Exhibition “Endless Sunday – Maurizio Cattelan and the Centre Pompidou Collection” Centre Pompidou-Metz from May 8, 2025 to January 25, 2027

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For its 15th anniversary, the Centre Pompidou-Metz occupies the entire museum with Endless Sunday, Maurizio Cattelan and the Centre Pompidou Collection. Designed with Maurizio Cattelan, the exhibition reveals rare works from the Centre Pompidou collection and explores the “Sunday” as a suspended time, oscillating between leisure, social critique, and artistic freedom.

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Exhibition “Endless Sunday – Maurizio Cattelan and the Centre Pompidou Collection”

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Exceptional anniversary exhibition celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Centre Pompidou-Metz
Unprecedented dialogue between Maurizio Cattelan and the masterpieces of the Centre Pompidou
Immersive parcours occupying the entire museum
Original scenography in 27 sections in alphabetical order
Powerful reflection on time, rest, and freedom
Rare and iconic works rarely exhibited

Centre Pompidou-Metz from May 8, 2025 to January 25, 2027

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What to expect

To mark its fifteenth anniversary, the Centre Pompidou-Metz presents an exhibition of remarkable scope: Endless Sunday: Maurizio Cattelan and the Centre Pompidou Collection. Centered on the artist Maurizio Cattelan and enriched by the treasures of the Centre Pompidou’s collection, this exhibition occupies a large part of the museum and invites visitors into an immersive, intellectual, and deeply sensorial experience.

Conceived as a tribute to the unique partnership between Metz and Paris, Endless Sunday: Maurizio Cattelan and the Centre Pompidou Collection showcases rarely exhibited, sometimes little-known works that highlight the richness and plurality of modern and contemporary art history. More than a retrospective or a simple display, the exhibition unfolds as an open narrative—a journey of ideas and emotions that questions our relationship with time, work, rest, and freedom.

A Manifesto Exhibition Highlighting 15 Years of Creation and Artistic Dialogue

Sunday as a Central Idea: A Suspended and Subversive Time

At the heart of the exhibition lies a universal yet complex notion: Sunday. A day of rest, leisure, spirituality, or protest, Sunday is explored here as a space of tension between the individual and the collective, between the intimate and the political. Around Maurizio Cattelan, the curatorial collective has developed a multitude of associations that engage with social, aesthetic, and philosophical questions that remain highly relevant today.

The journey highlights the division between work time and free time, the shifting boundaries between public and private spaces, and the capacity of art to propose alternative worlds or offer meditations imbued with melancholy. Endless Sunday: Maurizio Cattelan and the Centre Pompidou Collection does not impose a single narrative; it opens avenues, provokes doubt, stimulates reflection, and allows visitors the freedom to construct their own interpretations.

A Path Structured Like a Living Alphabet

The exhibition unfolds across 27 sections, designed like an alphabet, in a free-spirited approach reminiscent of Gilles Deleuze. Each section bears an evocative title—a slogan, line of poetry, literary or musical reference—serving as a gateway into worlds of thought. From “B for Fight” to “Q for When We Stop Understanding the World,” these titles structure the journey and present art as a living, plural, and engaged language.

The twenty-seventh section, symbolic, adopts a previously unseen letter or sign, specially created for the exhibition. It embodies the idea that art is also a territory of constant invention, capable of transcending established frameworks. Texts written by female inmates from the Giudecca prison in Venice accompany these sections, reminding visitors that artistic creation and transmission know no social or geographic boundaries.

Iconic Works and Unexpected Dialogues

Endless Sunday: Maurizio Cattelan and the Centre Pompidou Collection brings together paintings, sculptures, installations, and films from the Centre Pompidou collection, in dialogue with Cattelan’s works. Landmark pieces punctuate the journey, such as the spectacular wall from André Breton’s studio or Marcel Duchamp’s chess table, recently added to the national collections.

Cattelan’s creations, from his early iconoclastic works like Stadium, a monumental foosball table, to globally recognized pieces such as Comedian, converse with works by artists from different generations. The exhibition also expands the chronological perspective by including older references, notably a canvas by Monsù Desiderio from the Vatican Museums, highlighting the persistence of ancient myths in modern and contemporary artistic imagination.

