Art Basel Paris Opens Amid Protests and Unrest in France
Art Basel Paris went ahead in October 2026 with major collectors and galleries attending despite anti-government protests, riots, and looting across French cities, and organisers increased security at the Grand Palais.
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| Oct 23, 10:00 AM | lemonde.fr | 11 art events to explore in Paris as Art Basel closes early |
| Oct 22, 8:33 AM | nytimes.com | Art Basel Paris to End Early Because of France Riots |
| Oct 22, 8:15 AM | euronews.com | France: Artists and collectors gather at Art Basel Paris despite unrest |
| Oct 22, 3:46 AM | lemonde.fr | At Art Basel Paris, social tensions fail to deter international collectors from turning out in force |
| Oct 20, 2:06 PM | nytimes.com | Art Basel Paris Preview Draws Interest Despite Protests |
| Oct 19, 10:00 PM | lemonde.fr | After a tense weekend in Paris, the art market goes all in at the Art Basel fair |