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Art Basel’s Paris edition marks a significant change in the European art landscape. The 2023 Paris+ par Art Basel, in its second year, has already gained recognition for its innovative approach and unique offerings. It utilizes the entire city as an exhibition space, with public programming in various iconic locations such as the Jardin des Tuileries, the Place Vendôme, the Chapelle des Petits-Augustins des Beaux-Arts de Paris, and the Palais d’Iéna.

As part of its unique art offerings, the Chapelle des Petits-Augustins des Beaux-Arts de Paris will exhibit Jessica Warboys ‘THIS TAIL GROWS AMONG RUINS’ (2023), a captivating work featuring a single-channel video and large unstretched paintings. Jessica Warboys’s continually evolving collection of symbolic items is a lengthy black candle with dual ends. Crafted with a hook at both terminations, it evokes the idea of a guiding staff for dual realms. As its twin flames advance along a common wick, what they approach also concurrently vanishes.

Additionally, the Palais d’Iéna will host a joint project by renowned artists Daniel Buren and Michelangelo Pistoletto, curated by Matthieu Poirier. “The two artists, celebrated in some of the world’s most prestigious museums and institutions, will present an exhibition of their works, a large-scale project conceived and realised in dialogue with the specific characteristics of the building,” says Galleria Continua.

This year, the fair will emphasize the French capital’s rising prominence in Europe’s contemporary-art scene, signaling a shift in the balance of power as London’s status seems to teeter. This transformation is further evident in the robust lineup of European exhibitors and the inclusion of 21 first-time galleries. The fair’s unique blend of museum exhibitions, gallery shows, pop-up spaces, and satellite fairs promises a diverse and stimulating experience for art enthusiasts around the globe.