As its first edition at the Grand Palais comes to a close, Art Basel Paris cements its position as a leading cultural powerhouse in the French capital and beyond
- The 2024 edition of Art Basel Paris, the first to take place at the iconic Grand Palais, successfully concluded today, amid an enthusiastic response from galleries and local and international visitors.
- The fair, which brought together 195 galleries from 42 countries and territories, including 65 galleries operating spaces in France, attracted an overall attendance of more than 65,000* throughout its VIP and public days, including leading figures and rising stars of Paris' vibrant creative scene.
- Exhibitors reported a buoyant mood and outstanding sales across all market segments and show sectors. Galleries placed work by some of the world's leading contemporary artists, 20th-century masters, and emerging voices—including Louise Bourgeois, Julie Mehretu, Willem de Kooning, Lee Ufan, Olga de Amaral, Paulina Olowska, Camille Henrot, Lungiswa Gqunta, Juliette Roche, and Mimosa Echard—in esteemed public and private collections.
- To mark its arrival at the Grand Palais, Art Basel Paris introduced Premise, a new sector dedicated to highly singular curatorial proposals which brought together nine galleries. Emerging artists and galleries were spotlighted in Emergence, which featured 16 exhibitors.
- The show's ambitious Public Program, which unfolded across ten storied sites of the French capital, with Miu Miu as Public Program Official Partner, further strengthened Art Basel's deep connection with Parisian heritage and showcased its ability to create bridges with other creative industries.
- Leading art patrons and private collectors from France, Europe, the Americas, and Asia visited the show. Furthermore, Art Basel Paris' 2024 edition was attended by representatives of more than 220 prestigious museums and foundations from across the globe, including the Art Institute of Chicago; Centre Pompidou, Paris; Elgiz Museum, Istanbul; Fondation Beyeler, Basel; Guggenheim Abu Dhabi; Leeum Museum of Art, Seoul; Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA); MAM | Museu de Arte Moderna de São Paulo; Museo Nacional Centre de Arte Reina Sofia, Madrid; M+ Museum, Hong Kong; Pinault Collection – Bourse de Commerce, Paris; Serpentine Galleries, London; Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam; Tate, London; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; and The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York.
- French President Emmanuel Macron, France's minister of Culture Rachida Dati, and First Lady Brigitte Macron also visited Art Basel Paris at the Grand Palais.
- The second iteration of the Art Basel Shop, curated by Sarah Andelman, featured unique products and programming, including the AB by Artist apparel and accessories line designed by artist collective Claire Fontaine; new AB by Art Basel heritage products; cutting-edge art and lifestyle publications; and a suite of collaborations by Guerlain, Uniqlo x Musée du Louvre, Lafayette Anticipations, Parley for the Oceans, Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, and more.
- Clément Delépine, Director, Art Basel Paris, said: ‘We worked on Art Basel Paris’ 2024 edition for over two years; seeing it come to life in such an extraordinary way in the heart of Paris has felt truly special. Our galleries, partners, collectors, and visitors have all contributed to the undeniable enthusiasm we have witnessed across the city, and I am immensely grateful for their support.’
- Supported by groupe Galeries Lafayette, artist Steffani Jemison, represented by Madragoa (Lisbon) was selected by a specially appointed jury to produce a new piece in the workshop of Lafayette Anticipations – Fondation Galeries Lafayette. The new work will be exhibited at Lafayette Anticipations in 2025. As part of the initiative, Madragoa will be reimbursed its participation fee.
- Several participating exhibitors remarked on their experiences of the third edition. Quotes are available for the media here.
- Art Basel Paris took place from October 18-20, 2024, with VIP Days on October 16 and 17. The 2025 edition of the show will take place from October 17-19.
To find a comprehensive recap of highlights across all show sectors and initiatives, please consult our press dossier here.
*Art Basel uses the same methodology across its four shows to calculate attendance, wherein a visitor coming back to the show several times a day will only be counted as a single visit.