The Art Paris Art Fair 2019 is an event that is always sure to bring in the crowds and inspire lots of art lovers from Paris and beyond. The event is famed for its ability to bring together up-and-coming artists and contemporary work for a modern audience.

The names Van Gogh, Manet, Renoir, Cezanne and Degas are not unfamiliar in the French art world. Students study these impressionist and post-impressionist masters at school. Art lovers will make repeat visits to galleries to see their best work. Even those that claim to know nothing of art can recognise some key pieces. This is why the new Collection Courtauld exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton is so important.

This spring, it is the turn of the Emil Buhrle Collection. This collection comprises of around 60 pieces of work from major artists. This includes Renoir, Monet, Cezanne, Degas, Van Gogh, and Picasso. In fact, there should be something here for anyone that wants a chance to see some of the masters up close.

The Musee Rodin is putting together a special Love Night for February 14th. It is a chance to come to the museum and explore this theme of love – perhaps with a partner – while enjoying the work and scenery of the galleries and gardens in a new light.

The basic concept is the same, with a series of interactive, moving images and new takes on well-known works. There are digital depictions of everyone’s favourites, as well as a Mash-up of images in the middle of the room. An accompanying area brings in Japanese images that inspired Van Gogh’s work.

Some photography exhibits are all about the subject. We may head to a show to learn more about nature photography, portraits or monochrome shots. Others offer a chance to learn more about the methods of a particular artist. A new show for spring at The Musée National des arts asiatiques does just that. Here the focus is on the work, methods and simple equipment of Jean-Baptiste Huynh.

Cubism is a movement that defines the 20th century and continues to inspire artists today. There is something about the forms and the break from convention that remains captivating. There is, therefore, no doubt that the current exhibition at the Centre Pompidou will prove to be a hit with many in Paris’ art scene.

Yves Saint Laurent was a talented designer with a bold, keen imagination. It is easy to look at some of his designs and wonder how he could ever have dreamt them up. The interesting thing is that in many cases he really did just dream them up.

Madagascar is a country that continues to fascinate people because of its odd place in history, geography, and culture. The island nation lies to the East of the African continent and while it is undoubtedly African in many ways, there are many other cultural and geographical influences on this land. Migrants came here from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East – so to relocate, others to trade. This blend of peoples, languages, and traditions made Madagascar one of the most diverse, unique nations in the world.

When listing the names of some of the biggest masters of the 16th century, the name Caravaggio certainly comes to mind. This artist may not have had a long life, but it was certainly an eventful one in terms of this travels, rivalries and his impression on the art world. Many peers of his era – and many modern-day critics – revered him for his realism and subject matter. Now, the Musée Jacquemart-André is letting us see this up-close like never before.

Lantern shows are a great way to celebrate the winter in style. The gardens and outdoor spaces of a city can feel a little dark and abandoned in the heart of winter until event organisers transform them with great illuminations.

Egon Schiele was an artist ahead of his time. It is easy to look at the distorted images and nudes and assume that they come from a much later...

A current installation at the Louvre is particularly exciting because it merges the old and new in a curious way. The design of the sculpture in Japonisms 2018 Kohei Nawa, Throne is a nod to ancient materials and designs. There is a stunning amount of gold leaf shining out from the pyramid of the gallery. However, the structure beneath is actually 3D printed.

Basquiat’s tragic death at the age of 27 means that he was part of the New York art scene for only 8 years. However, he poured himself into his work and created thousands of painting and other pieces. The current exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton pays tribute to this talent with an impressive retrospective of his life. The show continues through the year until January 14th.

Sérusier’s "The Talisman": A Prophecy of Colour is an upcoming show at the Musee d’Orsay. It showcases the painting and its significance within French art. Art lovers get a chance to learn more about the painting, the artist and the finer details in the use of colour and form. This educational show begins on January 29th and continues until April 28th.

Pierre-Auguste Renoir is one of the leading French artists when it comes to portraits and female figures. He captured subjects and social scenes with great skill and sympathy. Among his subjects was his son, Jean Renoir.

The art collection of the Marquis Campana is one of the more high profile private collections of the 19th century. At the time, he aimed to bring together the best of Italian culture. However, a conviction for embezzlement in 1857 saw the collection seized and broken up. A significant amount fell into the ownership of Tsar Alexander II, the rest with Napoleon III.

The aim here is to take visitors on a journey through the different eras and approaches in Miro’s work. This should provide a greater understanding of the scope of his work and achievement, where many patrons may have only seen the odd abstract canvas here and there.