Ivorian artist Carl-Édouard Keïta presented new works at Grand Palais, but Art Basel Paris closed early due to security concerns.
Art Basel Paris cut short
The Art Basel Paris fair, a major event in the contemporary art world, was forced to close after just one day due to concerns over potential violence linked to demonstrations in Paris.Carl-Édouard Keïta’s exhibition
Carl-Édouard Keïta, a 34-year-old artist from Ivory Coast living in New York, presented his new series of unpublished works at the Grand Palais during the fair.Public and collectors attend
The exhibition was open to both art collectors and the general public, offering a rare opportunity to view Keïta’s latest creations before they are released to the broader market.Reason for early closure
Authorities decided to shut down the event early after assessing the risk of violence from ongoing demonstrations in the French capital, prioritizing public safety.Keïta returns to Ivory Coast
Following the early closure of the fair, Carl-Édouard Keïta is set to return to Abidjan, the economic capital of Ivory Coast, where he will continue his artistic work.
