Paris Marks 100 Years of Art Deco with Grand Exhibition

Beginner | November 23, 2025

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Paris Art Deco Centenary Exhibition: A Century in Style

On October 22, 2025, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris opened a major exhibition titled “1925-2025: One Hundred Years of Art Deco.” The show runs until April 26, 2026, and brings together nearly 1,000 works of furniture, jewelry, fashion, and decorative objects that trace the rise of the Art Deco movement. (Paris je t’aime)

Why This Exhibition Matters

The original inspiration came from the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, where the style we now call Art Deco gained global attention. (Wikipedia) This exhibition is more than a museum tour—it charts how design, luxury, and architecture evolved over a century, and how the same bold lines and geometric shapes still influence us today.

Featured Highlights from the Collection

Visitors can see standout pieces by designers like Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, and Pierre Chareau. (Sortir à Paris) One of the centerpieces is a full-scale reconstruction of the legendary Orient Express train car—luxury rail travel at its 1920s peak—now reimagined inside the museum space.

What Business & Design Professionals Can Learn

For professionals in design, marketing, or business, this exhibition is a reminder that style isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about brand identity, innovation, and adaptation. Art Deco borrowed from global cultures, luxury materials, and industrial techniques, showing how leaders combined artistry and commerce—a useful model for today’s fast-moving markets.

How the Paris Art Deco Centenary Exhibition Affects Visitors & Learners

For English learners, this show offers rich vocabulary and context for conversations about trends, heritage, and innovation. The next time you see bold geometry in an ad, product, or building—remember: you’re probably looking at Art Deco’s legacy.

Vocabulary

Centenary (noun) – the 100-year anniversary.
Example: “Paris is celebrating the centenary of the Art Deco style.”
Exhibition (noun) – a public display of works of art or items of interest.
Example: “The museum opened a new exhibition with nearly 1,000 works.”
Retrospective (noun) – an exhibition showing the development of a style over time.
Example: “The retrospective covers furniture, jewelry, and fashion.”
Craftsmanship (noun) – skilled work made by hand.
Example: “The show highlights the craftsmanship of 1920s luxury design.”
Influence (verb) – to have an effect on something.
Example: “Art Deco continues to influence contemporary design.”
Heritage (noun) – characteristics inherited from the past.
Example: “The museum honors France’s design heritage.”
Reconstruction (noun) – rebuilding something that existed before.
Example: “The reconstruction of the Orient Express is a major highlight.”
Geometric (adjective) – relating to shapes like squares or circles.
Example: “Geometric patterns are key features of Art Deco.”
Luxury (noun) – elegant and expensive quality.
Example: “The luxury interior recreated the feel of the Roaring ’20s.”
Global (adjective) – involving the whole world.
Example: “Art Deco quickly became a global movement.”

Discussion Questions (About the Article)

Why did the museum choose to open the exhibition in 2025?
Which highlight from the show stood out to you the most?
How has Art Deco influenced modern product or building design?
Why is craftsmanship important in design?
Which part of the exhibition would you most like to experience?

Discussion Questions (About the Topic)

How do you define luxury in modern times?
Can a design movement from 100 years ago still influence us today?
How do historical anniversaries help museums attract attention?
What role does heritage play in modern branding?
How would you design a modern Art Deco–inspired product?

Related Idiom

“Stand the test of time” – remain effective or attractive for a long time.
Example: “Art Deco has stood the test of time, as shown by this centennial exhibition.”

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This article was inspired by reports and information from Reuters, Sortir à Paris, Elle Decor, and ArchPaper.