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Since its creation, the Fondation Cartier places great importance on books and writing. The works it publishes are extensions of the experience of its exhibitions, leaving a trace of artistic projects that are by nature ephemeral. Since 1984, the Fondation Cartier has published around 200 works.

Exposition Générale

Exposition Générale

For the opening of its new spaces in October 2025 in the heart of Paris, the Fondation Cartier presents Exposition Générale, an extensive journey into the works of its Collection. The exhibition catalog offers a broad view of contemporary creation.

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La Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain par Jean Nouvel  2025   c1a

The Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain by Jean Nouvel

2, place du Palais-Royal, Paris

For the inauguration of its new venue in October 2025, the Fondation Cartier unveils Jean Nouvel’s bold architectural project in a lavishly illustrated book, exploring the history and the technical specificities of the building.

Pop up

Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain POP UP

This pop-up book showcases the new venue of the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain at Place du Palais-Royal in Paris, whose interior architecture was designed by Jean Nouvel.

October 2025

Yann Kebbi

Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain by Yann Kebbi

The Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain invites artist Yann Kebbi to revisit the emblematic exhibitions that have marked its history since its creation in 1984 in an exceptional series of new drawings.

October 2025

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  • Beauté Congo   2015   c1b
    Beauté Congo   2015   c1a

    Exhibition Catalog

    Beauté Congo – 1926-2015 – Congo Kitoko

    July 2015
    Texts by Thomas Bayet, In Koli, Jean Bofane, Michael De Plaen, Frédéric Lomami Haffner, Nancy Rose Hunt, Jean-Christophe Lanquetin, Elikia M’Bokolo, André Magnin, Dominique Malaquais, Pedro Monaville, Bob W. White

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  • Beauté Congo   2015   Album de l'exposition
    Beauté Congo   2015   Album de l'exposition   c1b

    Exhibition Album

    Beauté Congo – 1926-2015 – Congo Kitoko

    The Exhibition Album

    July 2015
    Texts by Sammy Baloji, Steve Bandoma, Bela, Pierre Bodo, Buya, Chéri Chérin, Jean Depara, Djilatendo, Gregory, Norbert Ilunga, Sylvestre Kaballa, Kabeya, Raphaël Kalela, Jean-Bosco Kamba, Kiripi Katembo, Kayembe, Mwenze Kibwanga, Oscar Kilima, Bodys Isek Kingelez, Cheik Ledy, Albert Lubaki, Antoinette Lubaki, Lukanga, Paul Mampinda, Oscar Memba Freitas, Papa Mfumu'eto 1er, JP Mika, Mega Mingiedi Tunga, Moke, Pili Pili Mulongoy, Mode Muntu, Mwema, N'kulu, Ambroise Ngaimoko, Ngoma, Rigobert Nimi, Chéri Samba, Kura Shomali, Monsengo Shula, Pathy Tshindele Kapinga, Yumba

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  • La FC pour l'art cont.   2015   L'album de l'exposition

    Exhibition Album

    La Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain

    L'album de l'exposition

    February 2015

  • 30 ans, volume 1&2   2014   Coffret 1
    30 ans, volume 1&2   2014   Coffret 2

    Art books

    Thirty Years for Contemporary Art: Box Set

    October 2014
    Volume 1: Texts by Alain Dominique Perrin, Marie-Claude Beaud, Jean de Loisy, Jean Nouvel, Hervé Chandès Volume 2: Texts by Bruce Albert, Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, Michel Cassé, Fei Dawei, Régis Durand, Ticio Escobar, André Magnin, Robert Storr, Cédric Villani

  • 30 ans, volume 2   FR   c1a
    30 ans, volume 2   FR   c1b

    Art books

    Thirty Years for Contemporary Art – Volume 2

    October 2014
    Texts by Bruce Albert, Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, Michel Cassé, Fei Dawei, Régis Durand, Ticio Escobar, André Magnin, Robert Storr, Cédric Villani

  • 30 ans, volume 1   FR   c1a
    30 ans, volume 1   FR   c1b

    Art books

    Thirty Years for Contemporary Art – Volume 1

    May 2014
    Texts by Alain Dominique Perrin, Marie-Claude Beaud, Jean de Loisy, Jean Nouvel, Hervé Chandès

  • 30 ans   2014   Coloriage avec Jean Nouvel

    Coloring book

    Coloriages avec Jean Nouvel

    May 2014

  • Mémoires vives   2014
    Mémoires Vives   2014   Album de l'exposition   c1b

    Exhibition Album

    Mémoires vives

    May 2014

  • Nés dans la rue   2009   c1a
    Nés dans la rue   2009   c1b

    Exhibition Catalog

    Born in the Streets

    Graffiti

    July 2009
    Texts by Richard Goldstein, Coco 144, P.H.A.S.E. 2, Mare 139, Seen, Lady Pink, Ket One, Jayone

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  • Terre natale   2008   c1a
    Terre natale   2008   c1b

    Exhibition Catalog

    Native Land, Stop Eject

    October 2008
    Texts by Michel Agier, Bruce Albert, Marc Augé, Raymond Depardon, François Gemenne, Peter Sloterdijk, Paul Virilio, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Mark Hansen, Laura Kurgan, Ben Rubin

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  • Rock’n Roll   2007   FR   c1a
    Rock’n Roll   2007   FR   c1b

    Exhibition Catalog

    Rock’n’Roll 39-59

    June 2007
    Texts by Charlie Gillet, Peter Guralnick, David Halberstam, Greil Marcus, Florent Mazzoleni, Robert Palmer, Alfred Wertheimer, Gregg Geller

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  • Le Désert   2000   FR   c1a
    Le Désert   2000   FR   c1b

    Exhibition Catalog

    The Desert

    June 2000
    Texts by Raymond Depardon, Mounira Khemir, Lee Friedlander, Paul Virilio, Beat Streuli, Titouan Lamazou, Andrei Ujica, Sir Wilfred Thesiger

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  • Un monde réel   1999   c1a
    Un monde réel   1999   c1b

    Exhibition Catalog

    Un monde réel

    June 1999
    Texts by Michel Cassé, Étienne Roda-Gil, Jean Louis Schefer, Dan Simmons, Mœbius, Paul Virilio, Andrei Ujica, Sergei Krikalev, Anne Diatkine, Axel Kahn

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