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Kandinsky exhibition at LaM 2026 An unprecedented retrospective

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LaM – Lille Métropole Musée d’art moderne, d’art contemporain et d’art brut in Villeneuve d’Ascq – is reopening after 18 months of renovation. What is the highlight of this reopening?
From 20 February to 14 June 2026, the LAM will be staging an exceptional exhibition devoted to Vassily Kandinsky, co-organised with the Centre Pompidou Paris, which will unveil the personal archives of the father of abstract art for the first time in France.

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Why visit the Kandinsky exhibition at LaM in 2026?

This Kandinsky exhibition in Lille is a major cultural event. Kandinsky and Images explores a little-known aspect of the Russian artist’s work: the role of photographs, scientific illustrations and press images in his quest for abstraction. The result of a collaboration between the LaM and the Centre Pompidou, this retrospective presents previously unseen archives never before shown in France, from Nina Kandinsky’s bequest to the Paris museum.

You’ll discover the secrets behind the production of the famous Almanach du Cavalier bleu (1912) and understand how Kandinsky, a founding figure of twentieth-century modern art, used images to construct his abstract visual language. A unique insight into the mental workshop of a genius of modern painting.

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What makes this exhibition unique?

This is the first time that a museum outside Paris has presented Kandinsky’s personal archives in an exhibition of this scale. LaM, the only museum in France to combine modern art, contemporary art and art brut in a single collection, is the ideal setting for this retrospective, which brings together exceptional loans from public and private European institutions.

A programme that positions Lille Metropole as a leading European cultural destination.

Meilleurs vœux pour 2026 !
Meilleurs vœux pour 2026 !
Meilleurs vœux pour 2026 !

A completely renovated museum

The reopening of LaM in February 2026 marks a new era for this emblematic museum. After 18 months of refurbishment, the museum is offering you a completely redesigned visitor experience.

Here’s what’s new for you:

    • A new permanentexhibition, Obsession, bringing together the museum’s collection with works from the Centre national des arts plastiques, including recent acquisitions (Miriam Cahn, Amedeo Modigliani, Hélène Smith, Jeremy Shaw).
    • Restaurant Pigments by Michelin-starred chef Florent Ladeyn, with a panoramic terrace overlooking the sculpture garden
    • Pigments café-estaminet for a gourmet break
    • Design furniture by Clémence Seilles creating convivial spaces throughout the museum
    • Renovated sculpture garden with restored bluestone walkway and new exterior lighting
    • New sculpture by Dan Graham and Bayonne Pavilion installation by Manuelle Gautrand

Hello Lille supports the exhibition's international reach

As part of its role in supporting major cultural events, Hello Lille, the Paris Region Economic Attractiveness Agency, is rolling out a campaign to promote the Kandinsky exhibition beyond its borders.

Publicity campaigns:

– Posters in Belgium, Amsterdam and Paris to reach modern art lovers in the main European capitals nearby.

– Welcome visual at Lille-Lesquin airport to immerse you in the world of the exhibition as soon as you arrive and reinforce the image of Lille as a European cultural metropolis.

Press relations and influence:

– National and international press operations to ensure media coverage of the event in France and Europe

– Inviting influencers to create immersive content and reach new audiences on social networks

Activating the ambassador network:

– A dedicated newsletter sent out to the network of ambassadors for Lille as a destination, who pass on the appeal of Lille Metropole to their professional and personal networks.

– Special visits organised for ambassadors so that they can recommend the exhibition to their communities.

The Kandinsky exhibition is thus a lever for regional appeal, contributing to Lille’s international influence.

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Interview with Sébastien Faucon
Interview with Sébastien Faucon
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Practical information

Dates: 20 February – 14 June 2026

Timing : Tuesday to Sunday, 11am – 7pm (closed on Mondays)
Admission : Full price €11 | Concession €9 | Free for under-26s
Recommended length of visit: 2h to 3h (exhibition + permanent collection)

Address : LaM – 1 allée du Musée, 59650 Villeneuve d’Ascq
Access: Metro line 1 (Pont de Bois station) + Bus Liane 6 or line 32, L.A.M. stop | Metro line 2 (Fort de Mons station) + Bus Liane 6
Parking: Free car parks P7 and P8 | PRM spaces available

On-site catering: Restaurant Pigments and Pigments Café (Florent Ladeyn)

Booking and ticket office: www.musee-lam.fr | Tel. 03 20 19 68 68

Ready to show off the LAM? Find all the information you need to prepare your stay on the website of the Lille European Metropolis Tourist Office.

With the reopening of the exhibition Kandinsky face aux images, the LaM has established itself as an essential museum of modern art in the north of France, and is strengthening the cultural appeal of Lille Metropole on a European scale.
A cultural experience not to be missed in spring 2026!