SUMMITS The Grand Palais Éphémère was chosen by the French government to host two diplomatic summits: the Paris Conference to support the Sudanese Transition on 17 May and the Summit on the Financing of African Economies on 18 May. Both brought together some fifteen heads of state. This was also the place where the French President recorded his speech of 12 July 2021, when he made announcements regarding the public health crisis.

ART AND CULTURE Art Paris Art Fair 9 12 September 2021 Postponed to autumn for the second year running due to the health situation, Art Paris was able to maintain its scope and quality, despite the numerous constraints. This 23rd edition brought together 140 modern and contemporary art galleries from some twenty countries, mainly from Europe, but also from Korea, Colombia, Côte d'Ivoire, Guatemala and Uruguay. The 2021 event, which included 39% new participants, stood out with the new arrival or return of major galleries such as Kamel Mennour, Perrotin and Ropac. These prestigious galleries took their place alongside independent galleries and emerging names. Through the theme "Portrait and Figuration. A Focus on the French Scene , guest curator Hervé Mikaeloff shared his view of the French scene

through a selection of some twenty artists from the galleries present. This edition broke its attendance record with nearly 72,800 visitors.

The International Rare Book and Fine Art Fair 23 26 September 2021 The 15th International Rare Book and Fine Art Fair, the leading global exhibition in the field of written, printed and pictorial heritage, took place in autumn. 170 booksellers from all over the world presented more than 100,000 documents at the Grand Palais Éphémère, ranging from the oldest works to the most surprising contemporary avant-gardes. Meanwhile, the Fine Art Experts Fair brought together independent experts and merchants. This section of the fair also included educational areas and conferences with around thirty antique dealers. The guest of honour, the Cité internationale de la Bande dessinée et de l Image, presented some remarkable panels. The fair welcomed nearly 3,000 visitors each day.

FIAC 21 24 October 2021 After a lost year, the FIAC was able to take place in 2021 at the Grand Palais Éphémère, welcoming the 171 international exhibitors of modern and contemporary art, design and publishing who came for this 47th edition. A key venue for collectors and art lovers to discover French and international creation, the FIAC welcomed nearly 47,000 visitors.

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