Art Paris returns for its 26th edition at the idyllic Grand Palais Éphémère this April 4–7, 2024 with a carefully selected roster of 136 modern and contemporary art galleries hailing from 25 countries. Known for its rigorous selection process, 42 exhibitors will be new arrivals who were not present at the 2023 edition. Though 40 percent of exhibitors are from international galleries, 60 percent are French, highlighting the full scope of the country’s art world ecosystem.
Brecht Evens, Rush Hour (2023). Courtesy of Galerie Martel.
The forthcoming edition has announced two special themes that will be explored: “Fragile Utopias: A Focus on the French Scene,” curated by Éric de Chassey and “Art and Craft,” directed by Nicolas Trembley, inspired by the design movement of the same name. Within “Art and Craft,” Trembley draws sharp focus on the myriad ways contemporary artists have employed traditional craft genres, such as ceramics and tapestry, in their work.
Paul Delvaux, Les Deames aux cerfs-volants (1950). Courtesy of Galerie Retelet.
The 2024 edition will also feature, the premier of the BNP Paribas Private Bank Prize. In line with the theme of the French art landscape and its advancement, the prize of €30,000 will awarded by a jury of prominent art world professionals at the opening of the fair to one of the artists selected by de Chassey shown within “Fragile Utopias.” BNP Paribas Private Bank is one of the fair’s premium partners, and the collaboration strengthens both entities’ mission to help sustain French art and artists.
Arnaud Rochard, Palacio (2023). Courtesy of Felix Frachon Gallery.
Within the fair itself, two highly anticipated sections will be unveiled: “Promises” will feature young galleries making a mark on the art world, and “Solo Show” will both platform emerging talent as well as bring to the forefront historical artists whose work and careers are primed for renewed evaluation. Together, the sectors underscore Art Paris’s ongoing focus on discovery, and situating itself as a place for exploration of both national and international, historic and contemporary art.
Gilles Barbier, Naugrages – Une rencountre inattendue (2024). Courtesy of Huberty and Breyne.
Leading up to the Olympic Games taking place in Paris in 2024, the city is undergoing a profound period of cultural and artistic expansion—with Art Paris as one of the leaders of this development. And for visitors in Paris at the time of the fair, the city will be brimming with coinciding exhibitions and events, including unmissable exhibitions at museums such as the Musée d’Orsay and Musée de l’Orangerie, and shows opening at galleries across the City of Light.
Art Paris will be held April 4–7, 2024, at the Grand Palais Éphémère, Champ-de-Mars.