The historic venue, recently restored to the tune of €466m, is among a number of cultural institutions in Paris affected by heavy rains this week

The French First Lady took a turn around the galleries at the Grand Palais

Galleries and buyers rise to the occasion of the fair's debut at the Grand Palais

From a canon-reshaping survey of Surrealism to an unearthing of the zombie myth

The Dutch artist’s famously restrained work will feature at the fair and major European dealer and institutional shows opening in October

As part of a rousing new scheme, dozens of exhibitors will unveil notable works only once the fair opens to the general public

Before the fair opens later this week, must-see highlights include an iconic film-maker’s erotic sketches and a pivotal Ana Mendieta work

The Paris fair's third edition will welcome 195 galleries—41 more than last year—from 42 countries

The event formerly known as Paris+ par Art Basel will move to the Grand Palais this year