/ MENART FAIR 2026: A SUCCESSFUL OPENING NIGHT! 23–25 October 2026 | 116 rue de Turenne, Paris 3rd arrondissement More than 1,500 guests gathered on Thursday evening to celebrate the opening of the seventh edition of Menart Fair! Institutions, collectors and art enthusiasts from around the world discovered this new edition, marked by a remarkable number of acquisitions from the very first hours. The fair welcomes you in complete safety until Sunday, October 25! MAITHA ABDALLA, FIRST RECIPIENT OF THE BOUCHERON “COUP DE CŒUR” Prize! One of the highlights of the opening night was the presentation of the inaugural Boucheron “Coup de Cœur” Prize to Emirati artist Maitha Abdalla by Hélène Poulit-Duquesne, CEO of Maison Boucheron. A partner of Menart Fair since 2024, Maison Boucheron reaffirms through this distinction its commitment to women's artistic creation, artistic freedom and the international visibility of artists from the MENA region. An internationally recognised multidisciplinary artist, Maitha Abdalla explores the connections between memory, identity, tradition and women's emancipation. Discover her bronze sculpture "Hug My Land" in the Agora: a deeply moving work born from the desire to embrace the earth and protect what connects us to our origins. Through the figure of a woman curled in on herself, in a gesture that conveys both vulnerability and protection, the artist invites us to reflect on our relationship with belonging, memory and the inner refuge that each of us carries within. BOLD GALLERIES, ARTISTS TO DISCOVER 34 galleries from 18 countries bring Menart Fair to life, offering a mix of discoveries, encounters, and new acquisitions. Photos ©️ Irene de Rosen Not to be missed: the REVEALING section, bringing together 7 galleries, each presenting a solo exhibition by one artist. Seven distinctive artistic worlds, seven bold perspectives and seven exciting discoveries! PROJECT ROOM: ALGERIA IN THE SPOTLIGHT! Curated by Wassyla Tamzali, the Project Room brings together 12 emerging artists who live and work in Algeria, offering a distinctive and independent perspective on contemporary Algerian art. A rare opportunity to discover these artists in France and experience the strength and vitality of their creative practice. NOT TO BE MISSED: THE PANEL DISCUSSIONS Menart Fair is also a place for dialogue, reflection and encounters. Four exceptional discussions await you! Friday, 23 October Where is Home ? Project room Algérie 3:00–4:30 pm Panel discussion in French 5:00–6:30 pm Panel discussion in French Moderated by Mario Choueiry Programme Officer, Museum and Exhibitions Department, Institut du Monde Arabe Moderated by Malika Dorbani-Bouabdellah art historian and former curator and director of the Museum of Fine Arts in Algiers Speakers Speakers Nadine Atallah, Éric Delpont, Feriel Fodil, Arnauld Pierre Léna Kemiche, Seloua Luste Boulbina, Wassyla Tamzali, Samir Toumi Saturday, 24 October The Arab museum boom: Are we building structures or audiences? Arab Art Yesterday, Arab Art Today 3:00–4:30 pm Panel discussion in English 5:00–6:30 pm Panel discussion in English Moderated by Michele Anbar Haddad Editor-in-Chief of Matahef magazine Moderated by Rebecca Anne Proctor freelance journalist, author, editor and cultural strategy consultant Speakers Speakers Farah Abushullaih, Anhar Salem, Doug McCraw, Amedeo Schiattarella, Eman Zidan Kalim Bechara, Essia Hamdi, Anne-Sophie Joncoux Pilorget, Naïla Kettaneh-Kunigk, Mona Ahmed Saïd We wish you a wonderful artistic weekend, full of discoveries, emotions, and encounters! Don’t forget to book your ticket here as well as your guided tour! PRACTICAL INFORMATION Dates Friday, 23 October, noon to 8 PM Saturday, 24 October, noon to 8 PM Sunday, 25 October, noon to 7 PM Access 116 rue de Turenne – 75003 Paris Institutions & Collectors' Preview Thursday, 22 October, from 3 PM to 10 PM VIP opening Thursday, 22 October, from 6 PM to 10 PM Exclusive VIP access From Friday 23 to Sunday 25, 11 AM to noon Rate 16 € 11 €  - students 25 €  - catalog Copyright ©️ 2026 FANNART SAS