Art Basel Paris opened its doors for the general public on October 18, with VIP previews available for selected guests on October 16-17. This year, many things are different for this internationally significant art event: its name has changed from Paris+, and the old location at Grand Palais Éphémère has changed to the Grand Palais. The upcoming art fair features a densely packed program of free-access exhibitions, thought-provoking contemporary installations, and conferences that will be attended by the brightest representatives of the global art industry. The events will be held for three days across nine carefully selected venues.

Must-Attend Events at Art Basel Paris

As Paris is a global hub of fashion and art, this year’s Art Basel Paris also features many interesting collaborations. For instance, the visitors can embrace Miu Miu’s “Tales & Tellers” project on display at the Palais d’Iéna. The project is curated by Elvira Dyangani Ose and Goshka Macuga, each of whom has contributed to the exploration of contemporary shades of femininity through different art forms and mediums.

Visitors wishing to learn more about this year’s fair and its creative concepts can interact in real-time with art history students from École du Louvre. They are available at all venues of the event on October 16-20, ready to tell exciting stories behind all exhibits and installations.

Paris is a place that can add a touch of history and unique aesthetics even to contemporary artworks, thus creating a unique fusion of centuries-old art and innovative forms of artistic self-expression. To embrace this fusion, visitors can visit Paul Lemoyne’s Le Pâtre et la Chêvre (1830), where the minimalist iron panels by the Brazilian creative Amilcar de Castro are positioned. The same location features contemporary Surrealist art represented by Roberto Matta’s totem-like bronze statues. The forecourt of Institut de France features a world-famous 1992 sculpture by Niki de Saint Phalle, titled Arbre-Serpents, representing a tree covered by snake-like, colorful branches.

Memorable Exhibitions and Installations

The first notable installation that every visitor should see is the kinetic sculpture by the Greek artist Takis, which is located at the entrance of Hôtel de la Marine. Another interesting exhibit is a series by the British artist Jesse Darling, the winner of the 2023 Turner Prize. His works are displayed at the Petit Palais. John Chamberlain’s “Foils” series is also among the must-see pearls of this year’s art fair. Other venues for the annual Paris event include the Hôtel de Sully and the Palais-Royal Garden.