Art Basel Paris 2024, all the exhibitions and events: what to do and see in the city
The best of exhibitions, events and performances from 18 to 20 October at Paris Art Basel 2024.
In the heart of Paris , Art Basel 2024 unfurls its vibrant tapestry inside the historic Grand Palais , recently reopened after years of renovation. Featuring 195 galleries from 42 countries and regions, this year’s event promises an unparalleled exploration of contemporary creativity. From avant-garde installations to timeless masterpieces.
Miu Miu: Tales & Tellers
An official partner of Art Basel Paris , Miu Miu is organizing a series of exclusive events during the fair. "Tales & Tellers" is an immersive art project, conceived by artist Goshka Macuga and curated by Elvira Dyangani Ose, which will take place at the Palais d'Iéna. The project includes screenings, conversations and site-specific installations that explore the different facets of contemporary femininity. The "Tales & Tellers" panels bring together filmmakers and artists to discuss their personal journeys, transformations in contemporary life and the evolution of the concept of femininity. The aim is to highlight the power of storytelling and active involvement of spectators. This project demonstrates Miuccia Prada's commitment to combining fashion and art, using fashion as a platform for artistic expression.
When: October 16-17
Where: Palais d'Iéna, Paris
We Are Ona, Brutalisten and The Brutalist Kitchen Manifesto
This exclusive culinary pop-up by We Are Ona, in collaboration with Brutalisten and Carsten Höller 's manifesto "The Brutalist Kitchen", will take place during Art Basel in Paris. The event, hosted in a historic train station in Paris, offers an immersive monochromatic experience, where food and drinks are the only colourful elements. The concept is inspired by the Brutalist Kitchen manifesto, where ingredients are served individually, with water and salt as the only condiments allowed.
When: October 14-20, 2024
Where: 39 Boulevard de Vaugirard, Paris
Reservations for lunch or dinner available upon request.
Paul Maheke's solo exhibition
Galerie Sultana presents a monographic exhibition by Paul Maheke , "Vert petri d'eau". The installation includes new works that question rationality, exploring esoteric forms of perception and knowledge. Inspired by the sound of the peridot gemstone, the exhibition highlights the influence of invisible entities. A silk membrane envelops the space, reacting to the movements of visitors and distorting almost imperceptible silhouettes. These faces, linked to uncertain stories, evoke a sense of the invisible, beyond ordinary perception.
When: October 12, 2024
Where: 75 rue Beaubourg, Paris
David Zwirner at his third Art Basel Paris
David Zwirner returns to the Grand Palais for the third edition of Art Basel Paris, presenting a selection of works from the 20th century to contemporary. Artists on display include Marlene Dumas, Gerhard Richter, Elizabeth Peyton, Lucas Arruda, Dana Schutz, and Lisa Yuskavage. Works by Josef Albers, Michaël Borremans, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, and other notable names will also be on display.
When: October 16-20, 2024
Where: 3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower, Paris
Art x Fashion
This conference explores the evolution of the relationship between art and fashion . Benjamin Barron and Bror August Vestbø, creative directors of the magazine and experimental brand ALL–IN, will speak alongside artist and writer Dena Yago, known for her work in trend forecasting and creative agencies. Moderated by Ana Viktoria Dzinic, the panel will explore the future of art and fashion collaborations, referencing historic collaborations such as Salvador Dalí and Schiaparelli or Cindy Sherman and Balenciaga .
When: October 17, 2024
Where: Petit Palais
The grotesque, the bad, and the ugly
Featuring artists Jamian Juliano-Villani and Diego Marcon and moderated by writer Paul Clinton, this conversation addresses the influence of the rejection of traditional beauty in art, inspired by Arthur Rimbaud 's "A Season in Hell" (1873). Rimbaud's rejection of beauty as "bitter" initiated an artistic revolution that embraces the grotesque and the ugly, a tradition continued by artists such as Marcel Duchamp and Isa Genzken. The panel will explore how contemporary artists continue to challenge the boundaries of art, questioning aesthetic conventions.
