The fifth edition of PARCOURS BIJOUX will take place throughout Paris from 1st to 31st of October 2026. Over the course of a month, 40 exhibitions, more than 200 artists, an international symposium, performances, talks and conferences will transform the French capital into a vibrant meeting point for contemporary jewellery, bringing together creators, institutions, researchers and audiences from around the world.
Manami Aoki. Brooch: Hair of the wood, 2025.
Since its inception, PARCOURS BIJOUX has sought to connect contemporary jewellery with the broader cultural life of Paris. Rather than concentrating activities in a single venue, the event unfolds across the city, creating a dialogue between galleries, museums, schools, cultural centres, artist-run spaces and independent initiatives. This constellation of projects offers visitors a unique way to experience both contemporary jewellery and the creative energy of Paris itself.
Initiated in 2011 by the association D’un bijou à l’autre, PARCOURS BIJOUX was born from a collective desire to strengthen the visibility of contemporary jewellery and encourage new forms of collaboration. Over the years, it has grown into an international platform that reflects the diversity of practices and voices shaping the field today. Every edition contributes to weaving stronger connections between local and international actors while reinforcing Paris as a destination for contemporary jewellery.
Aurélie Guillaume. Brooch: Untitled, 2025.
The 2026 edition arrives at a time when cultural organisations, artists and independent structures face significant challenges. Yet, it is precisely in this context that the importance of collective initiatives becomes most visible. PARCOURS BIJOUX is the result of sustained commitment, voluntary engagement and a shared belief in the value of artistic exchange. It demonstrates the resilience of a community that continues to create, experiment and build connections across disciplines and borders.
Throughout October, exhibitions and events will occupy venues across Paris, revealing a city whose cultural ecosystem remains remarkably dynamic. Established and emerging artists from around the world will present works that challenge conventions, explore new forms of adornment and expand the language of jewellery.
For one month, PARCOURS BIJOUX invites visitors to discover jewellery as a space for research, experimentation and dialogue - an opportunity to encounter the many ways artists engage with the body, material culture and contemporary society.
Fumiki Taguchi. Pendant: Expression of White.
The event is made possible through the commitment of a broad network of partners who share a belief in the importance of artistic creation and cultural exchange. PARCOURS BIJOUX 2026 is supported by Francéclat and the city of Paris, alongside museums, galleries, educational institutions, cultural centres and independent initiatives throughout Paris, whose participation contributes to making the event an integral part of the city's vibrant cultural landscape.
For one month, Paris becomes a laboratory for contemporary jewellery and a meeting place for the international community that supports it. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this unique experience together.
Sophie Hanagar. Bracelet: De Cendré, 2006.
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