Applications open
November 7–10, 2019
3 Avenue de Général Eisenhower
75008 Paris
France
Application deadlines
April 5: Main Gallery & Book Sectors
May 31: PRISMES & Curiosa Sector
Paris Photo, the world’s leading international art fair for the photographic medium, is now accepting gallery and publisher applications for the 23rd edition at the historic Grand Palais in Paris Thursday, November 7 through Sunday, November 10 with a preview day on Wednesday, November 6 (by invitation only).
The Fair will bring together more than 180 exhibitors across 5 sectors, offering collectors and enthusiasts the most diverse and qualitative presentation of photography-driven projects today. Leading galleries will showcase historical and contemporary artworks from modern masters to emerging artists; specialized publishers and art book dealers will present unique and rare editions, book launches and artist signature sessions with today’s greatest names.
Main Sector Galleries present a complete panorama of artworks with a special emphasis on solo, duo shows, and thematic projects offering visitors the opportunity to discover and rediscover leading artists through the viewing of an important artistic ensemble.
PRISMES showcases in the prestigious Salon d’Honneur, 14 exceptional large-format, series, and installation projects exploring the photographic medium in its most diverse forms.
Curiosa is a thematic sector launched last year, which brings to focus different trends, genres, or artist practices in image-based art. For this second edition, the sector will spotlight emerging art and bring to the forefront 14 projects by artists having recently benefited from a first personal exhibition.
The Film sector highlights the relationship between still and moving images in artistic creation. Applications are open to galleries applying conjointly to one of the above sectors. Screenings are held in the mk2 Grand Palais cinema.
Applications for Main Sector Galleries and the Book Sector are available online through Tuesday, April 5.
Applications for the PRISMES, Curiosa and Film Sectors are available online through Wednesday, May 31.
The exhibitor selection is made by the Paris Photo Selection Committee according to the strictest standards for quality, authenticity and diversity of propositions. For further information regarding application procedures, please contact Exhibitor Relations.
Paris Photo public programming
The Public Programme is a central aspect of the fair providing visitors with first-hand insights and access to the art world. The programme includes curated exhibitions with renowned public and private collections. Assist in the Platform Conversation series exploring the unique history of the medium; varying visions, and emerging trends. Don’t miss the Paris Photo-Aperture Foundation PhotoBook Awards and Carte Blanche Students, and more throughout Paris in the In Paris During Paris Photo programme reuniting a dense network of cultural institutions, including major museums, arts centers, and private foundations housing some of the world’s most historically rich photographic collections.
Parisphoto.com—Agenda/Glossary/Interviews
Parisphoto.com is your yearlong reference to the best in photography. Keep up-to-date with the latest events and openings from Paris Photo exhibitors and partnering museums across the globe with The Paris Photo Agenda. Watch your favorite artists as they discuss their work in the Interviews. Learn more about photographic processes with our online Visual Glossary, created in partnership with the Atelier de Restauration et de Conservation des Photographies de la Ville de Paris (ARCP).