FIAF is thrilled to present French artist Eva Jospin’s first US solo exhibition, Wandering. Known for her elaborate carboard sculptures, Jospin explores her favorite theme of the forest in this exhibition of her most recent works.

Celebrate the holidays with your FIAF famille at a stylish soirée at the French Consulate’s beautiful mansion on Fifth Avenue. Enjoy a traditional Bûche de Noël, delicious hors d’oeuvres, inventive cocktails, and more.

FIAF will present an exhibition of New York City photographs of journalist and photographer Serge July in the FIAF Skyroom from December 7–20.

Rediscover French cinema favorites with Antonio Monda and Sean Price Williams as they discuss the films that have inspired them. Their secret selections (to be revealed during the talk) include a 1940s noir and a 1980s dystopian drama, amongst others that will surely surprise you!

Don’t miss French comedic phenom and Netflix superstar Fary at FIAF! Following a two-year absence, Fary returns to the stage with a new show, Love Me If You Can, an open letter to audiences addressing the subject of love.

Join us for a discussion in homage to Virgil Abloh, one of the most influential fashion designers of the last few decades. One year after his tragic passing, we remember Abloh’s legacy as the iconic founder of Off-White and the Creative Director of Menswear for Louis Vuitton. Presented in partnership with Institut Français de la Mode.

FIAF will honor acclaimed actor Jean Reno and Dr. Ilham Kadri, CEO and President of the Executive Committee at Solvay, at its 30th annual Trophée des Arts Gala on Tuesday, November 15 at The Plaza. Original artwork by renowned French artist Eva Jospin will be featured at the gala. The black-tie dinner and auction raises funds to support FIAF’s mission to teach French and celebrate the diversity of francophone cultures and creativity around the world.

Discover the enchanting world of forests at FIAF’s fall TILT Kids Day! Join us for a day filled with fun and exciting activities including a Drag Queen Story Hour, an arts and crafts session, a musical workshop, and a film screening. Each activity aims to inspire its participants to look at the beauty, variety, and ecological importance of forests.

Dir. Emmanuelle Bercot, 2020
In French with English subtitles

In this heart-wrenching drama, a real-life medical doctor specializing in Oncology (Dr. Gabriel Sara, as himself) stars alongside a nurse (Cécile de France), working together to help a mother (Catherine Deneuve) and son (Benoît Magimel) accept the reality of a terminal illness.

Join us inside Le Bain’s penthouse club, renowned for its indoor pool! Dance the night away on one of New York’s most iconic rooftop clubs, savor cocktails from the bar, speak a little French with a friend, and enjoy spectacular views of the city at night from the top of the Standard Hotel.

FIAF Montclair is thrilled to welcome international literary sensation Joël Dicker for the debut of his newly-translated novel, The Enigma of Room 622, on Tuesday, September 13, 7-9pm at the historic Van Vleck House and Gardens. The conversation, moderated by Kate Tuttle, will be followed by a book signing and wine reception.

In this exclusive preview screening of Matthieu Rozé’s Azuro, starring Valérie Donzelli, a group of close friends are enjoying their annual summer vacation on the Mediterranean’s Blue Coast, just south-west of Marseille. Everything has the familiar feeling of past summers until an unexpected, seductive stranger arrives. The friend’s boring daily routines suddenly become more adventurous, challenging the group dynamics.

Celebrate France’s national holiday with FIAF on New York’s famed Madison Avenue! FIAF’s Bastille Day fête populaire is back in person with myriad attractions for the whole family including live music and dance performances, wine and champagne tastings, a film screening, exciting prizes, and more than 40 booths showcasing the best of French food and Francophone culture.

Exhibition Part I
On view June 20–July 10, 2022
FIAF Gallery

Exhibition Part II
On view June 20–22, 2022
FIAF Tinker Auditorium

In recognition of the incredibly vibrant crypto art scene in France and around the world, FIAF is participating in NFT.NYC. This unique exhibition celebrating NFTs the French way features the work of over 20 established and emerging crypto artists.

Magnum Photos celebrates their 75th anniversary with a 90-minute cinematic program at FIAF exploring the past, present, and future potential of photography and the moving image. The evening will feature three compilations of short films each followed by a brief discussion with Magnum photographers. The conversation will be moderated by multimedia producer and program curator Adrian Kelterborn and film director Michael Almereyda.

Fête de la Musique, the annual worldwide music-for-all celebration originated in France. Join us on June 21 in Central Park for a concert and dance party with legendary French rapper MC Solaar, electronic superstar Bon Entendeur, and electronic pop band Hyphen Hyphen to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

Inspired by the complexity, elegance, and hidden beauty of root systems, this solo exhibition by multi-disciplinary artist Roxane Revon features a series of ink drawings and oil pastels, as well as a video installation to bring these “hidden places” into view.

Dir. Valérie Donzelli, 2021, 3×30 min
In French and German with English subtitles

Actress, filmmaker, and screenwriter Valérie Donzelli and actress Virginie Ledoyen come to FIAF to present and speak about their new TV series Nona and Her Daughters. In this joyous and fanciful tale of magical maternity, feminism, and family, 70-year-old Nona and her 44-year-old triplet daughters grapple with Nona’s unexpected pregnancy.

FIAF is proud to present the fifth consecutive season of The Paris Opera & Ballet HD screenings. Rudolf Nureyev’s powerful ballet version of Romeo and Juliet is set to Sergei Prokofiev’s famous score and stars Ballet Étoiles Mathias Heymann, Myriam Ould-Braham, and Stéphane Bullion. It masterfully conveys both the beauty and tragedy that fuels Shakespeare’s classic tale.

