At a glance
The world's flagship contemporary art fair takes over the newly restored nave of the Grand Palais, returning to its historic home with nearly 200 international galleries.
Why go
This edition marks the fair's long-awaited move into the renovated Grand Palais. It is the definitive cross-section of the global art market, spanning blue-chip masters and cutting-edge newcomers.
You'll see
Modern and contemporary masterpieces · Emerging solo projects · The new Premise sector · Large-scale public sculptures · City-wide installations
Pace of visit
Covering two levels of the massive nave and the surrounding balconies requires significant walking and time to navigate the dense gallery booths.
Don't miss
The 'Premise' sector, featuring curated projects that challenge traditional art history by including works created before the 20th century.
Artlovers Tip
Head to the balcony levels first to appreciate the architecture of the renovated nave from above before exploring the crowded ground-floor aisles.
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Description
Art Basel Paris returns to its permanent home at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, for its 2024 edition. After years in a temporary venue, the fair occupies the landmark glass-domed nave, acting as the epicenter of a week-long series of cultural events across the French capital.
The fair hosts 195 galleries from 42 countries, organized into three distinct sectors. While the main Galeries section features established modern and contemporary names, the Emergence sector focuses on solo booths by rising artists, and the newly introduced Premise area presents singular curatorial projects that often bridge the gap between historical and contemporary practices.
This iteration is significant for its integration with the city's heritage sites, featuring public installations at the Place Vendôme and the Palais d'Iéna. By returning to the renovated Grand Palais, the event reinforces Paris's role as a primary global hub for high-level artistic exchange and large-scale public engagement.
Worth travelling for?
An essential event for anyone tracking the pulse of the global art market within one of the world's most spectacular architectural settings.
Experience as an Artlover
Tickets must be purchased online for specific time slots. While the main fair at the Grand Palais requires a paid ticket, the public program across sites like the Palais-Royal and Avenue Winston Churchill is free to the public.
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