
Picasso Blue and Rose
This exhibition is the first large-scale collaboration between the Musée d’Orsay and the Musée National Picasso. The grouping of masterpieces shines a light on a new interpretation of Picasso’s work between 1900 and 1906, a critical ‘blue and rose’ period in the artist’s early career.
Until January 6, 2019. www.musee-orsay.fr

Louis Philippe and Versailles
This exhibition retraces the decision of King Louis Philippe, after his ascent to the throne in 1830, to transform part of the Palace of Versailles into a museum dedicated to the history of France.
Until February 3, 2019. www.chateauversailles.fr

© Bibliothèque Méjanes, Aix-en-Provence
Magical Unicorns
The national museum of the Middle Ages, the Musée de Cluny, revisits the mysterious and ambivalent myth of the unicorn through a series of manuscripts, etchings, sculptures and tapestries. Note that the museum is currently undergoing an expansion project, and has a brand new entrance.
Until February 25, 2019. www.musee-moyenage.fr

Chagall, from Black and White to Colour
Through 100 paintings, sculptures and illustrations, the elegant Hôtel de Caumont in Aix-en-Provence explores a different dimension of Chagall’s works, focusing on the latter part of his artistic career.
Until March 24, 2019. www.caumont-centredart.com

Yokainoshima, Spirits of Japan
Lyon’s Musée des Confluences examines the influence of the supernatural and a deeply-rooted belief in spirits on contemporary Japanese culture and its artistic offshoots, including manga, video games and cosplay.
Until August 25, 2019. www.museedesconfluences.fr
From France Today magazine