Art Basel Paris has released its 2026 exhibitor list, revealing over 200 galleries from 41 countries will participate in the fair at the Grand Palais from October 23 to 25, with preview days starting October 21. This edition marks the first led by Karim Crippa, the fair's former head of communications. Notable newcomers include Luxembourg + Co, Sikkema Malloy Jenkins, Pace Di Donna Schrader Galleries, and Tina Kim Gallery, while several galleries from last year are absent, including Andrew Edlin Gallery, Lia Rumma, and Balice Hertling, which recently admitted to payment delays. A record 12 galleries are forming joint booths, a trend Crippa says creates "a genuine curatorial dialogue."
The release of the exhibitor list matters because it signals the continued growth and consolidation of Art Basel Paris as a major art fair, with a slight increase in main-section galleries from 177 to 181. The inclusion of joint booths reflects practical and curatorial shifts in how galleries collaborate to manage costs and create layered presentations. The absence of certain galleries, particularly Balice Hertling's financial troubles, highlights ongoing market pressures and the selective nature of fair participation, making the list a barometer for the health and direction of the global art market.