The Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain designed by Jean Nouvel with lighting by L’Observatoire International will open on October 25

Photo © Martin Argyroglo

September 25, 2025

La Fondation Cartier pour l’Art Contemporain leaves behind its premises at Boulevard Raspail to move into 2 Place du Palais-Royal, opposite the Louvre, in a historic building that has been radically redesigned by Ateliers Jean Nouvel. The new site carries forward the mission of La Fondation Cartier pour l’Art Contemporain by offering an open, modular space, designed to house contemporary creation whilst preserving the building’s architectural and urban traditions.

Lighting Design by L'Observatoire International

Credits: (c) La Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, 2, place du Palais Royal (c) Jean Nouvel / ADAGP, Paris, 2025. Photo (c) Martin Argyroglo