Paris+ by Art Basel: the free contemporary exhibition in the Jardin des Tuileries - photos

The Paris+ contemporary art fair by Art Basel awaits us at theephemeral Grand Palais , for an edition full of surprises and beautiful discoveries. An "hors les murs" program will also enable us to admire the works of contemporary artists in Paris, free of charge, as we stroll through the city. During this atypical week, from October 17 to November 10, 2023, we're off to the Jardin des Tuileries to discover the monumental works installed for this international fair.

In the Jardin des Tuileries, more than twentyinternational artists will be on public display. Passers-by and art-lovers alike can enjoy an open-air stroll along the paths of the royal garden, while admiring these ephemeral works by some of the world's leading contemporary artists. As always, these sculptures and installations highlight the beauty, history and natural heritage of the site.

This new edition features the exhibition The Fifth Season, inspired by works from the 2022 edition of the contemporary art fair, La Suite de l'Histoire. The 2023 exhibition aims to highlight the small world of the Jardin des Tuileries, where plants, minerals and animals live in harmony.

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Through their works, the artists of the Jardin des Tuileries address the themes of theenvironment, ecological change, the complexity of uniting heritage, modern cities and nature... This exhibition presents a range of installations and sculptures in dialogue with their surroundings: fauna, flora and humans are all an integral part of this ecosystem.

The works seem to come alive in this setting where water, stones, plants and insects cohabit... These contemporary creations highlight the interdependent links, as well as the weaknesses and strengths that unite each element. Can this little world live together sustainably?

Don't miss this magnificent free outdoor exhibition in the Tuileries gardens. And don't forget to stop by Place Vendôme to admire Urs Fischer's Wave, and visit the Palais d'Iéna, home to two world-renowned contemporary artists.

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