3 must-visit exhibitions in London, Paris and Amsterdam presenting pictures and trend

London’s National Portrait Gallery gives a have a look at photographer Cecil Beaton’s world via his pictures, sketches and costumes. Over in Amsterdam, the Stedelijk Museum displays on Erwin Olaf’s daring and sometimes controversial pictures, whereas Paris’ Musée des Arts Décoratifs celebrates a century of artwork deco via the world’s largest assortment of displays illustrating the influential design motion.

Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World, London

Mainly often known as a photographer, Cecil Beaton – additionally a trend illustrator, costume designer, caricature artist and author – is the topic of an exhibition at London’s National Portrait Gallery. “Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World” celebrates his work in trend with sketches, letters and costumes, in addition to images of icons akin to Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn. Until January 11, 2026.

Erwin Olaf – Freedom, Amsterdam

The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam is holding a retrospective devoted to the work of Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf, who died two years in the past. A free spirit and a rebellious soul, Olaf usually selected to depict controversial topics in his artfully staged pictures. In addition to his most well-known works, the present, “Erwin Olaf – Freedom”, additionally options lesser-known creations, private materials and his final piece, a video. From October 11, 2025 to March 1, 2026.

1925-2025: One Hundred Years of Art Deco, Paris

Art deco, quick for arts décoratifs, started in France within the 1910s and reached its peak with the “International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts” in Paris, which happened in 1925. To rejoice the centenary, the town’s Musée des Arts Décoratifs is holding “1925-2025: One Hundred Years of Art Deco”, an exhibition specializing in its artwork deco assortment, the most important on the earth. From October 22, 2025 to April 26, 2026.