Full sun, Wednesday September 9, for the inaugural day of Art Paris, perhaps the last fair under the nave of the Grand Palais.
La Fiac and Paris Photo could give up, as everyone thinks, even if the parties concerned remain in an unfortunate diplomatic silence.
A 22 e Art Paris postponed twice, in May and June, virtual, then finally “face-to-face”, against all odds.
“We fought to the end for this edition to be held.
Within a week, it was too early.
Within a week, it was too late.
We had a small window of opportunity ”
, underlines Guillaume Piens, director of the fair, who is reaping the fruits of his obstinacy.
Behind the scenes, participants recall that the fair was reluctant to reimburse the stands in the event of cancellation.
Guillaume the optimist
"was not afraid"
of the statements expected Friday by President Macron on the new constraints related to Covid-19.
On the other hand, he was waiting at 4:15 p.m. for the Minister of Culture, Roselyne.
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