Art Basel Paris 2026

For Art Basel Paris 2026, French design house Pierre Augustin Rose is presenting an exhibition dedicated to British-American artist – and Madonna’s son – Rocco Ritchie at its Galerie Hérold space in the 1st arrondissement. Born in 2000 and trained at Central Saint Martins and the Royal Drawing School in London, Ritchie is known for his figurative paintings and drawings, which draw inspiration from 20th-century British and European art and explore themes of memory, observation and personal experience. Rather than displaying his work in a traditional white-walled gallery, Pierre Augustin Rose has chosen to exhibit the paintings alongside its furniture and decorative objects, creating an intimate, domestic setting where contemporary art and design come together. It’s an interesting opportunity to discover the young artist’s work while exploring how paintings can transform, and be transformed by, the spaces they inhabit.

Discover Alice Diop’s immersive installation with Miu Miu

For the third consecutive year, Italian fashion house Miu Miu is joining Art Basel Paris’s public programme, this time with Geste de Consolation, an immersive installation by French filmmaker Alice Diop. Taking over the Palais d’Iéna from 21 to 25 October, the project marks Diop’s first venture into the world of exhibitions, bringing together film, photography, sculpture, poetry, dance, music and performance. Featuring works by internationally acclaimed Black female artists, including photographer Zanele Muholi and sculptor Simone Leigh, the installation explores themes of representation, identity and healing through a combination of different artistic disciplines. It’s an opportunity to discover a different side of the filmmaker’s work, while experiencing one of the most interesting collaborations between fashion and contemporary art taking place during Paris Art Week. The exhibition is open to the public, with reservations available through the Miu Miu website.

Admire Tracey Emin’s monumental sculptures

British artist Tracey Emin is taking over two locations in Paris for this year’s Art Basel, bringing her deeply personal and expressive work to both a traditional gallery setting and the streets of the French capital. At White Cube Paris, an exhibition of new paintings and small-scale bronze sculptures offers visitors a closer look at the artist’s exploration of the human experience, while three monumental sculptures – I lay here for you (2018), I Followed You to the End (2024) and I Will Not Be Alone (2025) – are on display outdoors at the Parvis des Droits de l’Homme, in front of the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine. Exploring themes of vulnerability, resilience and transformation through the human body, the sculptures offer a chance to experience the work of one of Britain’s most celebrated contemporary artists without stepping inside a gallery. The outdoor installation will remain on display until 1 November 2026.