The second edition Art Basel concluded on 22 October 2023 and was a success

Paris+ par Art Basel’s second edition concluded on 22 October 2023, once again showcasing the French capital’s exceptional cultural dynamism and continued ascent as a global art market hub.

More Galleries, More Art

Featuring 154 premier galleries including 61 operating spaces in France, the show offered a vibrant panorama of the country’s thriving art scene. This was further expanded with a free accessible public program, realised in collaboration with the city’s world-class cultural institutions and unfolding across six storied Parisian locations.

This second edition was emboldened by a strong showing of leading international participants from Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, including 15 galleries who joined Paris+ par Art Basel for the first time.

A Grand Location

The fair took place at the Grand Palais Ephemere from 20 to 22 October 2023 and attracted an overall attendance of 38,y000 throughout its VIP and public days. The fair’s next edition will unfold in the event’s permanent venue, the iconic Grand Palais, from 18 to 20 October 2024.

On top of that, galleries reported strong sales across all market segments, including works by 20th-century masters such as Alexander Calder, Ed Clark, Niki de Saint Phalle, Leonor Fini, Jean Helion, Aristide Maillol, Robert Rauschenberg, and Anna Zemankova.

Industry Giants

Leading art patrons and private collectors from France, Europe, the Americas, Asia, and beyond were in attendance. Paris+ par Art Basel was also attended by representatives of more than 170 prestigious museums and foundations from across the globe, such as Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto; Aspen Art Museum; Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection, Paris and Centre Pompidou, Paris.

Also present were Buenos Aires; Museo Tamayo, Mexico City; Palais de Tokyo, Paris; Stadel Museum, Frankfurt; Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam; and Tate, London to name a few. French Minister of Culture Rima Abdul Malak and First Lady Brigitte Macron also visited Paris+ par Art Basel.

Visit the Official Art Basel Website to find out more.