When Paris Meets Atlanta, Art Fairs Rewrite the American Map

Next year, the U.S. art scene will see a double debut: two new fairs are set to shake up expectations and geography. Also Known As Africa (AKAA), a Paris-born celebration of contemporary African creativity, lands in Los Angeles with a twist—no standard booths, just a sweeping exhibition featuring over 80 artists and curators from across the globe. Meanwhile, Atlanta steps onto the world stage with its first international art fair, promising to spotlight more than 50 galleries and forge fresh connections between local talent and global audiences. Both events aim to do more than display art—they’re designed to spark dialogue, foster inclusivity, and reflect the vibrant histories of their host cities. As borders blur and new platforms emerge, American art fairs are rewriting their own playbook, one city at a time. #ArtFairs2024 #ContemporaryArt #AfricanArt #Culture