Paris Photo was created in 1996 and is the most prestigious art fair dedicated to historical and contemporary photography. This fair takes place annually at the Grand Palais in Paris mid-November, and for the first time will be held at the Paramount Pictures Studios in Los Angeles at the end of April 2013. Over the past 16 years, Paris Photo has become a significant event for collectors of contemporary and modern art, photography professionals, artists, as well as for a wider audience of art appreciators.

Both of these fairs take place in the most extraordinary locations these cities have to offer. Each event is unique and displays a diverse collection of photography from the participating galleries. The program will be built around cultural events involving artists, art world professionals, collectors, and cultural institutions

Enriched by the unique cultural environment of these two cities, Paris Photo offers its visitors an unsurpassed experience which brings together all the different trends in photography.

151 EXHIBITORS / MORE THAN 1000 ARTISTS

This unique panorama comes again with an ambitious programming with the exhibitions "Recent Acquisitions", "Private Collection" and "Open Book" as well as official partners' exhibitions & associated events.

The Fair is also punctuated by book signings, the Paris Photo – Aperture Foundation Photobook Awards, and talks by the panel members on the Platform with, among others, Hilla Becher, Rem Koolhaas and David Lynch .

The latter has also selected around a hundred photographs from the participating galleries. His choice will be presented as a book: Paris Photo vu par David Lynch and a course through the heart of the Fair to be found on our mobile app.

A rich new edition, in Paris, capital of photography during the fall

As we look forward to discovering the first edition of Paris Photo Los Angeles at the Paramount Pictures Studios from 25 to 28 April 2013.