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24/10/2006

FIAC

FIAC Paris, Paris

The year 2006 marks a major stage in FIAC’s evolution , with an unprecedented number of new elements: a new implantation in the heart of Paris; new prestigious sites; high-level contents based on a heightened selectivity and a reaffirmation of our desire to open to new ideas: special projects, quality services, different ways of visiting the fair.

These choices are a logical continuation of the renewal process that FIAC began with the introduction of design and very young galleries in 2004, and the organisation of a series of events in the Grand Palais in 2005. This process has accelerated even more this year, culminating in a new, durable approach that will certainly undergo other improvements and innovations in years to come.
For its 33rd edition, FIAC has invested the Grand Palais and the Cour Carre'e of the Louvre museum. This position in the centre of the city, in close proximity to its important cultural institutions, its artistic venues and “art de vivre" lifestyle is a strong strategic choice: to closely associate the FIAC with the image of Paris, its attractiveness, its quality of life, the reborn vitality of its artistic scene. Between international scope and the French touch, FIAC is Paris and nowhere else. The 5 strong points of FIAC 2006

1) The sites of FIAC 2006: a new geography

The Grand Palais : Several days after the Grand Palais re-opened in 2005, FIAC was the first fair to invest its historic site, hosting a programme involving 40 international artists. This year, the Grand Palais will house stands of 98 galleries specialising in modern art and contemporary art with a scenography that highlights the immense volumes of the nave, enhanced by the construction of double level spaces at the north and south extremities, a first for the site.

The Cour Carre'e of the Louvre museum: This is the first year that FIAC will invest the Cour Carre'e of the Louvre—an outstanding event since this is the first time that this prestigious site has been used either for a contemporary art event or an art fair. The presence in the Cour Care'e is inscribed in the framework of a broad and multifaceted partnership with the Louvre museum which includes an artistic facet (with a programme of contemporary art works in the Tuileries gardens (see below) and initiatives directed towards a younger audience. The architecture had to be equal to the quality of the site. An ephemeral transparent structure of 5200 sq. metres in the centre of the Cour, in complete harmony with the facade, houses 71 exhibitors: 62 galleries of contemporary art and cutting-edge creation as well as 9 galleries in the design sector, conceived today in an innovative spirit.

A new way to experience FIAC in the heart of Paris : In order to win the gamble of an installation in two separate sites, we have developed an offer of comprehensive services. Besides the multiple transportation possibilities, made easier by the proximity of the Cour Carre'e and the Grand Palais (a 30-minute walk, metro line 1, or by Batobus, stops Louvre and Grand Palais), we provide free, regular navettes (buses) flying the colours of the FIAC and leaving each site every 15 minutes, as well as car and minibus services for collectors and invited guests. Opening and closing times have also been rethought; FIAC will be open every day (except the last, Monday the 30th) until 9pm, allowing the working public to visit it easily at the end of the day. Also, we propose a new admission system: one entry ticket allows visitors to go to both sites whenever they want (not necessarily one after the other, nor the same day), and a new permanent pass permits as many visits as desired.

Our goal in implementing these decisions is to encourage a new style of visiting FIAC: going through one of the sites, wandering in the Tuileries gardens among the art works, visiting one of the exhibitions on in Paris during the fair, returning to FIAC another time or day. Making FIAC part of the city, part of everyday life. 2) The galleries of the 2006 edition: rigorous selectivity, new arrivals, a reaffirmed broad-based identity

The constraints related to FIAC’s new implantation have imposed important space restrictions, causing a reduction in the number of participating galleries (-25%). In spite of this limitation, we have chosen to reaffirm the generalist dimension of FIAC. The ambition to present 20th century classics, high-quality international contemporary art and cutting edge creations as well as design is the foundation of FIAC’s identity. In order to preserve this large scope a rigorous selection processes in every sector was necessary.

The 2006 selection includes 169 galleries from 22 countries. The French galleries (77) represent approximately 45%, foreign galleries (92) 55%. 41 galleries are newcomers (either first-time participants or returnees to FIAC after one or several years of absence.)

