Outsider Art Fair Paris 2017: 34 international galleries at Hôtel du Duc
From October 19 to 22, 2017, the Hôtel du Duc in Paris hosted the European Outsider Art Fair (OAF), featuring 34 participants from around the globe. Representing Italy were Maroncelli 12, Rizomi_Art Brut, and M&M Gallery. The event began with a preview for art advisors and collectors, leading into a well-attended vernissage. The fair highlighted self-taught and outsider artists, with prominent galleries such as Andrew Edlin Gallery and Cavin-Morris Gallery presenting works by Bill Traylor among others. M&M Gallery received the title of best gallery for showcasing Davide Mansueto Raggio and Moldovan artist Kuffjca Cozma. The Creative Growth Art Center featured Judith Scott and Dan Miller, alongside artists like Julia Sisi and Joškin Šiljan. Additional resources were provided by Halle Saint Pierre, Raw Vision, and Artension.
Key facts
- Outsider Art Fair Paris 2017 held at Hôtel du Duc, October 19–22.
- 34 international galleries from 11 countries including US, France, Switzerland, UK, Germany, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium, Russia, Japan, Haiti.
- Italian galleries: Maroncelli 12 (Milan), Rizomi_Art Brut (Parma), M&M Gallery (Genoa).
- Preview on October 19 attracted art advisors, critics, museum directors, collectors, VIPs.
- Galerie du Marché (Lausanne) offered works by Aloïse (€6,000), Scottie Wilson (€3,000–4,000), Johann Hauser (€30,000).
- M&M Gallery deemed best by New York Times and Artforum critic; showed Davide Mansueto Raggio and Kuffjca Cozma.
- Creative Growth Art Center (Oakland) sold Judith Scott work for €46,500 and Dan Miller for €11,000.
- Plains Indian Ledger Drawings (19th century) shown by Donald Ellis (New York).
Entities
Artists
- Bill Traylor
- Yoshiyaso Hirano
- Joseph Yoakum
- J.B. Murray
- Luboš Plný
- Aloïse
- Madge Gill
- Scottie Wilson
- Johann Hauser
- Johann Fischer
- Josef Wittlich
- Diego
- Gil Batle
- Izabella Ortiz
- Evelyne Postic
- David Abisror
- Jean-Pierre Nadau
- Davide Mansueto Raggio
- Kuffjca Cozma
- Julia Sisi
- Joškin Šiljan
- Julien Friedler
- Kikko
- Bibesco
- Judith Scott
- Dan Miller
- Greg Haberny
- Daniel Cordier
Institutions
- Outsider Art Fair
- Hôtel du Duc
- Andrew Edlin Gallery
- Cavin-Morris Gallery
- Galerie du Marché
- Norman Brosterman
- Polysémie
- M&M Gallery
- Maroncelli 12
- Rizomi_Art Brut
- Creative Growth Art Center
- Donald Ellis
- Catinca Tabacaru
- Halle Saint Pierre
- Raw Vision
- Artension
- Museo-Attivo delle Forme Inconsapevoli
- Atelier Diblu
- New York Times
- Artforum
- Venice Biennale
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Hôtel du Duc
- rue de la Michodière
- New York
- United States
- Switzerland
- Lausanne
- England
- Germany
- Netherlands
- Luxembourg
- Belgium
- Russia
- Moscow
- Japan
- Haiti
- Italy
- Milan
- Parma
- Genoa
- Genoa-Quarto
- Oakland
- Marseille
- Saint Sever du Moustier
- Melegnano
- Venice
- Arsenale