[Salon Art Shopping 2016] Paris Autumn Art Fair Exhibit Report

2016-10-28

Fall in Paris where art enthusiasm is growing

Representative art fair in Paris, France from 2016/10/21 (Fri) to 23 (Sun)”Salon Art Shopping ParisThe fall event for” was held. The stage, “Carrousel du Louvre,” is a salon space directly connected to the Louvre Museum. It is a prestigious venue where many famous events have been held, including the Paris Collection, the Fashion Hall of Fame.
At the same time, the biggest event “FIAC (Foire International d'Art Contemporain)” in contemporary art was held, and the city was even more vibrant with art,Salon Art Shopping ParisA large number of visitors also visited.

Glittering venue scenery

It has a reputation for the high quality of the works on displaySalon Art Shopping Paris. People gather not only from France but also from European countries.
The reception on the first day was specially open to people involved in art, and a glamorous party was held. Many VIPs also visited, and people who love art were seen interacting with each other everywhere.
Art fans gathered all at once on the 2nd and 3rd day, and it was very crowded.

Strong sales were also recorded at the Japan Promotion Booth

There were also many visitors at the Japan Promotion booth where 22 groups of artists exhibited this time. Sofas surrounded by luxurious works were placed inside the booth, and the scenery where European living spaces and Japanese art were in harmony attracted the interest of visitors.
A French man said that when his husband and wife were casually touring the booth, they decided to buy it as soon as they saw the “Spring Window Side” (Japanese paper chipping picture) that suddenly came into view. It is said that this work, which brings cool light to the room, will be a present for his wife.
A woman who came from Switzerland bought a beautiful “hand mirror” (photo) with a maiko in makeup and a “garden grape” (ink painting) showing her ingenious techniques at the same time. He said that he has a very high interest in Japan, and he looked at both works with joy, hoping that his husband would like them too.

VIPs also visited one after another, and Japanese art was highly praised

Various experts visited the booth, including Mr. Mont-Saint-John, professor of art history at the Comédie Française and professor at the École des Louvre, Mr. Hannibal, who works as an art director at Galeries Orchamps, and Mr. Thibault, editor-in-chief of Univers des Arts magazine, and carefully appreciated each work and expressed their impressions.
In addition, various actions from people involved in art were brought to the artist, such as being asked eagerly about the production process, a succession of people wishing to buy photo books, and requests for consignment sales from gallerists who have seen the work.
Also, in France, where the understanding of art is very deep, many voices were gathered from visitors who appreciated the newness of expressive techniques such as processing and printing techniques and the uniqueness of ideas. Works that combine the latest technology with traditional crafts attracted a lot of attention, and works with strong Japanese and Oriental elements were well received, showing the deep-seated popularity of Japanese art.
In addition to selling works, the expanding network of artists and being able to learn about the art situation in France is a phenomenon unique to art fairs.