Buying Art in Paris
Paris is home to the biggest museum in the world (the Louvre), and many people come here to look at art. But for those who like the idea of taking a work of art home as a souvenir, Paris is also host to many an art fair for browsing and buying. On the heels of the prestigious annual international art fair, FIAC, which ended yesterday, Paris' first Salon Art Shopping, billing itself as a salon de l'art accessible, or affordable art fair, is happening this weekend, with contemporary art going for €5,000 or less. Here's more on that, plus some upcoming Paris art fairs setting up around town in the next several weeks.
Salon Art Shopping
Rue de Rivoli
Paris, France
This weekend at the Carousel du Louvre, the Salon Art Shopping promises to make art accessible to all with contemporary work on sale for less than €5,000. The fair … includes 120 exhibitors, galleries, and artists offering sculpture, painting, photography, and digital art. Come and get in early on the next Picasso. Entry €5. [link]
Photoquai
51, Quai Branly
75007 7ème Arrondissement Paris, Paris, France
The Musée du Quai Branly is putting on its first annual Photoquai, which it's calling a biennale of world images dedicated to non-western contemporary photography, from … October 30 to November 25. Taking place at the Quai Branly as well as at several locations around town, this festival of images will feature still and video photography work from Korea, South Africa, Iran, India, Brazil, Cambodia, and elsewhere. See the website for the full program. [link]
Paris Photo
Rue de Rivoli
Paris, France
Taking place this year from November 15-18, Paris Photo is a leading international still photography salon at the Carrousel du Louvre that includes work from the … beginning of photography through the present day. For its 11th edition, around 100 galleries and publishers from 17 countries will offer their wares. The event also includes book signings, lectures, and awards ceremonies. This year, Italy is the guest country of honor. [link]
Manifestation d'Art Contemporain 2007
Porte de Champerret, France
This year's Manifestation d'Art Contemporain (MAC) at the Espace Champerret in the 17th runs November 22-25. Here, 130 artists offer painting, sculpture, video, … photography, and installations selected by a committee of artists, critics, and collectors. Meet the artists at this annual rendezvous of amateurs and professionals. [link]
Place de la Bastille
Place de la Bastille
75004 Paris, Paris, France
Since 1994, the GMAC has been setting up on the Place de la Bastille to connect artists directly with some 30,000 visitors, from art-loving amateurs to collectors and … professionals. From October 30 to November 4, you can find painting, sculpture, photography, engravings, and plastic arts at this popular art market - a chance to discover new talent and lament the lack thereof. A version of this biannual art fair also takes place at Bercy Village and Chatou at other times throughout the year. See the website for more information. Entry €7. [link]
DiVA Paris 2007
Place du Palais Royal
75001 1er Arrondissement Paris, Paris, France
This year's third edition of the DiVA Paris Digital Video Art Fair featuring video art, digital photography, and new media, will take place November 15-18 at Le Louvre … des Antiquaires in the 1st. Some 19 international galleries will present new work at DiVA, the first art fair dedicated to video and digital art. Free general admission, although some events cost money. See the website for details. [link]
