Asia Now 2026: the most Asian art fair returns to the Monnaie de Paris

Contemporary art fairs and shows are legion in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Few, however, focus exclusively on artists and galleries from Asia. The Asia Now - Paris Asian Art Fair has decided to fill this gap, and highlight the many talents from the Asian continent.

This autumn’s rendezvous is back in Paris, from October 20 to 24, 2026. Asia Now moves to the Monnaie de Paris, for five days of discovery, meetings, performances, and installations... For this 12th edition of the art fair, Asia Now is determined to “go beyond the borders—real or imagined—that have long defined the East and the West.”

Historic and emerging artists, traditional art, new practices, cultural encounters between East, West and South Asia... This fair offers an interesting vision of the Asian art scene. Countries, cultures and traditions meet, dialogue and mingle in the course of the stands, allowing visitors to travel without leaving Paris.

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We don’t yet know the detailed lineup for this 12th edition. In 2025, the fair brought together 70 international galleries from around the world: China, Singapore, Thailand, India, South Korea, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Japan, as well as France, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Spain... Notably, the experience highlighted young galleries and emerging artists in the NOW ON section. Exhibitions and installations were staged throughout the Monnaie de Paris, alongside the program of events.

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