Art Basel, the world’s premier art fair for Modern and contemporary art, return to Paris renaming the show to Art Basel Paris, from October 18 to 20 in the newly renovated Grand Palais. The show’s third edition will feature 195 leading galleries from 42 countries and territories, including 64 with spaces in France and 53 newcomers, offering an unparalleled experience of artistic excellence across all media and more than 100 years of art history.
The move to the Grand Palais, following 3 years of renovations, marks a significant moment for Art Basel, strengthening its deep connection with Paris and its vibrant cultural scene. Led by director Clément Delépine, the 2024 edition will see a 27% increase in participating galleries compared to last year, when it was held in the Grand Palais Éphémère.
Art Basel Paris will be structured across three sectors: Galeries, where exhibitors present their full programs; Emergence, dedicated to emerging galleries and artists, with Galeries Lafayette as the Official Partner; and the new Premise sector, where nine galleries will showcase highly singular curatorial presentations. Additionally, the fair will introduce a new initiative named Oh La La!, where galleries will present rarely exhibited, unusual, and thought-provoking works on the Friday and Saturday of the show week. It will also host the second edition of the Art Basel Shop, a novel concept store showcasing a selection of custom products that celebrate and extend the Art Basel experience.
Art Basel will also offer a Public Program, entirely free and open to all, unfolding throughout several storied sites of the French capital, with Miu Miu as Official Public Program Partner. This Program is realized in collaboration with the City of Paris and its cultural institutions, such as the Musée du Louvre, the Centre des Monuments Nationaux, the Petit Palais, Paris Musées, and the Palais d’Iéna, seat of France’s Economic, Social, and Environmental Council (ESEC).
ART BASEL PARIS
October 18-20; preview 16 and 17
Grand Palais, Paris
Discover more: www.artbasel.com/paris
