Paris Photo Fêtes its 20th anniversary at the Grand Palais

By Eliza Brown
Image Credit: © Marc Domage / Paris Photo
Calling all photography lovers! This weekend, Paris Photo 2016 brings 153 international galleries together under a 45-meter tall dome.

Paris Photo 2016 takes place this weekend from November 10th-13th at the 100-year-old Grand Palais in the 8th arrondissement. It will be the largest Paris Photo showcase to date, assembling 153 galleries from 30 countries together with works that range from vintage to contemporary to young talent. According to an interview with  Wonderland Magazine , Paris Photo directors Florence Bourgeois and Christoph Wiesner provide insight on which new galleries to check out, including: Roman Road, Mor Charptentier, Laurent Godin, Chelouche, Cecile Fakhoury, Catherine Clark, Blindspot, and Binome. The directors also revealed rare fashion photography will be displayed of Hemlut Newton, Richard Avedon and Horst P. Horst. 

Needless to say, the size of the Grand Palais and the vast amount of exhibitors is overwhelming. Fortunately, downloading the Fair's mobile app will create a seamless experience with app features such as a fair map, exhibitors listings, exhibitions, up-to-date book signings program, platform talks and conversations program, access to the Paris Photo Agenda, and breaking news updates. Tickets are now available to purchase online. If you are a student, the fair entry is reduced to 15€ with a valid student ID at the door! 

Location

Grand Palais

Avenue Winston-Churchill, 75008

Metro: Champs-Elysées-Clemenceau

Dates and Hours

November 10th-13th

12h-20h (19h Sunday)

Written by Eliza Brown

Eliza Brown is a 21 year old student attending the American University of Paris. She is a Marketing major with a double minor in Global Communications and Environmental Science.