centre pompidou expands activities across france and the world
Last summer Centre Pompidou announced that Moreau Kusunoki would be renovating the Parisian landmark institution in collaboration with Frida Escobedo Studio and AIA. Without any additional constructions to the original structure designer by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers, the intervention will transform part of the complex into new places of cultural value and conviviality. As the museum gears up for this major overhaul, it will temporarily close its doors from September 2025 until 2030.
While the renovation is scheduled to officially kick off next year, it marks a critical moment not just for the structure itself, but also for how its programs are conceived and shared. During this closure, Centre Pompidou will remain active as it expands its presence across local collaborations and its Constellation initiative which will scatter its activities across a network of temporary and permanent sites throughout France and around the world. From Paris’ Grand Palais to new venues in Brazil, Italy, and China, the museum is leaning into mobility and collaboration during this transitional era, offering fresh perspectives on its vast collections. Read on to see where Centre Pompidou’s programs will continue to take shape over the coming years.
image © Moreau Kusunoki in association with Frida Escobedo Studio
major shows at the Grand Palais, Paris
One of the most high-profile moves will see several of the museum’s key exhibitions relocate to the Grand Palais. The partnership brings together two of France’s most iconic cultural spaces under one roof, with four major retrospectives and contemporary group shows taking place each year during Beaubourg’s closure. Among the highlights are a recent tribute to Mohamed El Khatib and the architectural-themed Fun Palace exhibition, and upcoming shows devoted to Art Brut, Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, and Pontus Hulten, and a focused survey on Matisse.
image © Charly Broyez for Chatillon Architectes
BPI moves to Lumière, and A new institution set to open in Massy
The Bibliothèque publique d’information (BPI) — Pompidou’s public information library — will reopen in a new home starting August 2025. It will be moving into the Lumière complex, a repurposed space in Bercy, Paris’ east side. While the location shifts away from the city center, it speaks to a broader commitment to accessibility and revitalizing evolving urban areas.
Just south of Paris, a new site in Massy will also be constructed to open in the fall of 2026. The facility, designed by French firm PCA-Stream, will store the reserves of the Musée National d’Art Moderne as well as those of the Musée National Picasso-Paris. Open to the public, the space will function like a transparent laboratory and cultural center, revealing conservation work, research, and archival practices in view of visitors. It will also enhance the public experience of art and culture by hosting various multidisciplinary artistic programs alongside outreach activities.
image © Bpi
constellation: where new programs will land over the years
From Lille to Monaco and Metz, Centre Pompidou’s ongoing Constellation program rethinks the centralized model of the museum as it works with partners to loan its collections across France. Several temporary exhibitions and satellite projects have already been activated across regional and urban venues over the years, extending even to Málaga and Shanghai. Upcoming initiatives will also be targeting to spark new dialogues in South Korea and Brazil.
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