Paris Photo 2026

Paris Photo, leading international art fair dedicated to photography and image-based art is coming back to the Grand Palais for the 29th edition.

Overview

Founded in 1997 and held annually each November, the fair typically takes place under the iconic glass roof of the Grand Palais in Paris. The fair serves as a global crossroads for the photography market, bringing together over 200 exhibitors—including leading galleries and specialized publishers—from dozens of countries. Its programming is known for balancing historical masterpieces with cutting-edge contemporary works, often organized into specialized sectors such as Emergence (for new talent), Digital (exploring the intersection of technology and image-based art), and the renowned Book sector, which hosts hundreds of artist signings.

Beyond its commercial significance, Paris Photo is a major cultural event that draws upwards of 80,000 visitors, including collectors, curators, and enthusiasts. The fair features a dense schedule of curated exhibitions, "Conversations" with leading artists and critics, and prestigious prizes like the Paris Photo–Aperture PhotoBook Awards. By fostering a dialogue between the medium's 19th-century origins and its future in the digital age, it remains the definitive benchmark for the global photography community.