Craving to traverse thirty centuries of art history without leaving Paris? From September 20 to 24, 2025, FAB PARIS invites you to embark on a temporal journey with a thousand stops under the mythical glass roof of the Grand Palais.
Craving to traverse thirty centuries of art history without leaving Paris? From September 20 to 24, 2025, FAB PARIS invites you to embark on a temporal journey with a thousand stops under the mythical glass roof of the Grand Palais.
After four years of renovations, the Grand Palais finally reopens its doors... and what a christening! FAB PARIS, the cherished heir to the Biennale des Antiquaires, sets up from September 20 to 24 to kick off the global art fair season with a bang.
On offer: nearly 100 international galleries, 20 specialties, from antiquity to NFTs, and above all, that delicious mix of eras that makes the hearts of today's collectors beat. According to the Art Basel & UBS report, the global art market was worth $67.8 billion in 2023; France accounts for about 7% of it. Suffice to say that Paris matters — and it proves it here, in all its glory.
Ancient paintings, Asian arts, designer furniture, high jewelry... FAB PARIS plays the kaleidoscope card.
Modernist masterpieces (Picasso, Magritte, Giacometti) at Landau Fine Art.
A Mycenaean cup from the 14th century BC at Galerie Tarantino.
A brutalist cabinet in steel and gold leaf by Paul Evans (1960s) at Gokelaere & Robinson.
This diversity is no coincidence: 78% of buyers under 40 say they mix antique and contemporary in their interiors (Hiscox survey 2024). FAB PARIS thus serves them an all-you-can-eat visual buffet.
This is not a fair where one politely flips through a catalog. Here, one stops dead in their tracks in front of a "naughty beach girl" of 2.40 m, a retro-futuristic module straight out of the seventies, or in front of a monumental symbolist sideboard blending carved oak and enameled stoneware. Instagram-proof, some might say; a conversation piece, the purists will correct. In any case, each booth conceals THE item that will raise an eyebrow, widen eyes—and sometimes open wallets.
Friday, September 19 at 2 p.m., it's time for trend decoding: Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, Timothy Corrigan, Jacques Garcia, Constance Guisset, Jean-Michel Wilmotte, Charles Zana & co. will roam the aisles and share their favorites live. For novices, it's the equivalent of an XXL Personal Shopper. For professionals, a valuable compass in a sea of temptations.
Exactly 100 years ago to the day, the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts celebrated a new style under the same glass roof. FAB PARIS pays tribute to this jubilee with a museum exhibition by Galerie Vallois and an array of iconic pieces: Eileen Gray's "Dragon" armchair, geometric jewelry, lacquered clocks... Bonus: some dealers are bringing out never-before-seen items from their vaults, just to make the hearts of purists beat a little faster.
The archipelago makes a strong appearance in the 2025 edition. In just a few steps, one moves from an Edo period Gumai Mogami armor (Galerie Charbonnier) to a delicate swirl of laminated glass by Niyoko Ikuta (A Lighthouse called Kanata). This juxtaposition embodies the very philosophy of FAB PARIS: to build bridges. And to remind us, by the way, that the Asian art market alone accounts for 38% of global sales.
After a long absence, high jewelry is making a resounding comeback. Lydia Courteille unveils her surrealistic creatures, Silvia Furmanovich presents her "Kashmir" collection where papier-mâché earrings rub shoulders with rubies and citrines, while Maison Riondet exhibits a 1932 Reverso that once belonged to Swiss football legend Roger Feutz. A display that will captivate both watch enthusiasts and fashionistas alike.
Under 30, enthusiasm embodied, and arms full of gems: **Joseph Lacroix-Nahmias, Arthur Laurentin, Thomas Rey, and Manolo Vosse** represent the generation that's breaking the mold. Their space, designed by Edgar Jayet, boldly juxtaposes a Rodin plaster with post-punk design. Evidence that the market, often considered subdued, can also pulsate.
FAB PARIS does more than just sell. The fair repairs and passes on knowledge. Before your eyes, a painting by Hippolyte Lazerges is brought back to life by the restorers of the City of Paris. Further on, about sixty works from the Musée Nissim de Camondo await the momentum of patrons to fund their rejuvenation. Finally, the foundation "The Greatest Museum of France" raises public awareness about preserving regional treasures. A tangible way to remind that collecting also means protecting.
Photographer Antoine Schneck sets up about twenty XXL portraits from his series "100 ateliers, 100 artistes". Featured are Gérard Garouste, Ronan Barrot, and Marinette Cueco in their lairs. On Saturday, September 20th at 6 p.m., there will be a friendly book signing: an opportunity to gather an anecdote or two—and perhaps break the ice with your favorite painter.
Dates: September 20-24, 2025 (opening on the 19th from 2 pm to 10 pm).
Location: Grand Palais, Avenue Winston-Churchill, Paris 8.
Ticketing: starting at 25 € (reduced rate: 15 €). Reservation recommended.
Average visit time: 2 hours to stroll, 4 hours to see everything, a full day to delve deeper.
Tip: arrive early on weekends or prefer Monday morning, a time favored by professionals, quieter for admiring the artworks.
The term "art objects" here encompasses both antiques and modern and contemporary works.
The market figures come from the Art Basel & UBS 2024 report and the French Ministry of Culture.
Art Deco is a movement that officially began in 1925, characterized by its geometric lines, luxurious materials, and taste for industrial modernity.
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