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FIAC 1989: Germany as Guest of Honor at Grand Palais

festival-fair · 2026-04-23

The FIAC art fair, held at the Grand Palais from October 7 to 15, 1989, featured Germany as its guest of honor for the second edition of this initiative. Following Spain's participation the previous year, Germany—described as the leading country in the European contemporary art market—was represented by 24 galleries. The fair aimed to highlight European artistic dynamics and Paris's role within that context.

Key facts

  • FIAC took place at the Grand Palais from October 7 to 15, 1989.
  • Germany was the guest of honor for the second time.
  • Spain was the guest of honor the previous year.
  • 24 German galleries participated.
  • Germany was described as the leading country in the European contemporary art market.
  • The fair aimed to emphasize European artistic dynamics.
  • Paris was positioned as a key player in the European art scene.
  • The event was covered by artpress in October 1989.

Entities

Institutions

  • FIAC
  • Grand Palais
  • artpress

Locations

  • Paris
  • France
  • Germany
  • Spain
  • Europe

Sources