The teams at Beaux-Arts de Paris were deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of Sylvain Amic, President of the Musée d'Orsay and Musée de l'Orangerie, on August 31. Sylvain Amic was a passionate professional who believed strongly in the social and democratic role of museums.This is deeply sad news that affects us particularly.
Fourteen student artists from the Fresco & Art in Context program at Beaux-Arts de Paris created works specifically designed for the Trinitaires Church in Metz, drawing inspiration from their discovery of the forests on the outskirts of the city.
An invitation from Viviane Zenner (Galerie des Jours de Lune) in partnership with the city of Metz.
It is with sadness and emotion that we learned of the passing of Alain Bonfand.
Born in 1957, Alain Bonfand taught art history and theory at Beaux-Arts de Paris for over thirty years, from 1986 to 2017. He was appointed professor emeritus in 2022.
Beaux-Arts de Paris is taking part in the Journées européennes du patrimoine 2025. Come and discover our listed buildings and the treasures they contain!
An exceptional day to discover the School's emblematic sites on a guided or self-guided tour: Cour d'Honneur, Chapelle des Petits-Augustins, Cour du mûrier, Amphithéâtre d'Honneur and the Library.
It is with great sadness and emotion that we learned of the passing of Jean-François Debord.
Born in Évreux in 1938, Jean-François Debord taught at Beaux-Arts de Paris from 1969, as assistant to Professor Pol Le Cœur, before being appointed Professor in charge of the morphology department in 1978, a position he held for 25 years until 2003. An emblematic figure at the school, his teaching has had a lasting impact on generations of students.
Morphology at the Beaux-Arts de Paris, by Jean-François Debord
The Nouvelle Académie des Amateurs (NABA) offers you an original and range of activities to develop your artistic skills in an emblematic school and venue, for ages 16 and up!
Whether for beginners or advanced students, the courses on offer, both theoretical and practical, enable you to acquire an artistic technique, complete or perfect your training and refine your personal culture. Accompanied by qualified artists, come and learn or perfect your skills in life drawing, painting, morphology... and much more!
Éric de Chassey, the new Director of Beaux-Arts de Paris, takes up his post on July 1. We wish him a warm welcome!
Professor of art history at the École normale supérieure de Lyon since 2012, Éric de Chassey was director of the Académie de France à Rome - Villa Médicis from 2009 to 2015, before becoming director of the Institut national d'histoire de l'art (INHA) in 2016. He is the author of numerous books, essays and articles on contemporary art and artists, and has curated over fifty exhibitions in France and abroad.
Les Beaux-Arts de Paris extends its warmest and most sincere congratulations to Nina Childress, who joins the Académie des Beaux-Arts. She has been head of studio at Beaux-Arts de Paris since 2019.
Nina Childress was officially installed as a member of the painting section of the Académie des Beaux-Arts on June 25, 2025 by her colleague Catherine Meurisse, member of the engraving and drawing section.
For 2 days, the Ateliers Ouverts are a unique opportunity for the general public and professionals to discover the young creativity and artistic diversity produced by students at Beaux-Arts de Paris.
The studios are transformed into exhibition spaces, offering a panorama of work produced from the Via Ferrata preparatory class to the fifth year: paintings, photos, sculptures, drawings, videos, etc. Studio training is the hallmark of Beaux-Arts de Paris, and is named after the renowned artist in charge.
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On June 26, 2025, the association Les Amis des Beaux-Arts de Paris, founded and chaired by agnès b., awarded seven prizes to Beaux-Arts de Paris students selected by a jury of professionals from the contemporary art world.
Salomé BOTELLA, 5th year student, winner of Prix agnès b.
Léonard BERTHOU, 3rd year student, winner of the Prix THADDAEUS ROPAC
Charlotte MENUT, 4th year student, winner of the Prix du PORTRAIT Bertrand de DEMANDOLX- DEDONS
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