From November 9 to 12, 2023, the Grand Palais Ephémère will play host to 191 participants collectively showcasing the very best of the photographic medium.As was the case last year, the fair will feature the Main Sector, consisting of 133 galleries from 21 different countries, showcasing works that span the full spectrum of photography, from historical masterpieces to groundbreaking creations by emerging artists.
The Curiosa sector, curated by the new Paris Photo Artistic Director, Ana Planas, focuses on emerging art and highlights 17 artists making their Paris Photo debut, whilst the Publisher’s sector also makes its return, with 35 participants from around the world.
In an exciting development, a new sector solely dedicated to digital photography has been introduced. Curated by Nina Roehrs, the founder of Swiss Gallery Roehrs & Boetsch, this sector brings together galleries and platforms that explore the intersection of art and new technologies in photography. Additionally, the Elles x Paris Photo initiative returns, featuring a special curated path by Fiona Rogers, showcasing the work of 36 artists from various galleries at the fair, alongside a series of engaging talks and conversations.
Among the highlights of the 20 solo and 6 duo shows are new works by Samuel Fosso, widely recognized as one of Africa’s most influential contemporary artists and the winner of this year’s Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize, presented by Paris’ Christophe Person Gallery, and London’s Photographer’s Gallery will showcase“Mystery Street,” the latest project by Vasantha Yogananthan.
At the heart of the fair, the Edition sector will feature 35 French publishers and booksellers, offering previews of launches, rare and limited editions, and 300 signing sessions with some of the most prominent names in contemporary photography, serving as a space to view and admire photography as well as to acquire unique and limited-edition pieces.
