FOCUS Art Boom Fair Celebrates Post-Pandemic Art Renaissance at Louvre Carrousel
The FOCUS Art Fair, organized by Hong Lee Curator, presents an innovative model in the art market by annually changing its themes and exhibition locations. This international fair facilitates direct communication between collectors and artists, promoting creators through interviews and presentations distributed to a network of 800 galleries across France, England, Japan, and Korea. The event provides valuable visibility for participating artists while offering visitors opportunities to discover diverse works across multiple mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, photography, and design. Following successful editions in Porto and Basel in 2020, then Paris and London in 2021, FOCUS Art Fair has grown significantly—from featuring just over 100 artists in its inaugural edition to showcasing 500 international artists at its upcoming Paris event. The London edition celebrated life's colors at venues like the Saatchi Gallery, while the Paris edition, titled 'FOCUS Art Boom,' focuses on art's revival after two pandemic years. Scheduled for September 1-4 at the Carrousel du Louvre, the fair expects 10,000 to 15,000 visitors. The event features works by international artists inspired by the pandemic, reflecting a cultural renaissance that typically follows major crises. FOCUS Art Boom supports emerging artists and promotes new artistic trends through innovative concepts including multiple exhibition spaces, artwork presentations, and artist conversations. The fair emphasizes digital integration through virtual tours, digital artworks, and NFT presentations, representing contemporary artistic developments.
Key facts
- FOCUS Art Fair is organized by Hong Lee Curator
- The fair changes its theme and location annually
- It connects artists with collectors through a network of 800 galleries in France, England, Japan, and Korea
- The 2022 Paris edition features 500 international artists
- The event takes place September 1-4 at Carrousel du Louvre
- Expected attendance is 10,000-15,000 visitors
- The theme 'FOCUS Art Boom' celebrates post-pandemic art revival
- The fair includes digital components like virtual tours and NFT artworks
Entities
Institutions
- FOCUS Art Fair
- Carrousel du Louvre
- Saatchi Gallery
Locations
- Paris
- London
- Porto
- Basel
- France
- England
- Japan
- Korea