In October 2025, Paris transforms into a cultural hub where multiple universes converge. The grandeur of tradition meets the rebellion of the avant-garde, inviting art lovers on a journey of discovery from the splendor of the Grand Palais to the intimacy of small hotel rooms.
- Art Basel Paris
- Focus: The global pinnacle of contemporary and modern art.
- Venue and Dates: Takes over the iconic Grand Palais (24–26 October).
- Details: Features 206 galleries from 41 countries (29 participating for the first time), showcasing the most ambitious and prominent works in art.
- Paris Internationale
- Focus: Highlighting new and overlooked talents, championing emerging artists.
- Venue and Dates: Born as a reaction to the sterility of traditional fair models (22–26 October, Preview 21 October).
- Details: With audacity and a youthful spirit, it distinctly sets itself apart from Art Basel by bringing together innovative galleries.
- Design Miami Paris (Design and Luxury)
- Focus: International design and decorative arts, spanning modernist masters to contemporary pioneers.
- Venue and Dates: Held in lavish venues like L’Hôtel de Maisons (21–26 October).
- Details: Features 25 international galleries showcasing furniture, jewelry, and sculptural objects.
- Asia Now (The Pulse of Asia)
- Focus: Contemporary Asian art and works from the Asian diaspora.
- Venue and Dates: Takes place at La Monnaie de Paris, exploring the theme “Grow” this year (22–26 October).
- Menart Fair (MENA Region Art)
- Focus: Modern and contemporary art from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
- Dates: 25–27 October.
- AKAA (Also Known as Africa) (Africa’s Design)
- Focus: Contemporary African art and design.
- Venue and Dates: Held at Le Carreau du Temple (24–26 October).
- Upstairs Art Fair (Boutique and Intimate)
- Focus: A more intimate, hotel-based fair format for young and overlooked talents.
- Venue and Dates: Hosted at Hotel Grand Amour (21–24 October).
- OFFSCREEN (Video and New Media)
- Focus: A limited-duration fair dedicated to video and new media art.
- Dates: 21–26 October.
Paris Art Week is not just for big-budget acquisitions; it’s an unmissable opportunity to witness how the language of art, the boundaries of technology, and global identities are evolving. This week, you can feel the pulse of art in every corner of the city.
