Art Basel confirms rise of Paris in art world

By STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP Art Basel launched its inaugural fair in Paris on Thursday, seen as capping the re-emergence of the French capital as a major arts hub following the impact of Brexit on its main rival, London. Art Basel launched its inaugural fair in Paris on Thursday, seen as capping the re-emergence of the French capital as a major arts hub following the impact of Brexit on its main rival, London. But the event also raised eyebrows for controversially replacing a longstanding local art event. With “Paris + Art Basel”, the world’s biggest fair organiser has added another major cit…

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