Overview
- The fair is scheduled to run at the Grand Palais from October 23 to 25 with more than 200 exhibitors from over 40 countries under new director Karim Crippa.
- Crippa’s first edition emphasizes an editorial program split into Galeries, Émergence and a new Premise section that foregrounds recontextualized histories and underrepresented artists.
- Organizers moved quickly to contact VIPs after weekend riots and announced demonstrations, and they have increased security measures to limit disruptions.
- A heavily attended VIP 'Avant‑Première' went ahead but several major international buyers, notably from the United States and China, did not come or cut visits short because of safety concerns.
- Galleries face a real risk to sales if demonstrations continue, so observers will watch buyer attendance, on‑site security, and any weekend disruptions that could shape market outcomes for Paris‑based and international exhibitors.