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Pace Gallery Brings Jean Dubuffet and Multigenerational Artists to Art Basel Paris 2026

festival-fair · 2026-10-16

Pace Gallery is set to present a fascinating mix of artists at booth #A30 during Art Basel Paris in 2026, featuring both contemporary and historical works. A highlight of the exhibition is the artwork of Jean Dubuffet, a French artist who joined Pace in 1967 and held his first solo show, Painted Sculptures, in New York the following year. With nearly six decades of collaboration with Pace, Dubuffet's art showcases his departure from conventional styles and his lasting influence, which resonates through the works of modern artists on display. Notable names include Yto Barrada, Lynda Benglis, Nigel Cooke, and many others, offering a variety of paintings, sculptures, and paper works.

Key facts

  • Pace Gallery will exhibit at Art Basel Paris 2026 in booth #A30.
  • The booth is anchored by paintings by Jean Dubuffet.
  • Pace has represented Dubuffet for nearly 60 years; he joined the gallery in 1967.
  • Dubuffet's first solo show with Pace, Painted Sculptures, was in New York in 1968.
  • The presentation includes a multigenerational group of artists.
  • Contemporary artists on the booth include Yto Barrada, Lynda Benglis, Nigel Cooke, Mary Corse, Elmgreen & Dragset, Pam Evelyn, Huong Dodinh, Loie Hollowell, Alicja Kwade, Li Songsong, and Lee Ufan.
  • The booth features paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by contemporary practitioners.
  • Dubuffet's works on view reflect his bold departures from art historical traditions and his lasting impact on contemporary art.

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  • Paris
  • France
  • New York
  • United States

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