PARIS — Defying a sluggish art market, Art Basel Paris lit up the French capital with a record six-day run, anchoring a vibrant week of public exhibitions, private previews and social events — many staged in partnership with top luxury brands.

The 2025 edition gathered 206 galleries at the Grand Palais, while its public program unfolded at nine venues across town. Underscoring the fair’s growing synergies with fashion , filmmaker Loïc Prigent curated its re-hanging initiative Oh La La!, while editor Edward Enninful hosted a day of talks.

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron were among the 73,000 visitors who flocked to the fair between Oct. 21 and 26, organizers said.

The event got off to a strong start with the addition of an extra half-day on Tuesday

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