Witness a premier art fair unfold in its native city. Below, discover vital details for Menart Fair 2025 ? including event dates at Hotel de la Paiva, pass selections, must-see galleries and talents, plus strategic advice on hotels, eateries, and collateral art happenings.
Menart Fair 2025
Menart Fair 2025 returns to Paris as the premier showcase?for modern and contemporary art from the Middle East, North Africa, and their diasporas! Held from 25-27th October, 2025, at the historic Hotel de la Paiva?(Champs-Elysees), this fair transforms a 19th-century mansion into a labyrinth of artistic innovation. Curated by visionary gallerist Joanna Chevalier, Menart bridges cultures by spotlighting overlooked narratives?from Beirut?s avant-garde scenes to Tehran?s digital art pioneers. Expect 40+ galleries?(e.g., Sabrina Amrani, Tanit Gallery), immersive installations, AR experiences, and live performances. Beyond commerce, it?s a cultural dialogue hub?where politics, identity, and futurism collide. With 15,000+ visitors annually, it?s Paris?s winter art highlight!
  • "Digital Oasis" Pavilion:?Featuring AI-driven art from Cairo?s Zamalek Art Gallery?and VR experiences by Syrian collective The Sub.
  • Country Focus: Morocco:?A curated section with MACAAL Gallery?exploring post-colonial identity through textiles and soundscapes.
  • Live Performances:?Daily Sufi-inspired dance by Algerian artist Nadia Beugre.
  • Emerging Artists Prize:??10,000 award sponsored by Cartier Foundation.
  • Gourmet Lounge:?Lebanese fusion cuisine by Michelin-starred chef Gregory Malouf.
  • Collectors? Tour:?Guided by Louvre?s Islamic Art curator, Yannick Lintz.

Menart Fair 2025 Event Overview

Menart Fair 2025: Your Complete Visitor Guide

Dates:

25 October 2025 - 27 October 2025

Location:

Hotel de la Paiva, 25 Av. des Champs-Elysees, 75008 Paris.

Mission:

to showcase and promote modern and contemporary art from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, fostering cultural exchange and providing a platform for artists and galleries to connect with a global audience

Organizer:

FANNART SAS

Key Highlights of Menart Fair 2025

  • "Digital Oasis" Pavilion:?Featuring AI-driven art from Cairo?s Zamalek Art Gallery?and VR experiences by Syrian collective The Sub.
  • Country Focus: Morocco:?A curated section with MACAAL Gallery?exploring post-colonial identity through textiles and soundscapes.
  • Live Performances:?Daily Sufi-inspired dance by Algerian artist Nadia Beugre.
  • Emerging Artists Prize:??10,000 award sponsored by Cartier Foundation.
  • Gourmet Lounge:?Lebanese fusion cuisine by Michelin-starred chef Gregory Malouf.
  • Collectors? Tour:?Guided by Louvre?s Islamic Art curator, Yannick Lintz.

Why attend to Menart Fair 2025?

  • Opening gala with Iranian composer Mohsen Namjoo.
  • Panel "Art in Exile"?with Yemeni painter Hajjaj?and Iraqi filmmaker Sahim Omar Kalifa.
  • Workshop: "Calligraphy in Digital Age"?by UAE?s eL Seed.
  • Auction for Gaza Aid?featuring donated works.
  • Daily: Curator Walks?(in French/English/Arabic).

Ticket Information:

  • Online Purchase:?Via?Menart website (save 10% ).
  • On-Site:?Credit card only (no cash).
  • VIP Pass (?150):?Includes preview, lounge access, and catalog.
  • Groups (10+):??for 20% discount.
  • Pro Tip:?Buy early! 2024 sold out 3 days in advance.

Getting There:

  • Airports:
  1. Charles de Gaulle (CDG):?RER B train to Gare du Nord Metro Line 2 to Charles de Gaulle?Etoile (30 mins; ?12).
  2. Orly (ORY):?Orlyval shuttle to Antony RER B to Chatelet Line 1 to George V (45 mins; ?14).
  • Metro:?Line 1 (George V) or Line 9 (Franklin D. Roosevelt) 5-min walk.
  • Taxi/Uber:?From central Paris (?15?20).
  • Parking:?Nearby garages at George V (?30/day)?or Parking Champs-Elysees.
  • Accessibility:?Ramps and elevators onsite; free wheelchair loan.

Gallery: Menart Fair 2025

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Mission of Menart Fair 2025

Menart?s core mission is ?Cultural Sovereignty??dismantling Eurocentric art hierarchies by centering MENA perspectives as contemporary, not ?exotic? . It?s a radical reclamation of narrative power, driven by:
Pillars of Action:
Artist Empowerment:
  • 30% of profits fund residencies for artists from conflict zones?(e.g., Gaza, Syria).
  • No censorship policy: Works addressing political oppression (like Palestinian artist Malak Mattar?s?war diaries) are showcased boldly .
Market Equity:
  • Galleries from MENA pay 50% lower fees?than European peers?democratizing access.
  • Collector development programs?mentor first-time buyers from the diaspora.
Education & Legacy:
  • Free school workshops?with Institut du Monde Arabe (e.g., ?Storytelling Through Arabic Calligraphy?).
  • Digital archives?preserve oral histories of displaced artists .
Inclusive Ecosystem:
  • Multilingual labels?(Arabic/French/English), prayer rooms, and halal catering.
  • 40% female curation?in 2025, with a focus on LGBTQ+ artists from Lebanon and Tunisia .
Humanitarian Advocacy:
  • Jan 1 , 2025: Charity auction for Gaza medical aid, featuring donated works by eL Seed?and Shirin Neshat.
  • Carbon-neutral shipping?via partnerships with EcoArt Initiative .

Tips for Visitors of Menart Fair 2025

  1. Arrive Early:?Mornings (11 AM?1 PM) are quieter for deep gallery chats.
  2. Comfort First:?Wear sneakers?Hotel de la Paiva has marble staircases!
  3. Map It:?Download the Menart App?for real-time booth locations and event alerts.
  4. Ask Questions:?Gallerists love sharing stories?inquire about an artist?s journey!
  5. Budget Smart:?Small works (?500?2,000) abound in the "Emerging Corner".
  6. Nearby Eats:?Refuel at Laduree?(macarons) or Mansouria?(legendary Moroccan tagine).
  7. Avoid Crowds:?Skip weekends; Thursday is ideal.
  8. Capture Mindfully:?No flash photography?tag @menartfair for reposts!
  9. Stay Hydrated:?Free water stations on all floors.
  10. Post-Fair Dive:?Visit Centre Pompidou?(15 mins away) for MENA art context.

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