the renovations, the star architect said of the spaces: “Everything must be removed so that the eye can travel through a space without obstruction.”

Wei Koh, a leading figure in watch journalism with his unique vision combining lifestyle and watchmaking excellence, founded Revolution, a leading media outlet in the field, in 2005. This year, with his new series Man of the Hour, Wei Koh offers a rare insight into the world of independent watchmaking. He highlights visionary artisans whose creations transcend technique to achieve pure emotion. Broadcast on Discovery Channel this November, in eight episodes.

Starting May 20, 2026, at the Mucem in Marseille, the Mossi Traoré exhibition will paint a picture of a different world of luxury: inclusive, sensory, and deeply human, where couture is a collective gesture and a living language. Combining traditional craftsmanship, urban cultures, and visitor participation, fashion will be presented as a space for transmission, engagement, and shared creation.

To mark the release of season 5 of the series Emily in Paris on 18 December, Netflix invited stars such as singer Bilal Hassani and YouTuber Mayadorable aboard the legendary Orient Express to join Lily Collins and Ashley Park. From Venice to Paris, the crew marked the occasion ahead of the release of the final season with lavish celebrations featuring music and champagne in the train’s iconic carriages.

Photographer Martin Parr passed away on Saturday 6 December at the age of 73. A major retrospective of the British artist’s work will be held at the Jeu de Paumes in Paris from 30 January to 24 May 2026. The exhibition “Global Warming” will trace more than fifty years of striking images that represent the imbalances of the planet and the excesses of our lifestyles.

Kévin Germanier, the Valais native based in Paris, has already made a name for himself in the fashion world. Last January, he presented his first haute couture collection at Fashion Week with great fanfare. From the beginning of this month until March 22, 2026, the exhibition “Les Monstrueuses” at the Mudac in Lausanne, in collaboration with the Swiss stationery brand Caran d’Ache, takes visitors into the world of Germanier. Covering 300 m², the exhibition unfolds immersive worlds with unique atmospheres, showcasing outfits each more extravagant than the last, including a dress upcycled from Caran d’Ache pencils and pens.

From November 13 to 16, under the glass roof of the Grand Palais, Paris Photo 2025 will reaffirm the central role of photography in the contemporary art market, where a multitude of perspectives and voices rub shoulders with the great masters, from the 19th century to the present day. At a time when collectors are looking for works that are both aesthetic and enduring, the fair has become a barometer of the art market. Between visual emotion and rational investment, the image asserts itself as an exceptional asset, symbolizing a renewed dialogue between passion and heritage.