How Art Basel Paris’ Upcoming Edition Will Activate the Entire City
Several storied Parisian sites will host freely accessible exhibitions, installations, sculptures and curatorial projects by prestigious French and international artists.
Walid Raad
Walid Raad, born in 1967, is a contemporary media artist and an associate professor at the Cooper Union School of Art. Born in Lebanon, much of Raad's work pertains to the contemporary history of his native country, especially the Lebanese Civil Wars of 1975-1990. His projects often blend fact and fiction, blurring the lines between reality and fabrication. Raad's thought-provoking installations, photographs, and videos have been exhibited globally, establishing him as a significant figure in contemporary art.
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