Art Basel Paris has announced the exhibitor lineup for its 2025 edition, which will bring 203 galleries to the Grand Palais this autumn. The fourth edition features 89% returning exhibitors from last year and 25 newcomers, with a strong Parisian presence—one-third of participants operate a space in the French capital. The main sector includes 177 exhibitors such as Thaddaeus Ropac, Mor Charpentier, and Acquavella Galleries, while the Emergence section offers 16 solo stands for emerging artists, and the Premise sector challenges art historical canons with pre-1900 works and obscure practices. Highlights include a joint presentation by Gordon Robichaux and Stars of Janet Olivia Henry's dioramas, and a solo stand by Arash Nassiri at Ginny on Frederick.
This announcement matters because it underscores Art Basel Paris's growing magnetism and the central role of Paris in the global art market, despite a 10% decline in French art sales last year. The fair's expansion and strong exhibitor retention signal confidence in the event as a key fall cultural calendar fixture, especially after the Grand Palais's €466m restoration. The inclusion of initiatives like "Oh La La!" and public programming with Miu Miu further cements the fair's strategy to attract sustained visitor engagement and reinforce Paris's position as a leading art hub.