Emerging Paris Galleries Challenge FIAC Dominance in 1988

A new generation of art dealers has established galleries in Paris, operating independently from the established FIAC art fair. These newcomers include Antoine Candau, Philippe Casini, Bernard Jordan, Alain Gutharc, Dany Ballin, Gabrielle Maubrie, and Michel Vidal. Their galleries are primarily located in peripheral areas like Beaubourg and Bastille, often situated in courtyards or upper floors rather than prominent street-front locations. This movement represents a significant shift in the Parisian art market structure during the late 1980s, with emerging dealers choosing alternative exhibition spaces and business models outside the traditional fair system.