Modern art: stronger and stronger . We applaud with the return of certain major international galleries such as Gmurzynska (Cologne), Krugier-Ditesheim (Geneva), Landau Fine Arts (Montreal), Leonard Hutton (New York), Waddington Galleries (London), James Goodman and Max Lang (New York)…who rejoin Karsten Greve, Lelong, 1900-2000, Hezne & Ketterer…

At the heart of this resolutely international panorama, FIAC offers a more specific vision of the unique place that the French artistic scene has occupied throughout the history of modernity: the important classics of the 20th century (Laurens, Giacometti, Dubuffet…at Jeanne Bucher), Lyric Abstraction (Schneider at Applicat- Prazan, Mathieu at Marlbourough, New Realism (Seroussi, Galerie de France,) kinetic art (Denise Rene'), concrete art (Lahumie're) and Critical Figuration (Salvador).

Contemporary Art: confirmations and new arrivals . Important international galleries have rejoined Yvon Lambert, Daniel Templon, la Galerie de France, Emmanuel Perrotin, Thaddaeus Ropac, Lisson, Krinzinger…FIAC’s faithful participants. Galleries such as Presenhuber, Hauser&Wirth, Esther Schipper, and Art&Public whose arrival caused a sensation at FIAC 2005 have all returned in 2006. We are also pleased to welcome back Marian Goodman (New York-Paris), Barbara Gladstone (New York), Sadie Coles (London), Rafel Jablonka, Michael Werner or Kewenig (Cologne) Luis Campana (Berlin), Massimo de Carlo (Milan) and Estrany de la Mota (Barcelona).

Emerging trends: a restated ambition . In order to show our intention to support the dedication of numerous galleries, they have been chosen in terms of their dynamic, forward-looking spirit rather than on generational criteria. In this regard it seemed essential to continue to present certain younger galleries such as Isabella Bortolozzi (Berlin), Blow de la Barra (London), la Bank (Paris), Cortex Athletico (Bordeaux), Juliette Jongma (Amsterdam)…, some of which are participating in an international fair for the first time. This will allow them to position themselves in relation to already recognised young galleries such as Masionneuve, Jocelyn Wolff, Loevenbruck, Cosmic or gb Agency (Paris), Hiromi Yoshii (Tokyo), I 20 (New York), Diana Stigter (Amsterdam) as well as to more established galleries such as XL or Aidan (Moscow), Alain Gutharc or Polaris (Paris), Catherine Bastide (Brussels), Dvir (Tel Aviv), Nature Morte Bose-Pacia (New Delhi-New York), all connected through a mutual process of discovery. Design: A new spirit . In 2004 FIAC was the first contemporary art fair to include design, a successful initiative that was largely copied or imitated. We intend to keep our advantage by presenting design in an entirely new way. In the heart of the Cour Care'e, a unique sceongraphy, conceived by the architect Emmanuel Combarel, breaks with the sacrosanct alignment of stands and emphasises openness, fluid circulation, and the interrelations between design and the visual arts. For this event, Ulrich Fiedler, from Cologne, rejoins the participating galleries of the earlier editions of FIAC’s design sector: Jousse Entreprise, Mouvement Modernes, Downtown, Dewindt, Eric Phillipe, David Gill, Galerie Italiene, Dansk Moebelkunst.

3) Cultural programmes: promenades, invitations, prizes…
Sculptures and exterior projects in the Tuileries gardens In the context of the partnership between the FIAC and the Louvre museum, the Tulieries gardens between the Grand Palais and the Cour Carre'e, contain an ensemble of exterior projects. Monumental works and unique installations by Alain Bublex, Tony Cragg, Ge'rard Deschamps, Subodbh Guptah, Richard Long, Jean- Michel Othoniel, Bruno Peinado, Frank Scurti, Franz West…can be appreciated among the alleys, copses, lawns and water basins of the famous gardens.

The ICI Programme: International Curators’ Invitational
FIAC and Paul Ricard have joined forces to launch a new project, the ICI (International Curators’ Invitational) programme, that brings together 10 of the most promising personalities in the younger generation of intellectuals, critics and exhibit commissioners. The aim of the programme is not to create more conferences or debates, but to develop the visibility of the Parisian artistic scene internationally and to encourage meetings and exchanges between its players and rising figures in the field of art criticism.

