The fair hosts 246 exhibitors following recent protest disruptions at the venue.
Paris Photo opened its 2024 edition at the Grand Palais this week, featuring 246 exhibitors. The event follows a private Prix Pictet dinner held on Tuesday evening ahead of the November 12 public opening. This return to the venue comes three weeks after Art Basel Paris was forced to evacuate the same space. During that event, booths were dismantled early on the night before protests scheduled for October 24. That unprecedented two-day closure led Art Basel to issue a 20 percent discount on booth fees to all participating exhibitors. Despite these recent disruptions, the current photography fair occupies the halls with installations like the one by Thomas Ruff. The atmosphere marked a shift from the previous month’s logistics, as dealers resumed operations in the softly lit, glittering venue to showcase international works to visiting collectors and the public.
Creative professionals should note how major venues manage sudden closures and the resulting financial adjustments like fee discounts. Understanding these logistical risks helps exhibitors plan for potential disruptions during high-profile international fairs.
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