Art Basel Paris’ Clément Delépine Reflects On How the Fair Tightened Its French Roots and Global Reach
Fair fatigue may be the art world’s mantra, but Paris endures as the exception that still demands the trip.
Centre Pompidou
The Centre Pompidou is located at Place Georges-Pompidou, 75004 Paris, France and was founded in 1977. The building was designed by architects Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers and is known for its high-tech architecture with exposed structural elements and vibrant color-coded pipes. The museum houses one of the largest collections of modern and contemporary art in Europe including works by Picasso, Wassily Kandinsky and Marcel Duchamp. It aims to promote artistic innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Centre Pompidou has become an iconic cultural landmark attracting millions of visitors annually. Read more about Museums.
What Global Collectors Are Actually Buying in 2025
Philip Hoffman, founder and CEO of The Fine Art Group, unpacks the shifting patterns in high-end acquisitions in 2025. Drawing on over 35 years at the forefront of the international art market, Hoffman examines what the buying trends reveal about collector priorities, market confidence and the evolving role of art as both an asset and a cultural touchstone.
The Louvre and Other French Institutions Prepare to Raise Ticket Prices for Non-E.U. Visitors
Amid budget cuts that mark a dramatic departure from the country’s traditional cultural protections, French museums are exploring new ways to stay solvent.
