Art Basel Paris brings galleries and collectors together, but its public programme raises a broader question: what should a major art fair offer those who are not buying anything?
French authorities are preparing a major security operation for Saturday, with museums closing and some demonstrations restricted after last weekend’s violence.
A suspect has been detained after shots were fired from a vehicle in communities southwest of Paris, killing one person and injuring four. French investigators have not established a motive.
International buyers have attended Art Basel Paris at the Grand Palais despite heightened security following protests. The 211-gallery fair opens to the public on Friday.