Join us at one of New York’s most iconic rooftops for a sunset party! Dance to vibrant new mixes with DJs Camille BWR and Alex from Queens, savor cocktails from the bar, speak a little French with a friend, and enjoy spectacular views of the city at night from the top of the Standard Hotel.

Join Aude Adrien and Anne Picq for a conversation about their new book, New York : au cœur de la création contemporaine. Discover New York’s dynamic contemporary art scene, as they map the city’s most interesting artists and cultural institutions across the five boroughs.

Acclaimed French artist Inès Longevial makes her highly anticipated FIAF Gallery debut with Tomorrow is your lucky day. This deeply intimate new portrait series features vibrant color combinations that uniquely highlight the features of each of the subjects.

Enjoy a rare chance to see a collection of cinema masterpieces on the big screen! Along with her concert, Jeanne Cherhal has curated the May CinéSalon series. Her picks are profoundly eclectic and offer a diverse range of genres and styles, from comedy with Life is a Long Quiet River to the psychedelic drama Mulholland Drive and the tragic road trip Vagabond.

Following a world premiere at Cannes, acclaimed French singer Jeanne Cherhal brings her Cinema in Song concert to the FIAF stage for a one-night only event. Cherhal will perform famous theme songs and soundtracks from beloved films by artists ranging from Serge Gainsbourg and Jacques Demy to Pedro Almodóvar.

Join us for an extraordinary day of beauty—the French way! Discover exciting new brands at the forefront of sustainable cosmetics and cutting-edge treatments. With a deep focus on the revitalizing impact of natural ingredients, this one-day-only pop-up will feature the very best of green beauty including makeup, skincare and hair care products, and mini treatments. Light refreshments will be served throughout the day.

Pinot Noir is widely regarded as the world’s most popular light-bodied red wine. This wine tasting masterclass will showcase premier Pinot Noir from different regions in France, including Burgundy, Loire, Alsace, and Languedoc.

Dir. Christian Taylor, 2020
In English and French with English subtitles

FIAF presents a special screening of The Girl Who Wore Freedom, a touching tribute to D-Day and the longstanding friendship between France and America. The documentary unveils the untold stories of D-Day from the men, women, and children who lived through German occupation and Allied liberation of Normandy, France.

Rosé Champagne has enjoyed a new popularity in recent years. It is often considered more complex since it is labor-intensive and time-consuming to produce. This masterclass will explore an array of grape varieties, terroirs, and vinification processes from a selection of top growers spanning the major sub-regions of Champagne.

Three years ago, the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, one of France’s most historic landmarks, was nearly destroyed in a tragic fire. Learn about the restoration efforts and their progress during this virtual discussion with National Geographic journalist Robert Kunzig and Jérémie Patrier-Leitus, Director of Communication, Development and Cultural Programming for the public establishment dedicated to the conservation and restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral.

Stephen Antonakos called his work “real things in real spaces in the here and now.” There are no representations, allusions, symbols. This exhibition is an ideal presentation of two important, related directions in Antonakos’s work from the mid-1970s: a Neon Wall and three strong drawings.

Dir. Valérie Lemercier, 2020
In French with English subtitles

Watch this fictional musical dramedy freely inspired by the life of Céline Dion at FIAF ahead of its US release! As Aline (Valérie Lemercier) climbs from local phenomenon to best-selling recording artist and international superstar, she embarks on the two great romances of her life: one with the decades-older Guy-Claude (Sylvain Marcel) and the other with her adoring fans.

See the Comédie-Française and Ivo van Hove’s visionary new interpretation of Tartuffe, which was broadcast widely across France in celebration of Molière’s 400 year legacy. Van Hove reimagines the original banned version of Tartuffe that outraged the Catholic Church in 1664, was censored by the King the day after its premiere, and performed only once in its history.

Acclaimed author and essayist Adam Gopnik and Broadway director Erica Schmidt discuss Molière’s extraordinary literary and theatrical body of work and reveal its relevance in today’s world.

Discover the sharp social critique hidden behind Molière’s most famous comedies: The Misanthrope, The School for Wives, and Tartuffe! With a selection of staged excerpts, director Lucie Tiberghien and a diverse company of actors remind us how unshakably pertinent these biting 17th-century satires remain today.

Celebrated poet and activist Aimé Césaire strikingly adapts Shakespeare’s Jacobean play through a postcolonial lens, setting the story on an island in the Caribbean. Written in the tumultuous 1960s, A Tempest uses intelligence, wit, and beauty to confront complex intersections of race, power, and anti-imperialism.

An evening of song, music, and conversation with performances by New York Philharmonic Artist-in-Residence Anthony Roth Costanzo, Roots/Blues artist Paul Beaubrun, Haitian-American songstress Pauline Jean, singer/composer/producer Malika Zarra, and a quartet from the Philharmonic. From the poetic work of Berlioz to the rhythm of Blues and Jazz, the program showcases the rich and longstanding exchange between musical traditions and languages like French and Creole.

Christian Dior remains one of the most renowned and influential fashion designers of the 20th century. Marie-France Pochna, author of Christian Dior: Destiny: The Authorized Biography, and Matthew Yokobosky, who collaborated on the Brooklyn Museum’s current exhibition Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams, will speak about the visionary couturier. A Q&A and book-signing will follow.

In Supersonic Melancholia, artist Roman Cochet explores the bleak realization of humanity’s destructive impact on the planet. Layered with architectural symbols, vanishing animals, and vegetation ruled by accelerating entropy, his paintings create a sense of urgency to cease our current culture of excess.