Selected among the propositions of international organisations (IKT, De Appel, Columbi, le Magasin…) the participants in the ICI programme receive a 4-day invitation to visit FIAC and to attend several of the numerous events that are taking place in Paris during that period. Their trip and stay are covered by the organisers, who also will facilitate their visits to various venues of the Parisian art scene (museums, art centres, foundations, collections…) and meetings with its important figures—artists, dealers, collectors, curators, critics. The Marcel Duchamp Prize

Continuing in its goal to federate the energies of the French artistic scene, FIAC has joined the organisers of the Marcel Duchamp Prize for the second year. It will exhibit the 4 short-listed artists, Adel Adbessemed, Leandro Erlich, Philippe Mayayx and Bruno Peinado, who have been invited to create a specific project for the occasion. The winner will be announced on Saturday 28 October at 12 o’clock at the Grand Palais.

4) The energy of Paris

During FIAC 2006 , there will be a particularly intense artistic activity in Paris. Besides the newly opened or renovated museums such as the Muse'e du Quai Branly, the Orangerie and the Muse'e des Arts De'coratifs, a uniquely rich and varied programme of exhibitions will be open during FIAC: Yves Klein, Robert Rauschenberg, Vija Celmins, the collection of the Caisse de De'pots et Consignations at the Centre Pompidou, Maurice Denis at the Muse'e d’Orsay, Karen Kilmnik at the Muse'e d’art moderne de la Ville de Paris, the cycle of events “5 Billion Years" at the Palais de Tokyo, Lee Friedlander at the Jeu de Paume, Gary Hill at the Fondation Cartier, Balenciaga at the Muse'e de la Mode, the collection of Sylvio Perlstein at the Maison Rouge, Adel Abdessemed at the Plateau, not to mention Jeff Wall and Fracis Morellet at Orsay, Candida Hofer at the Louvre, Pawel Althamer at Pompidou. The Festival d’Automne proposes Ernesto Neto’s installation in the Pantheon and Cameron Jamie’s performance at the Ope'ra Comique. Thanks to FIAC’s close collaboration with the figures responsible for these events we can offer collectors and guests of honour attending the fair an exciting programme filled with openings and private viewings, as well as evening events, receptions, brunches….

5) More and better services

One of the priorities of FIAC 2006 is an improved quality of services provided for all visitors , especially in terms of rest and bar spaces. This concern is obviously addressed in the services offered to French and international collectors. In both the Cour Carre'e and the Grand Palais, private lounge and reception areas designed by Giulio Capellini and an original bar concept conceived by Alain Passard, chef of l’Arpe'ge, will be at their disposition. They can also take advantage of a fleet of official cars made available by Citroen, a FIAC partner for the second year as well as a valet service. The Parcours Prive'e programme brings together the important players of the Parisian cultural scene and for the first time, thanks to our partnership with the Comite' Colbert, the greatest names in French luxury goods and services. Another notable new service is the offer by our partner AXA art of free insurance for works purchased at the FIAC.

It is important to emphasise that all these new or renewed initiatives reflect the desire of numerous players in the economic and cultural sectors (both public and private) to invest the same energy into working together. We offer them our sincere gratitude.

We also extend our thanks to those who contribute to the richness of the FIAC, and without whom it simply would not exist: the gallery owners. And unfortunately, because two important personalities in the French gallery scene, Jean Fournier and Phillip Nelson, as well as a great English lady, Annely Juda,passed away in 2006, we have a special thought for them as the fair approaches. In gratitude and admiration, we dedicate this 33rd edition of the FIAC to their memory.
Martin Bethenod, commissioner-general and Jennifer Flay, artistic director

New galleries at FIAC 2006 compared with 2005 are indicated with an * Practical FIAC

Grand Palais, avenue Winston Churchill, Paris 8e & Cour Carre'e of the Louvre, rue de Rivoli, Paris 1er

From Wednesday 26th through 29th October: 12am- 21pm
Monday 30th October: 12am - 17pm
Tuesday 24th October
18pm - 2pm: Private visits of the Cour Carre'e of the Louvre (reserved for collectors by invitation only)

Wednesday 25th October

11am- 2pm: Private visits of the Grand Palais (reserved for collectors by invitation only)
3pm - 5pm: Opening for press and professionals
5pm- 22pm: Opening
Saturday 28th October
10am- 12am: Private visits of the Grand Palais and the Cour Carre'e of the Louvre (reserved for collectors by invitation only)

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