Contemporary art: what to do in Paris during Art Basel Paris 2024?

Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis, My de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on September 10, 2024 at 01:25 p.m.
Contemporary art takes center stage in Paris from October 18 to 20, 2024, with the Art Basel Paris fair. At the Grand Palais, but also in the capital's galleries, parks and squares: art is everywhere! It's time to take a look around, and discover the artists of today and tomorrow.

Have you heard of Art Basel Paris? This not-to-be-missed international fair awaits us at the Grand Palais, from October 18 to 20, 2024. This famous event dedicated tomodern and contemporary art brings together hundreds of galleries and artists from all over the world, around various events organized in Paris museums and art venues. It's an opportunity for us to meet great talents and enjoy a variety of artistic activities.

The Art Basel Paris fair is a series ofexhibitions, performances andinstallations taking place all over the capital. For one week, contemporary art takes center stage in the capital. Why not take the opportunity to (re)discover all the Parisian venues associated with this artistic movement?

Are you passionate about contemporary art? Then here are a few ideas for outings to make the most of the event. Exhibitions, museums, art trails, shows and fairs... We've even added a few restaurant addresses close to the Grand Palais, so you can eat well without straying too far from the contemporary art fair.

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Once again this year, the Institut de France is taking part in Art Basel's "hors les murs" program at the Paris+ contemporary art fair. From October 12 to 23, 2024, come and admire the installation by renowned artist Niki de Saint-Phalle. [Read more]

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A contemporary art exhibition is organized at the Hôtel de Sully, from October 12 to November 16, 2024, to coincide with the new edition of Art Basel Paris. [Read more]

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Avenue Winston Churchill, between the Petit and Grand Palais, will be transformed into an open-air museum from October 15 to 20, 2024, for the Art Basel Paris program. [Read more]

Delacroix et la nature, nos photos de l'exposition au musée DelacroixDelacroix et la nature, nos photos de l'exposition au musée DelacroixDelacroix et la nature, nos photos de l'exposition au musée DelacroixDelacroix et la nature, nos photos de l'exposition au musée Delacroix Art Basel Paris 2024: cabinets of curiosities in the collections of the Musée Eugène Delacroix
Contemporary art takes center stage at the Musée Eugène Delacroix during the week of the Art Basel Paris 2024 fair. This year, from October 16 to 28, artist Ali Cherry plunges us into her cabinets of curiosities. [Read more]

Visuel Journées du Patrimoine/Matrimoine - palais d'Iéna Conseil économique social et environnementalVisuel Journées du Patrimoine/Matrimoine - palais d'Iéna Conseil économique social et environnementalVisuel Journées du Patrimoine/Matrimoine - palais d'Iéna Conseil économique social et environnementalVisuel Journées du Patrimoine/Matrimoine - palais d'Iéna Conseil économique social et environnemental Art Basel Paris 2024: Miu Miu explores femininity in an art project at the Palais d'Iéna
Art Basel Paris 2024's "hors les murs" program takes us to the Palais d'Iéna, home to a brand-new project presented by the Miu Miu brand. Join us from October 16 to 20, 2024 to discover this free installation in a highly symbolic location in the capital. [Read more]

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Exposition Tarsila do Amaral au Musée du Luxembourg - DSC 1279Exposition Tarsila do Amaral au Musée du Luxembourg - DSC 1279Exposition Tarsila do Amaral au Musée du Luxembourg - DSC 1279Exposition Tarsila do Amaral au Musée du Luxembourg - DSC 1279 Tarsila do Amaral exhibition at the Musée du Luxembourg - our photos
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Sponsored - Passionate about contemporary art and emerging young talent? Reiffers Art Initiatives invites you to discover its new exhibition "who is afraid of red blue and yellow?", an exceptional artistic experience featuring artists Ugo Rondinone and Tarek Lakhrissi, from October 16 to December 1, 2024. [Read more]

Visuels musée et monument - Fondation EDFVisuels musée et monument - Fondation EDFVisuels musée et monument - Fondation EDFVisuels musée et monument - Fondation EDF Dans(e) la lumière: a free exhibition combining art and dance at the EDF Foundation
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Takashi Murakami returns to Galerie Perrotin from October 15 to November 23, 2024. Five years after taking over this famous Parisian gallery, the famous Japanese contemporary artist presents a new solo show featuring a series of recent works to be discovered exclusively and free of charge at Galerie Perrotin Matignon. [Read more]

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Mido Paris - Assortiment sashimiMido Paris - Assortiment sashimiMido Paris - Assortiment sashimiMido Paris - Assortiment sashimi Mido Paris, the fine nikkei restaurant at the Intercontinental Paris Champs-Élysées-Étoile
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In the heart of the Hôtel de Crillon, Comestibles is a gourmet counter imagined by chef Paul Pairet, which plays on the guilty pleasures of bon vivants. When the weather's fine, this hidden address stretches out on a confidential terrace of the Palace, in a verdant courtyard far from the hustle and bustle of Paris. [Read more]

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UNI Paris, le chic restaurant japonais du chef Akmal AnuarUNI Paris, le chic restaurant japonais du chef Akmal AnuarUNI Paris, le chic restaurant japonais du chef Akmal AnuarUNI Paris, le chic restaurant japonais du chef Akmal Anuar UNI Paris, chef Akmal Anuar's chic Japanese restaurant
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With a program like this, your week should be as full as it is beautiful! Keep your eyes peeled for contemporary art everywhere in Paris and the Paris region!

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From October 18, 2024 to October 20, 2024

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    Location

    3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower
    75008 Paris 8

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    M° Champs-Elysées Clemenceau

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    parisplus.artbasel.com

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