French Galleries Accuse Art Basel Paris of "Disrespect, Even Contempt"
A group representing over a quarter of the exhibitors released a letter demanding compensation following the fair's abrupt closure.
The Comité Professionnel des Galeries d’Art (CPGA), representing over a quarter of the exhibitors at Art Basel Paris, has accused the event organizers of disrespect and contempt. In a letter addressed to the new director, Karim Crippa, the CPGA demanded fair compensation and stated that the galleries were never consulted about the event's early closure.
The letter, signed by 14 members of the board, including CPGA President Philippe Charpentier, criticized the organizers for poor communication and mistreatment. The decision to terminate the fair early was made on October 22 due to potential demonstrations in Paris and concerns for visitor safety. The organizers informed exhibitors of the decision via email, citing the ongoing protests over France's education system and public services as the reason for the early closure.
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