art paris 2025 is at grand palais with galleries, awards & exhibitions

Art Paris 2025 makes its Grand Return to the Heart of Parisian Art

Art Paris, the leading spring event for modern and contemporary art is making a grand return! From 3-6 april, 2025, the 27th edition is reclaiming Paris‘ iconic Grand Palais, originally built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition, is brought to its former glory after a four-year renovation. The architectural masterpiece of the Belle Époque once again welcomes 170 leading French and international galleries, expanding the art fair’s reach and ambition. With a focus on artistic discovery and innovation, Art Paris 2025 promises an exceptional lineup of curated exhibitions, thematic tours, and prestigious awards that celebrate both established and emerging talent within the global art scene.

Art Paris is an inclusive art fair that is open to all mediums, launching in 2025 the French Design Art Edition a sector focusing on design and the contemporary decorative arts. Get your tickets here!

for its 27th edition, Art Paris 2025 makes a triumphant return to the Grand Palais from April 3-6 | all images courtesy of Art Paris

modern and contemporary art fill up the iconic Grand Palais

Art Paris has long been recognized as a key event that bridges regional and international artistic expressions. With 60% of exhibitors from France and 40% from abroad, the fair maintains its distinct identity as both a hub for the French gallery ecosystem and a window into the global art landscape. The 2025 edition introduces significant new initiatives, including the return of ‘Immortal,’ a thematic exhibition dedicated to figurative painting in France, curated by art historian Amélie Adamo and MO.CO. director Numa Hambursin. Simultaneously, ‘Out of Bounds,’ led by independent curator Simon Lamunière, explores the hybridization of contemporary artistic practices, emphasizing issues of identity, culture, and geography.

after a four-year renovation, this architectural masterpiece of the Belle Époque once again welcomes 170 leading French and international galleries

Figurative painting & contemporary hybridization

‘Immortal: A Focus on Figurative Painting in France’ expands on its 2023 edition by showcasing 30 artists across multiple generations, linking historical influences with contemporary expressions. The selection highlights the continued evolution of figurative painting in a digital and abstract-dominated era, reaffirming its relevance and dynamism in the European art scene. Meanwhile, ‘Out of Bounds’ presents a diverse international lineup of artists, addressing themes of displacement, belonging, and the merging of artistic disciplines through a carefully curated thematic journey.

Art Paris 2025 also sees an expansion of the ‘Promises’ sector, occupying the Grand Palais’ balconies and featuring 25 young galleries established less than a decade ago. This initiative encourages emerging talent while maintaining affordability for exhibitors. Additionally, Art Paris continues its commitment to solo presentations, offering 26 monographic exhibitions that allow in-depth exploration of individual artists’ work.

Art Paris 2025 promises an exceptional lineup of curated exhibitions, thematic tours, and prestigious awards that celebrate both established and emerging talent within the global art scene | © Marguo

Two prestigious prizes further elevate the fair’s dedication to artistic excellence. The BNP Paribas Banque Privée Prize, with a €40,000 award, honors an artist from the ‘Immortal’ selection, while the newly launched ‘Her Art Prize,’ created in partnership with Marie Claire and Boucheron, awards €30,000 to a woman artist whose work challenges artistic boundaries. These initiatives reinforce Art Paris’ role in supporting both contemporary and historically underrepresented voices.

Beyond the fair itself, Art Paris 2025 integrates a city-wide VIP program, featuring exclusive access to 31 cultural events and exhibitions at major Parisian institutions. With a growing commitment to sustainability, Art Paris continues its pioneering approach by applying life cycle analysis (LCA) to reduce its environmental impact. As Paris undergoes a cultural renaissance, this year’s edition of Art Paris solidifies its reputation as a leading force in contemporary art, offering visitors an unparalleled experience at the intersection of heritage and artistic innovation.

the fair has long been recognized as a key event that bridges regional and international artistic expressions | © Claude Bernard

the 2025 edition introduces significant new initiatives | © Lara Sedbon

Art Paris continues its commitment to solo presentations, offering 26 monographic exhibitions | © Claude Bernard

the event features 60% of exhibitors from France and 40% from abroad | © Lahumière

the fair maintains its distinct identity as both a hub for the French gallery ecosystem and a window into the global art landscape | © Esther Schipper