Art Shopping Paris 2026: a major contemporary art event under the Louvre Pyramid, April 10-12

Paris has never ceased to be an artistic capital. But a number of events are a vivid reminder of why the city remains one of the world’s creative epicenters. From April 10 to 12, 2026, Art Shopping Paris will once again take over the prestigious Carrousel du Louvre, confirming its status as a must-attend event for contemporary art enthusiasts.

Set up under the Louvre pyramid, the show brings together some 150 artists and galleries from 27 different countries. For three days, over 12,000 visitors are expected to discover, exchange and acquire original works in a setting as symbolic as it is elegant.

A unique concept: making art accessible

Art Shopping has established itself over the years thanks to a clear positioning: to democratize contemporary art without compromising its high standards. Here, the work is not frozen behind an institutional distance. The artist is present. He explains his approach, talks about his career, shares his intentions.
This direct dialogue transforms the experience. The purchase becomes an exchange. Collectors, whether seasoned or novice, enter into a human relationship with creation. This proximity is the DNA of the show.
The official opening, organized on Friday April 10 from 7 to 10 pm (by private invitation), kicks off the show in a hushed, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Collectors, curators, gallerists and enlightened art-lovers gather here before the show opens to the general public at the weekend.

An innovative 2026 edition

This year, the show highlights hybrid forms of expression, at the frontier between art and technology. Artificial intelligence, which has become a central topic in the creative world, is approached with nuance. The show’s ambassador, Stéphane Deboysson, reminds us that AI remains a tool at the service of human intention. It amplifies research, but does not replace the human eye or sensitivity.

Thematic areas dedicated to digital art, photography and contemporary sculpture allow visitors to explore these new aesthetic territories. The Art Live Shows offer a rare immersion into the creative process. Watching a work of art come to life before your very eyes is a particularly memorable experience.

Artists with strong identities

Benjamin Del Olmo ‘s signature visual worlds are inspired by fantasy cinema. Vibrant colors, intense lighting, immersive atmospheres: his work transforms darkness into luminous poetry.

Nora Sanz Herman explores the power of absolute black and white in compositions where contrast and movement interact. Each canvas captures a suspended, almost meditative moment.

The “Gardens of Eden” project by Jean-Michel and Nathalie Crapanzano blends graphic narrative, ecology and memory. Drawings, installations and editions on aluminum or Plexiglas compose a symbolic universe that invites personal projection.

Hip hop artist Henry Hang transposes urban energy onto canvas with remarkable technical mastery, mixing aerosol, oil and acrylic in a dialogue between street culture and painting tradition.

A market and trends barometer

Art Shopping is not just about discovering art, it’s also a valuable indicator of market dynamics. The fair attracts a new generation of buyers, sensitive to authenticity, narrative and the emotional dimension of the work.
In a context where practices are evolving rapidly, notably with digital and online platforms, the return to a physical encounter with the artist appears to be a strong need. Art Shopping responds precisely to this expectation: to see, understand and feel before acquiring.
The event is thus part of a wider drive to make art collecting less intimidating, more intuitive and more open.

Art in the heart of Paris

The choice of the Carrousel du Louvre is not insignificant. Just a stone’s throw from the world’s most emblematic museum, the show creates a dialogue between heritage and contemporary creation. This contrast underlines Paris’s identity as a city capable of honoring its heritage while celebrating audacity.

To stroll the aisles of Art Shopping is to travel from one continent to another, from one universe to another, from one sensibility to another. It’s a complete artistic immersion in one of the capital’s most symbolic venues.

Practical info

📍 Location
Carrousel du Louvre
99 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
Dates: April 10, 11 and 12, 2026
Times:
Friday, April 10 7pm – 10pm Opening by invitation
Saturday, April 11 11am – 8pm
Sunday, April 12 11am – 7pm

Admission
Download free admission on the official website

🌐 Official website
www.artshopping-expo.com

A not-to-be-missed event for all those who want to feel the pulse of contemporary creation, in the heart of Paris.