Lyon
France
Lyon has a vibrant contemporary art scene centred on the MAC Lyon and the biennial festival, with a growing number of commercial galleries in the Presqu'île and Confluence districts.
21 galleries
Biennale de Lyon
other
An international contemporary art exhibition occurring every two years, featuring a wide range of global artists across multiple venues in the city.
biennaledelyon.comBikini
non profit
A small, alternative project space dedicated to showing emerging artists and hosting short-term, high-impact experimental exhibitions.
bikini-lyon.comCeysson & Bénétière
commercial gallery
A gallery focusing on contemporary art, particularly known for its historical association with the Supports/Surfaces movement and representing emerging talents.
ceyssonbenetiere.comEspace Verney-Carron
closed
A prominent gallery that acts as an advisor for corporate art and public commissions while maintaining a rigorous exhibition program of established artists.
espace-verney-carron.comFondation Bullukian
foundation
A foundation dedicated to supporting artistic creation and medical research through high-profile exhibitions.
bullukian.comGalerie Françoise Besson
commercial gallery
A gallery focused on contemporary painting and sculpture, located in the hills of the Croix-Rousse district.
francoisebesson.comGalerie Henri Chartier
commercial gallery
Represents contemporary artists with a strong focus on drawing, painting, and innovative photography.
henrichartier.comGalerie Houg
commercial gallery
Promotes the work of young and established contemporary artists across various media.
galeriehoug.comGalerie Le Réverbère
closed
Specialized in contemporary photography, representing major lens-based artists since 1981.
galerielereverbere.comGalerie Regard Sud
commercial gallery
Dedicated to the promotion of photographers and artists from the Mediterranean and Southern regions.
regardsud.comGalerie Roger Tator
commercial gallery
Established in 1994, this gallery serves as a multidisciplinary space for experimentation in design, architecture, and digital art.
rogertator.comGalerie Slika
closed
A contemporary gallery specializing in urban art, illustration, and experimental figurative works.
galerieslika.comIAC / Institut d'art contemporain
art center
A contemporary art center focused on exhibitions, research, and the creation of site-specific artworks in a minimalist setting.
i-ac.euLa BF15
non profit
A contemporary art space that focuses on producing and exhibiting new works by emerging and established artists.
labf15.orgLa Salle De Bains
non profit
A non-profit art space dedicated to showcasing experimental contemporary art and promoting emerging artistic talents.
lasalledebains.netMAC Lyon / Musée d'Art Contemporain
museum
Located in the Cité Internationale, this museum focuses on contemporary art from the 1960s to the present, featuring modular spaces for large-scale installations.
mac-lyon.comManifesta
commercial gallery
A platform for the distribution and exhibition of contemporary art, focusing on both established and rising figures.
manifesta-lyon.frMAPRAA
closed
The House of Visual Arts in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, providing resources and exhibition space for regional artists.
mapra-art.orgNéon
closed
An independent artist-run space dedicated to experimental art, providing a platform for research, production, and exhibition of innovative works.
espace-neon.fr