After last year's great return to the historic building, the new edition – directed by Clement Delepine – deepens the dialogue between the fair and the city itself. With 206 international galleries participants, of which 180 in the main section “Galeries” e 65 based in France, Art Basel Paris highlights the vitality and strength of the French art system.
Paris, cradle of the avant-garde
For over a century, Paris has been a crossroads of global creativity. Since the birth of the Cubism al Surrealism, from Situationism to the contemporary avant-garde, the French capital has shaped ideas and movements that have redefined global visual culture. This legacy will be fully visible at Art Basel Paris, where historic galleries, emerging artists and internationally renowned artists, in a dialogue that celebrates the continuity of Parisian innovation. During the days of the fair, Paris will also confirm its position as the beating heart of the French art market, today the fourth in the world, with a share of the 7% of global sales e more than half of the total value of the European Union, according toArt Basel & UBS Global Art Market Report 2025.
Under the dome of the Grand Palais
Every Art Basel fair reflects the connection between the event and the city that hosts it, but in the case of Paris this relationship takes on a unique character. Under the iconic glass vault of the Grand PalaisA symbolic place of many decisive milestones in modern and contemporary art, the dialogue between tradition and innovation finds its most complete expression. The connection with the city extends beyond the fair, thanks to a rich public program spanning nine iconic venues in the French capital and a network of collaborations with leading creative industries.
Fashion, cinema, and culture: a dialogue between the arts
The 2025 edition includes numerous initiatives that intertwine art, fashion, and visual communication.
Among these stands out Oh La La!, a curatorial project dedicated to the re-installation of the works, conceived by the director and documentary maker Loic Prigent, a refined voice in the world of French fashion. Conversations Program, instead, will see the extraordinary participation of Edward Enninful, a renowned creative director and key figure in international publishing, who will host a day of meetings and discussions. The program is rounded out by a series of artistic projects by the fair's partners, designed to highlight the interdisciplinary dimension of contemporary culture. This year more than ever, Art Basel Paris It presents itself as a platform where the avant-garde of the present meets the legacy of the past, in a context that blends art, architecture, and innovation. Under the majestic vault of the Grand Palais, Paris reaffirms its role as world capital of art and creative thinking, inviting collectors, artists and enthusiasts to rediscover the timeless strength of its avant-garde spirit.
