FIAC Hors Les Murs Takes Over Petit Palais for 43rd Edition

The 43rd edition of FIAC, held in 2016, expanded beyond its traditional venue at the Grand Palais through its Hors les Murs program, which placed artworks in unexpected locations across Paris. The Petit Palais became a central site for this initiative. Curator Susana Gallego-Cuesta, in an interview with artpress, discussed the program's aim to open the avenue connecting the Grand Palais and Petit Palais to passersby, integrating contemporary art into the city's historic fabric. The special feature in artpress n°438 (November 2016) explores the Petit Palais's role in the fair, tracing its history from 1900 to the present. The article highlights how FIAC's off-site program transforms public spaces into exhibition venues, bridging the gap between the art world and everyday urban life.