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Paris Paints in Millions: Art Basel’s Grand Palais Unveils Its Pricey Palette

Art Basel Paris 2024 kicked off in the newly restored Grand Palais, where a single painting—Julie Mehretu’s Insile—set the tone by fetching a staggering $9.5 million. This wasn’t just a show of artistic flair; it was a high-stakes marketplace drawing 195 galleries from 42 countries, with over 50 making their Paris debut. The fair’s opening VIP day saw a parade of blue-chip sales, from Howardena Pindell’s Untitled at $1.75 million to Lucio Fontana’s spatial experiment for $1.44 million. The crowd was as eclectic as the art: museum directors mingled with Hollywood stars and royalty, all eager to claim a piece of contemporary history. Works by legends and rising stars alike—Mark Bradford, Louise Bourgeois, Lee Ufan, and many more—changed hands for sums that rival the cost of Parisian penthouses. In this dazzling bazaar, art is both spectacle and serious business, where every sale writes a new chapter in the city’s creative legacy. #ArtBaselParis #ContemporaryArt #GrandPalais #Culture

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Paris+ par Art Basel Turns the City into a Living Gallery, One Unexpected Corner at a Time

Paris+ par Art Basel didn’t just replace the legendary FIAC—it reimagined what an art fair could be in the heart of Paris. This year, the Grand Palais Éphémère hosts 154 top galleries, but the city itself becomes the canvas: public installations pop up in iconic spots like the Jardin des Tuileries and Place Vendôme, blurring the line between fair and festival. The fair’s energy spills into the city’s galleries, where artists like TARWUK transform trauma into immersive theater, Thandiwe Muriu uses vibrant self-portraits to challenge stereotypes, and Alexandre Furcolin’s paintings channel the wild spirit of Brazil’s hidden rivers. Meanwhile, designers like Joaquim Tenreiro and visionaries like Tadashi Kawamata turn everyday materials and furniture into sculptural surprises. From monumental woodcuts to upcycled tree huts, Paris+ par Art Basel isn’t just an event—it’s a citywide invitation to see art everywhere, even in the most familiar places. #ParisArtScene #ArtBaselParis #ContemporaryArt #Culture

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Paris Turns Priceless: Art Basel’s Grand Palais Surprises and Million-Dollar Moves

Art fairs in Paris aren’t just about admiring masterpieces—they’re high-stakes arenas where price tags can rival city landmarks. At the latest Paris+ par Art Basel, a Kerry James Marshall painting set the pace, changing hands for a cool $6 million and capturing the spotlight as the fair’s top sale. This wasn’t a solo act: works by Marlene Dumas, Alice Neel, and Michaël Borremans also found eager collectors, while Hauser & Wirth’s booth sold out on opening day, sending pieces by Mark Bradford and George Condo into private French collections. Sculptures and canvases by Anish Kapoor, Lee Ufan, and Robert Rauschenberg kept the momentum alive, each fetching seven-figure sums. Yet, amid the flurry, a $40 million Mark Rothko remained unsold—a quiet reminder that even in a city of art lovers, some treasures resist easy capture. In Paris, the value of art is always up for negotiation, but its allure is never in doubt. #ArtBaselParis #ContemporaryArt #ArtMarket #Culture

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Paris Turns the Art Market into a Grand Spectacle at the Grand Palais

Paris’s art scene took center stage as Art Basel Paris returned to the iconic Grand Palais, drawing over 65,000 visitors—nearly doubling last year’s attendance. The fair’s electric atmosphere was matched by a surge in sales, highlighted by Louise Bourgeois’s monumental Spider I sculpture fetching $20 million, a record for the event. The 2024 edition saw 195 galleries from around the globe, with blue-chip works and emerging talents alike finding eager buyers. Notable sales included Julie Mehretu’s Insile for $9.5 million and Mark Bradford’s Not Quite in a Hurry for $3.5 million, signaling robust confidence in contemporary art. Galleries reported brisk business throughout the week, with transactions spanning from six-figure modernist gems to fresh works by rising stars. Paris’s revitalized Grand Palais set the stage for what felt like the Olympics of the art world—a place where history, innovation, and commerce converged in dazzling form. When the art world gathers under one glass roof, Paris proves it can still steal the show. #ArtBaselParis #ContemporaryArt #GrandPalais #Culture

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