Art Paris Art Fair
(04/04/2019 - 07/04/2019)
http://www.artparis.com
Art Paris Art FairAVENUE WINSTON CHURCHILL
ART PARIS
21st edition
A Gaze at Women Artists in FranceSouthern Stars:
An Exploration of Latin American Art
Art Paris is the place to be in Paris in spring. Favouring a thematic approach and open to all mediums, from 4th -7th April 2019 the 21st edition of the fair will bring together 145 modern and contemporary art galleries under the majestic glass roof of the Grand Palais.
Art Paris has an identity all of its own. It is an international art fair that focuses on a regional exploration of European art from the post-war years to the present day, whilst placing special emphasis on the new horizons of international creation, whether from Asia, Africa, the Middle East or Latin America.
Curated by AWARE: Archives of Women Artists, Research and Exhibitions, the 2019 edition presents a critical and subjective overview of the work of women artists in France, from the post-war period to the present day. 20 specific projects by women artists will be selected from amongst the exhibits of participating galleries and AWARE will produce a text that summarizes the question. Each of the 20 selected projects will be specifically highlighted in the fair’s promotional material.
AWARE: Archives of Women Artists, Research and Exhibitions was founded in 2014 by art historian Camille Morineau, whose specialty is women artists. The association aims to create, classify and distribute information about 20th century women artists. www.awarewomenartists.com
Art Paris forged its reputation by broadening the scope of art and exploring foreign art scenes. The 2019 edition will present an exploration of the new effervescent and highly stimulating artistic scenes of Latin America.
Art historian and independent exhibition curator Valentina Locatelli will be in charge of this focus, which will highlight the specific identity and diversity of Latin American art with a selection of galleries and artists, special additional projects, such as a video programme, conferences and the production of monumental wall art.
Monographic exhibitions are a special moment in an artist’s career. They help develop a better awareness of their work and, in so doing, add to their reputation. Ever since 2015, Art Paris has been encouraging the presence of solo shows, which are spread throughout the fair.
“Promises” is a section located in the central part of the Grand Palais that plays host to 14 galleries with less than six years of existence. The participating galleries may present no more than three emerging artists. The fair finances 45% of the galleries’ participation costs.
With the opening of private foundations, bold new architecture, dynamic institutions and an active art market, Paris is more than ever a world art capital and a place to be. The fair’s special VIP programme, “Springtime in Paris”, illustrates the effervescence of the Parisian art scene this spring, while highlighting the Latin American presence in France.
58,789 VISITORS FROM 50 COUNTRIES • 6,500 m2 AT THE GRAND PALAIS • 142 EXHIBITORS FROM 22 COUNTRIES • MORE THAN 1,000 ARTISTS FROM 73 COUNTRIES • 44 % FOREIGN PARTICIPANTS, 56% FRENCH GALLERIES
Preview (by invitation)
Wednesday 3rd April 2019 from 6pm to 10pm
Hours:
Thursday 4th April: 11:30am - 8pm Friday 5th April: 11:30am - 9pm Saturday 6th April: 11:30am - 8pm Sunday 7th April: 11:30 - 7pm
Admisssion fee:
Adults and children over age 10: €27 Students and groups of 10 or more: €14 Catalogue: €20
Art Paris Managing Team Selection Committee
CEO: Julien & Valentine Lecêtre Fair Director: Guillaume Piens
Director of Communications and Partnerships: Catherine Vauselle
Selection Committee
Thomas Bernard, Galerie Thomas Bernard Cortex Athletico (Paris) Alain Chiglien, Galerie Nec Nilsson & Chiglien (Paris)
Arnaud Dubois, art consultant
Dominique Fiat, Galerie Dominique Fiat (Paris)
Carina Andres Thalmann, Galerie Andres Thalmann (Zürich) Ernst Hilger, Galerie Ernst Hilger (Vienna)
Diane Lahumière, Galerie Lahumière (Paris)
Marie-Ange Moulonguet, collector and consultant