Pour la 9e édition du Printemps Asiatique Paris, le K-art à l’honneur
The 9th edition of Printemps Asiatique Paris, running from June 3 to 12, 2026, places Korean art (K-art) at center stage, celebrating Franco-Korean friendship. The event moves from its previous location to the refined spaces of Galerie Charpentier and includes a "Parcours galeries" route featuring around twenty Parisian galleries. Participating galleries include Louis & Sack with Lee Hyun Joung's memorial landscapes, Magna Gallery with Hoon Moreau's oak sculptures, and Françoise Livinec with works by Bang Hai Ja. Other highlights include Jean-François Cazeau gallery showing major Asian artists like Zao Wou-Ki, Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita, and Yayoi Kusama; Mingei gallery presenting Japanese bamboo basketry from the 8th century to today; Sinapango gallery with lacquer objects including a Ming-dynasty erotic incense box; and Jacques Barrère gallery with a large Goryeo-dynasty bodhisattva sculpture. The Musée national des Arts asiatiques – Guimet mounts complementary exhibitions on Silla civilization treasures and K-beauty.
This edition matters because it elevates Korean contemporary and traditional art within one of Europe's most prominent Asian art festivals, reflecting South Korea's growing cultural influence globally. By expanding its scale and institutional partnerships, Printemps Asiatique Paris strengthens cultural diplomacy between France and Korea while offering a comprehensive survey of Asian art from ancient masterpieces to cutting-edge contemporary works. The event also demonstrates how specialized art fairs can adapt and grow, moving to a larger venue and creating city-wide cultural programming that engages both galleries and museums.