Natural Histories: A Focus on the French Scene

From 7 to 10 April 2022, Art Paris brings together 130 modern and contemporary galleries from 23 countries. This 24th edition makes not only a strong commitment to the environment but presents a new approach to art that focuses on the living world with two themes – Natural Histories and Art & Environment – combined with an innovative and sustainable approach to organising an art fair.

Since 2018, Art Paris has consistently supported the French contemporary art scene by inviting curators to lend a subjective, historical and critical eye on a selection of specific projects by French artists presented by participating galleries. With Natural Histories: A Focus on the French Scene, independent curator Alfred Pacquement will share his perspective on the French scene with a selection of 20 artists from different generations, whilst considering the way in which these artists see the natural world and how plants and animals have once again found their place in the contemporary aesthetic.

Selected artists:

Etel Adnan (1925-2021), Galerie Lelong & Co.
Gilles Aillaud (1928-2005), Loevenbruck
Dove Allouche (1972), gb agency
Carole Benzaken (1964), Galerie Nathalie Obadia
Damien Cabanes (1959), Galerie Eric Dupont
Philippe Cognée (1957), Templon
Johan Creten (1963), Perrotin
Marinette Cueco (1934), Galerie Univer / Colette Colla
Hugo Deverchère (1988), Dumonteil Contemporary
Edi Dubien (1963), Galerie Alain Gutharc
Eva Jospin (1975), Galerie Suzanne Tarasiève
Jacqueline Lamba (1910-1993), Galerie Pauline Pavec
Guillaume Leblon (1971), Galerie Nathalie Obadia
Jean-Michel Othoniel (1964), Perrotin
Anne & Patrick Poirier (1941 et 1942), Galerie Mitterrand
Eric Poitevin (1961), Dilecta
Armelle de Sainte Marie (1968), Galerie Jean Fournier
Barthélémy Toguo (1967), Galerie Lelong & Co.
Tursic & Mille (1974), Galerie Max Hetzler
Justin Weiler (1990), Paris-B