From Paris to Los Angeles, and from Mexico City to Switzerland, the upcoming international art exhibitions of 2025 present a diverse selection of contemporary art. These shows explore themes from avant-garde installations to reflections on club culture and historic design. Visitors will experience a dynamic look at today’s evolving visual arts scene.
Ryan Heshka: Costume Obscura
February 1 – March 8, 2025
Corey Helford Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
Canadian artist Ryan Heshka presents Costume Obscura, a surreal exploration of fashion, pop culture, and pulp imagery. Inspired by his personal “costume morgue,” the exhibition transforms discarded sketches into highly stylized oil paintings. Known for his distinctive narrative style, Heshka’s work blurs the line between fashion and fantasy. The show opens on February 1, 2025, at Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles.
Tony Regazzoni: High Energies
February 8 – March 22, 2025
Galerie Eric Mouchet, Paris, France
www.ericmouchet.com
French artist Tony Regazzoni presents High Energies, an exhibition inspired by club culture and dance music. The show opens with a “museum of slogans,” featuring historic and contemporary protest messages on banners, T-shirts, and textiles. Regazzoni collaborates with H·Alix Sanyas to revisit radical slogans from LGBTQI+ movements. High Energies opens on February 8, 2025, at Galerie Eric Mouchet in Paris.
Galia Eibenschutz at Zona MACO
February 4 – 9, 2025
Zona MACO, Mexico City, Mexico
www.zonamaco.com
Mexico’s Galería RGR introduces Galia Eibenschutz, an artist whose practice integrates performance and visual art. Eibenschutz explores body movement and spatial relationships through interventions, videos, and drawings. Her work engages with the legacy of kinetic art, adding an intuitive and meditative perspective. Her presentation at Zona MACO from February 4–9, 2025, highlights Galería RGR’s commitment to multidisciplinary practices.
MAZE Art Gstaad: Laffanour | Galerie Downtown
February 14 – 16, 2025
MAZE Art Gstaad, Gstaad, Switzerland
www.mazeartfair.com
Laffanour | Galerie Downtown returns to MAZE Art Gstaad, showcasing post-war and contemporary design. The exhibition includes works by Jean Prouvé and Charlotte Perriand, along with pieces by Roger Capron, Vassilakis Takis, Richard Texier, and José Zanine Caldas. The collection highlights the connection between historical design movements and modern aesthetics.
Le Nouveau Printemps 2025, Curated by Kiddy Smile
May 23 – June 22, 2025
Saint-Sernin, Toulouse, France
www.lenouveauprintemps.com
The annual contemporary art festival Le Nouveau Printemps takes place in Toulouse’s Saint-Sernin neighborhood in 2025. Kiddy Smile, a musician and cultural activist, curates this edition. The festival’s theme explores love, community, and identity through installations and performances. By transforming public and private spaces, Le Nouveau Printemps fosters an inclusive and environmentally conscious artistic dialogue.
Exploring Art Across Borders
From experimental design in Switzerland to kinetic performance in Mexico, and from underground club culture in Paris to contemporary festivals in Toulouse, these exhibitions highlight the evolving world of international art. Whether you’re interested in fashion, activism, performance, or design, these events promise thought-provoking experiences for 2025.
