From 23 to 25 October, Paris will once again become a central hub for the global art world with the Art Basel Paris fair, held at the Grand Palais. This year, 211 galleries from 41 countries will participate, an increase from the 206 galleries last year. Sixteen of these galleries will focus on showcasing the work of emerging artists in the "Emergence" sector, highlighting the fair's commitment to new talent. The fair opens to the public through the "Premise" sector, which has expanded this year to include a 900-square-meter space in the Seine hall, accessible from Perrin Square, the main entrance to the Grand Palais exhibitions. This area, described as the "signature of Art Basel in Paris," features a series of smaller exhibitions that aim to present the history of art in a fresh way. This year, the number of these exhibitions has grown from nine to twelve, including a solo show of painter Jacqueline Lamba at gallery Pavec, and works by Vera Molnar at Zlotowski, Futura 2000 at Magda Danysz, and Sibylle Ruppert at Blue Velvet. For the second year in a row, the "Oh La La!" tour will be curated by someone from outside the art world. Actress Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, known for her role in the popular Netflix series Emily in Paris, will guide visitors through a selection of artworks themed around "Myths and Legends" on 23 and 24 October. The tour aims to attract a younger, international audience and highlight the imaginative spirit of Paris. The fair's new director, Karim Crippa, emphasized that Paris is a key part of the fair's identity. He also announced an expanded public program that will take place throughout the city, involving students from the École du Louvre to help engage the public. The Petit Palais will host sculptures by German artist Cosima von Bonin, while the Winston-Churchill Avenue will be pedestrianized to display eleven major artworks. The Georges-Clémenceau Place will feature Robert Indiana’s famous "Love" sculpture, and the Jean-Perrin Square will showcase Lionel Sabatté’s Champs d'oiseaux. The Iéna Palace, in partnership with the fashion brand Miu Miu, will host a new exhibition curated by French filmmaker Alice Diop, combining film, photography, sculpture, and performance. Meanwhile, the Chapelle des Petits-Augustins will be transformed by artist Kutluğ Ataman with a video installation about people fleeing political persecution in Istanbul. Outside the main venue, three large female sculptures by Tracey Emin will be displayed on the Trocadero Square, facing the Eiffel Tower, marking a collaboration with the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine. These installations aim to inspire reflection, debate, and surprise, aligning with the fair's goal of engaging the public with art in new and meaningful ways.