Art Paris, the leading spring event for modern and contemporary art, is making a grand return to the historic Grand Palais from 3 to 6 April. Now in its 27th edition, the fair is bigger and more ambitious than ever, welcoming 170 galleries from 25 different countries—an increase of 34 exhibitors compared to 2024. With a newly renovated nave and expansive balcony spaces, Art Paris 2025 is set to reaffirm its status as a premier showcase for artistic discovery.
Art Paris 2025 Exhibitors
This year, Art Paris continues to strike a unique balance between regional and international perspectives. Of this year's exhibitors, 60% are French and 40% are international, with 36% participating for the first time. Among the notable participants, major international galleries such as Mennour, Semiose, and Christian Berst join a distinguished lineup that includes Continua, Lelong & Co., Loevenbruck, Meessen, Nathalie Obadia, Michel Rein, Almine Rech, and Templon. The fair also welcomes new international exhibitors such as Sabrina Amrani (Madrid), Beck & Eggeling (Düsseldorf, Paris), Tang Contemporary (Beijing), and Waddington-Custot (London), among others.
Beyond its extensive gallery presentations, the fair features a dynamic program of curated exhibitions, panel discussions, and newly introduced thematic initiatives. The prestigious VIP program remains a highlight, offering 31 exclusive exhibition visits and tours designed for collectors and art professionals, providing them with an intimate look into the vibrant Parisian art scene.
Themes & Sectors
This year's edition offers diverse curated sectors highlighting new themes. Immortal: A Focus on Figurative Painting in France, led by Amélie Adamo and Numa Hambursin, revisits French figurative painting through a selection of 30 artists, placing their work in historical context. Out of Bounds, curated by Simon Lamunière, presents 18 international artists examining cultural hybridity and identity. The fair also features 18 monographic Solo Show exhibitions and debuts the French Design Art Edition, a sector dedicated to contemporary design and decorative arts. Located on the northern balconies, this initiative, in collaboration with le FRENCH DESIGN, features 18 exhibitors and a 130 m² group exhibition exploring the connections between art, design, and craftsmanship.
Promises: A Platform for Emerging Talent
A key highlight of Art Paris 2025 is the expanded Promises sector, an initiative dedicated to young galleries and emerging artists. Curated by independent exhibition curator Marc Donnadieu, Promises will occupy a prime location on the southern balconies surrounding the Grand Palais’ central nave. This year, 25 galleries—up from previous editions—will participate, with 17 making their debut at Art Paris. The selection is notably diverse, with 59% of exhibitors coming from international locations such as South Africa, Canada, Kuwait, Italy, Japan, Hong Kong, Guatemala, Singapore, and Slovakia.
As part of its commitment to fostering new talent, Art Paris provides substantial financial support, covering 45% of exhibitor fees for galleries in the Promises sector. Each gallery is invited to present up to three artists, offering visitors an exciting glimpse into the latest trends and experimental approaches shaping contemporary art today.
The 2025 Promises selection is as eclectic as it is thought-provoking. Galleries such as 22,48 m2 (Romainville) will showcase a solo exhibition of Italian painter Marco Emmanuele, whose work blends figurative and abstract elements with innovative material applications. Afronova (Johannesburg) will present three South African artists—Vuyo Mabheka, Dimakatso Mathopa, and Mashudu Nevhutalu—whose art employs archival material as a tool for cultural resistance. Meanwhile, C+N Gallery Canepaneri (Genoa, Milan) will highlight the work of Gillian Brett, an artist exploring the intersection of nature, technology, and waste materials.
Several galleries take a more introspective and conceptual approach. Camille Pouyfaucon (Paris) will feature Lara Bloy, Léa Toutain, and David Mbuyi, artists who examine themes of domestic life and social interaction through contemporary figurative painting. EDJI Gallery (Brussels) will make its Art Paris debut with a monumental installation by Chinese painter Killion Huang, blending portraiture with performance elements to critique the performative nature of social media.
International perspectives are further amplified through the inclusion of Chiguer Art Contemporain (Montreal), which will present Inuit artist Pitseolak Qimirpik’s intricate carvings exploring shamanic transformation, and Cuturi Gallery (Singapore, London), which will highlight the work of Israfil Ridhwan, whose paintings merge personal introspection with influences from Renaissance masters to Frida Kahlo.
With a wealth of new talent and boundary-pushing artistic practices, the Promises sector at Art Paris 2025 continues to play an important role as an incubator for the next generation of artistic voices.
Don't miss the 27th edition of spring's most anticipated cultural event, from 3 to 6 April at the Grand Palais. Visit the Art Paris website for full details!
