Paris Art Insider: Finally Understanding Contemporary Art｜France

Introduction at the Louvre: Origins of Art Collecting (30 min)
Meet outside the Louvre, one of the world’s most famous museums. Learn how the first art collectors shaped history and built collections that later became public treasures.

Gallery Walk at Palais Royal: Buying Modern Art & Talking artspeak (30 min)
Stroll along a street of contemporary galleries. Learn how to buy modern art and how to “talk artspeak”. Understand how galleries help artists to reach collectors.

Bourse de Commerce: Contemporary Art & Fashion (30min)
Continue at the Bourse de Commerce, home to the art collection of the richest man of France: François Pinault. Discover the role of French fashion brands, like Kering and Louis Vuitton, in supporting contemporary art through collections, exhibitions, and collaborations with artists.

Auction house Hôtel Drouot: A Parisian institution (30 min)
Walk to Hôtel Drouot, Paris’s historic auction house. Discover how people buy and value older art in one of Paris’s oldest art institutions. See how auctions work and hear stories of famous sales. Learn about the roles of auctioneers, collectors, and sellers, and get a real insider view of the Parisian art market.