Art Paris 2027

1 - 4 Apr 2027

Art Paris 2027 will take place from April 1 to April 4, 2027, at the historic Grand Palais in Paris, marking the fair’s 29th edition.

Guest of Honour: Australia, featuring a contemporary art showcase curated by Daria de Beauvais, including 8 to 10 galleries and an installation by the Fondation Opale.

For the first time in France – and under the majestic glass dome of the Grand Palais – a prestigious art fair will shine a spotlight on contemporary Australian art.
While Aboriginal artists now play a central role in the international recognition of Australian art, the country’s contemporary art scene remains relatively underrepresented in Europe. With this focus curated by Daria de Beauvais, Senior Curator and Head of International Relations at the Palais de Tokyo, Art Paris aims to highlight the wealth and vitality of this artistic landscape, as well as the sheer diversity of practices and voices – Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike – that shape it today.

This homage is divided into several parts:

• The creation of a platform at the heart of the fair, showcasing 8-10 Australian galleries. The presentations will reflect the country’s geographic diversity, as well as the variety of gallery models.
• Original exhibition project by Fondation Opale, the only institution in Europe dedicated to promoting contemporary Aboriginal art, based in Lens (Switzerland). The foundation will also commission an Australian Indigenous artist to create a monumental installation for the plaza in front of the Grand Palais.
• Panel discussions on the Australian arts scene: artists, galleries, and institutions that shape the art scene, etc.
• Special events in Paris (private tours, exhibitions, performances, readings) about Australia in liaison with the Australian Embassy in France.

Australia, Guest of Honour, benefits from the support of the Australian Embassy in France as well as from the Fondation Opale.