Thursday 17.10.2019

ART PARIS 2020

Art Paris, the leading spring event for modern and contemporary art, celebrates the French art scene and invites visitors to discover four dynamic cities: Barcelona, Lisbon, Madrid and Porto.

In the 20 years since its first edition, Art Paris has become Paris's must-see spring fair for modern and contemporary art, once again bringing together more than 150 galleries from over 20 different countries with a total of almost 1,000 artists.

Combining leading names in the art world and astounding discoveries from all over Europe, not forgetting a cosmopolitan approach to African, Asian, Latin American and Middle Eastern art from the post-war period to the present day, Art Paris demonstrates a passion for art in all its forms, encouraged in this by fair director Guillaume Piens. In addition, Art Paris boasts a strong editorial line that asserts the fair's identity as one that favours passion for art over speculation and which dares to tread new paths. Not only is Art Paris neither too big, nor too small, it is hosted in a magnificent setting, the Grand Palais.

After women artists and Latin America in 2019, this year Art Paris pays tribute to the rich and dynamic French art scene in a focus curated by Gaël Charbau and invites you to discover the buzzing art scenes of Southern Europe's major cities (Barcelona, Lisbon, Madrid and Porto).

Art Paris will be held once again at the Grand Palais in 2020, before becoming the first art event to move into the ephemeral Grand Palais that will be installed on the Champ de Mars in 2021, while renovation work is carried out on the historic Parisian monument.

An Overview of the French Art Scene: Common and Uncommon Stories
Art Paris supports the French scene by associating an exhibition curator's subjective, historical and critical point of view with a selection of specific projects by French artists presented by participating galleries. For Common and Uncommon Stories, independent curator and art critic Gaël Charbau will select twenty artists whose works highlight narrative notions and tell unique and universal stories.

Southern Stars: Barcelona, Lisbon, Madrid and Porto
After Latin America, the 2020 edition of Art Paris is looking towards the Iberian Peninsula and the remarkable revival of the Barcelona, Lisbon, Madrid and Porto art scenes. The focus, led by independent curator Carolina Grau, will showcase the specific personality of each of these flourishing cities with a selection of galleries, artists and additional projects, such as a video programme, conferences and installations, which will combine to illustrate the artistic awakening of Spain and Portugal

Solo Show: encouraging monographic exhibitions
Monographic exhibitions are a special moment in an artist's career. They help develop a better understanding of their work and, in so doing, add to their reputation. Ever since 2015 and thanks to a subsidised tariff, the 'Solo Show' sector has been encouraging the presentation of some forty monographic exhibitions spread throughout the fair.

Promises: supporting young galleries and emerging artists
The 'Promises' sector is located in the central part of the Grand Palais. It showcases 14 galleries with less than six years of existence, each of which will be presenting between one and three emerging artists. In this way, Art Paris acts as a catalyst for young French and international artists, offering them and emerging galleries an unprecedentedly high level of visibility in an international art event.

Paris, the world art capital
With the opening of private foundations, bold new architecture, dynamic institutions and an active art market, Paris is more than ever a World art capital. The fair's special VIP programme, 'Springtime in Paris', illustrates the effervescence of the Parisian art scene this spring.


Art Paris 2020 dates and hours
Preview (by invitation only): Wednesday 1st April 2020 from 6 pm to 10 pm
Thursday 2nd April, 11.30 am to 8 pm,
Friday 3rd April, 11.30 am to 9 pm
Saturday 4th April, 10.30 am to 8 pm
Sunday 5th April, 10.30 am to 7 pm

Fair Director: Guillaume Piens

Selection Committee
Thomas Bernard, Galerie Thomas Bernard – Cortex Athletico
Carina Andres Thalmann, Galerie Andres Thalmann
Alain Chiglien, Galerie Nec Nilsson et Chiglien
Romain Degoul, Galerie Paris-Beijing
Dominique Fiat, Galerie Dominique Fiat
Diane Lahumière, Galerie Lahumière
Marie-Ange Moulonguet, art consultant and collector

Communications & Partnerships Director: Catherine Vauselle

Press agency
Pierre Laporte Communication: +33 (0)1 45 23 14 14 – artparis@pierre-laporte.com

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