Abstract painting with coloured geometric shapes, circles, lines and flat areas, evoking rhythm and movement in a non-figurative composition.Vassily Kandinsky, Gelb-Rot-Blau [Yellow-Red-Blue], 1925. Oil on canvas, 128 x 201.5 cm. Gift ofMrs Nina Kandinsky in 1976. Collection Centre Pompidou, Paris. Musée national d'art moderne -Centre de création industrielle, Photo: Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI/Adam Rzepka/Dist.GrandPalaisRmn
©Vassily Kandinsky, Gelb-Rot-Blau [Yellow-Red-Blue], 1925.|Centre Pompidou - Paris

Kandinsky and images at LaM

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A major exhibition at LaM in Villeneuve d’Ascq

From 20 February to 14 June 2026

In the spring of 2026, the city of Lille will be hosting a major artistic event.
LaM is reopening its doors with a major retrospective devoted to Vassily Kandinsky, a founding figure of abstract art.

Organised in partnership with the Centre Pompidou, the exhibition“Kandinsky face aux images” takes a fresh look at the artist, exploring a lesser-known aspect of his work: the role of images in the construction of his artistic thought.

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Another look about Kandinsky

A painter of abstraction and a visionary theorist, Kandinsky is often associated with colour, music and spirituality.
This exhibition invites us to go further, revealing the extent to which photographs, scientific publications, popular images and visual documents fed his imagination.

Sketches, postcards, photographic archives, reproductions and major works come together to show how images became tools for research, transmission and artistic legitimisation.

Black and white photographic portrait of an elderly man (painter Kandinsky) in a suit, holding a paintbrush, looking serious, in an artist's studio.Hugo Erfurth, Portrait of Kandinsky, 1933, Gelatine-silver print, 29.8 x 23.8 cm, Bequest of NinaKandinsky, France Paris Musée national d'art moderne / Centre de création industrielle
©Hugo Erfurth

    From 20 February to 14 June 2026

    Museum / Exhibitions
    Tuesday – Sunday: 11am – 7pm
    Late-night opening on the 1st Wednesday of the month until 10pm (from autumn 2026)

    Sculpture garden
    Summer (01.04 > 30.09): 9am – 9pm
    Winter (01.10 > 30.03): 9am – 8pm

    Special opening times
    Museum closed on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December
    24 and 31 December: closed at 5pm

    Admission
    Single ticket for collection and temporary exhibition
    Full price: €11
    Reduced admission: €9
    1st Sunday: free admission to the permanent collection / reduced admission to the temporary exhibition
    Free: under 26s and Friday afternoons for seniors aged 65 and over

    Certain periods (school holidays, weekends) can be very busy.

    Tip: visit during the week

    A large undulating white sculpture in the open air in front of the LaM museum in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, under a partly cloudy blue sky.A large undulating white sculpture in the open air in front of the LaM museum in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, under a partly cloudy blue sky.
    ©Sculpture by Richard Deacon in front of LaM

      Competition Experience Lille and its metropolitan area in colour

      What if your next weekend was like a Kandinsky painting?

      Free forms, vibrant colours, emotions in motion… To coincide with the Kandinsky exhibition at LaM, the Lille Metropolitan Tourist Office invites you to take an arty break for two in the heart of the city.

      To be won
      An artistic weekend for two, including :
      – 2 tickets for the Kandinsky exhibition at LaM
      – Lunch for two at Pigments (Florent Ladeyn’s new restaurant), in the heart of the museum
      – A night for two at“The Babel Community Villeneuve d’Ascq“, a cosy and elegant place to extend the experience.

      Competition dates
      The competition runs from 9 February to 9 March 2026 at 11.59pm.

      What is the Kandinsky exhibition?
      Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of one of the pioneers of abstract art. Colours, shapes, rhythms and spirituality come together in a vibrant exhibition at LaM, one of the major cultural venues in Lille.

      An ideal experience for two, to be inspired, amazed… and treat yourself to an artistic break from everyday life.

      ✨ The little extra in this package
      Everything has been thought out for a smooth, stress-free weekend:
      exhibition, lunch on site and nearby accommodation.
      The winner will be able to choose the date of his or her stay, depending on the availability of the partners, until 14 June 2026, the end date of the exhibition.

      Fill in the form below and let art be your guide.

      Visit in Villeneuve d'Ascq

      • By public transport

        LaM is located in Villeneuve d’Ascq, within easy reach of Lille and the rest of the metropolitan area.

        Metro line 1 – Pont de Bois or Hôtel de Ville stop
        Bus and tram depending on your point of departure in the MEL.

        More information on theIlévia website

      • By car

        From Lille, the LaM can be reached in 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic.

        Recommended routes:

        Via the ring road (A1 / N227) towards Villeneuve d’Ascq
        Via the RN227, exit Villeneuve d’Ascq – Cité Scientifique / Musée
        The ” LaM – Musée d’art moderne ” sign makes it easy to get to the museum as soon as you enter the town.

        Tip: during busy periods, use the park-and-ride facilities (P+R) combined with the metro for smoother access.

      Where can I park?

      Ah, the big question!

        • car parks in the immediate vicinity of LaM: Parc du Héron car park, Les Moulins car park, Canteleu car park, etc.
        • park-and-ride facilities connected to the metro
        • parking in neighbouring streets in accordance with current regulations

      Useful apps for paying / checking availability: Flowbird, EasyPark, Indigo Neo…

      Practical advice to make the most of the exhibition

        • Allow plenty of time: the tour is rich and dense, so allow at least 1? hours for your visit.
        • Remember to book your ticket in advance during busy periods
        • Family visits: some of the works and installations are ideal for children to explore together.
        • Extend your experience: take a walk around the lakes, take a break in nature or discover other cultural sites in Villeneuve d’Ascq.
        • Combine culture and relaxation: cafés, restaurants run by Chef Florent Ladeyn and green spaces are the perfect complement to your visit.

      And if we extended the Kandinsky exhibition ?