An Immersive Scenography Serving Wandering and Discovery

The scenography, designed by the duo Berger&Berger, resonates with the spectacular architecture of the Centre Pompidou-Metz by Shigeru Ban and Jean de Gastines. Spaces are transformed into successive poetic universes, encouraging wandering and surprise. Visitors are not guided linearly but invited to get lost, retrace their steps, pause, and contemplate.

This spatial arrangement reinforces the idea of an “endless Sunday,” a stretched-out time where one can slow down, observe, and be moved by the works. Each room becomes an experience in itself, making the visit both stimulating and introspective.

Practical Information: Location, Opening Hours, and Admission

Location
Centre Pompidou-Metz
Grande Nef, Gallery 1, Forum, and Rooftop Galleries

Dates
From May 8, 2025, to January 25, 2027

Opening Hours
Hours vary by day and season. It is highly recommended to check available time slots when booking to plan your visit under optimal conditions.

Summer (April 1 – October 31):
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Winter (November 1 – March 31):
- Monday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Tuesday: Closed weekly

Admission

Full Price: €14
Under 26: Free
(Proof of identity may be requested at entry.)

Why Book Tickets in Advance?

Due to the renown of Maurizio Cattelan, the richness of the works on display, and the exceptional scale of the exhibition, Endless Sunday attracts a wide audience, especially during school holidays and weekends. Booking in advance guarantees entry, avoids long waits, and allows choosing a time slot that fits your pace of visit.

It also ensures a full experience of a major cultural event, designed as a total experience where each visitor can take the time to discover, understand, and feel. Endless Sunday is not an exhibition to rush through; it is an invitation to suspend time and see the world differently.

Schedule

From April 01st 2026 to October 31st 2026

Available every day except on Tuesday
Schedule: 10:00 am (duration: 9:00)

A Sunday to reflect, exchange ideas, and get inspired together

Are you organizing an event for a group of more than 10 people?

Offer your group an extraordinary cultural experience at the Centre Pompidou-Metz. Endless Sunday, Maurizio Cattelan and the Centre Pompidou Collection offers an immersive and stimulating journey, ideal for school groups, companies, or associations, promoting dialogue, collective reflection, and the discovery of major works of modern and contemporary art.

Feel free to contact us at +33 1 48 74 05 10 for any requests.

Common questions

What is the exhibition Endless Sunday, Maurizio Cattelan and the Centre Pompidou Collection about?

The exhibition explores the notion of “Sunday” as a suspended time, between rest, social critique, and freedom. Through major and unexpected works, it offers a sensitive and engaged reading of modern and contemporary art history.

Who is behind this exhibition?

The project is centered around the artist Maurizio Cattelan, in collaboration with Chiara Parisi and the curatorial team of Centre Pompidou-Metz, based on the collection of the Centre Pompidou.

Where does the exhibition take place in the museum?

Endless Sunday, Maurizio Cattelan and the Centre Pompidou Collection occupies a large part of the museum: the Grande Nef, Gallery 1, the Forum, as well as the Rooftops of the Galleries, offering an immersive and spectacular parcours throughout the site.

Which notable works or elements can be seen?

Visitors can discover, in particular, the wall of André Breton’s studio, Marcel Duchamp’s chess table, and rarely exhibited works from the Centre Pompidou collection, placed in dialogue with Maurizio Cattelan’s pieces.

Is the exhibition accessible to all audiences?

Yes, the exhibition is intended for a wide audience: art lovers, the curious, students, and families. Several levels of interpretation allow everyone to find something of interest, whether aesthetic, historical, or societal.

Are there any events linked to the exhibition?

Yes, many events accompany the exhibition: lectures, performances, concerts, screenings, and guided tours, led by artists, curators, and contemporary art specialists.

Why is it recommended to book tickets in advance?

Due to the exhibition’s scale, long duration, and eventful nature, attendance can be high. Booking in advance ensures access and helps plan your visit, especially during busy periods.