AKAA
First launched in 2016, AKAA, whose acronym stands for Also Known As Africa, positions itself as the leading fair dedicated to artists from Africa and its diaspora in France. This rendez-vous awaited by art lovers, is held annually in conjunction with a rich and dynamic cultural week in the French capital, the place to be for the art world international community. Over the years, AKAA has remained true to its original vision, an invitation to discover artists who claim a link in their practice to the African continent. A contemporary look at these artistic scenes that goes beyond geographical borders, open to dialog, discovery and wonder without clichés or preconceptions. Thus, to accompany the artistic projects of its exhibitors, AKAA has created Les Rencontres, a cultural platform within the fair where artists, curators, thinkers, art professionals and visitors may express themselves and debate publicly. Through a rich program of conferences, screenings, performances and readings, Les Rencontres AKAA invites each and everyone to reflect on questions related to current artistic issues and the art market in Africa. For its seventh edition, the fair returns to the Carreau du Temple with new dates, October 20-23, 2022, to once again celebrate the contemporary art scenes of Africa and Paris.
Victoria Mann shares her views!
Director AKAA – Art and Design Fairr
1 minute in the booth
by Pauline Loeb
Primo Marella Gallery at AKAA 2023
Band of Vices at AKAA 2023
Afronova Gallery at AKAA 2023
MCC Gallery at AKAA 2023
AKAA 2023
Location
Carreau du temple
4 rue Eugène Spuller
75003 Paris
France
Dates
20 – 22 October 2023
Entrance Fee
General Admission: €16
Reduced Rate: €11
Children under 12: Free
Art Book: €39
Mediums
Installations
Paintings
Sculptures
Art Periods
Contemporary
Contact
contact@akaafair.com
Website
Insights AKAA
Victoria Mann
Director AKAA – Art and Design Fair
What would you say is the DNA of AKAA?
Over the years, AKAA has remained true to its original vision, an invitation to discover artists who claim a link in their practice to the African continent. A contemporary look at these artistic scenes that goes beyond geographical borders, open to dialog, discovery and wonder without clichés or preconceptions. AKAA is a space for artists, art professionals, art collectors and lovers to meet, exchange and contribute to the rise and strength of contemporary art from Africa and beyond on the French and international market place.
What type of galleries are chosen to exhibit, and why?
Our exhibitors are selected by a committee of art professionals whose knowledge and experience of these art scenes allow each year for a selection of galleries with cutting edge programs and exhibition projects for the fair. Over the past editions, AKAA has forged its place in the fair calendar as unmissable for high quality and discovery.
What is the price range of pieces? Who is the average buyer?
A wide range of prices are available, catering to different types of buyers, from first acquisitions to established and renowned art collections. We’ve seen artists being acquired by private and public collections as well as young collectors and spontaneous buyers being able to indulge in a “coup de coeur” as we say in french.
“AKAA is a space for artists, art professionals, art collectors and lovers to dialog, encounter, and contribute to the rise and strength of contemporary art scenes from Africa and beyond.”
AKAA © Teller Report
Who is the typical attendee of AKAA?
We welcome many different types of visitors, and that melting pot of attendees is part of what makes AKAA one of the most dynamic and pleasant fairs to attend. We welcome collectors, institutions and art professionals form all over France, Europe and the world. AKAA is on their calendars as a place of reunion and networking. First time visitors venture to AKAA and often end up staying longer than planned. And of course, AKAA would not be what it is without the many artists from all over who show up all fair week long and are eager to speak of their work and share with our visitors.
What strategy – physical as digital – will you adopt in medium to long term?
I believe it is most important to keep finding balance between physical and digital. Though I don’t believe the arts can thrive solely on digital presentation, virtual solutions are today a real added value to the physical experience, and that is exactly what we seek to offer. Every edition strives to be more and more accessible while encouraging our visitor-ship to enhance their physical connection with the art through digital solutions, such as our online Viewing Rooms, which open a few days before the fair and stay online until the end of November.
What are two other art fairs you would suggest?
Felix Art Fair and Untitled Miami are a couple of my favorites.
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@douwesfineart at @pan_amsterdam 2023. @evertdouwes presents a painting by #jeanpierrecassigneul @cassigneul_official.
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@wiloandgrove at @start.strasbourg 2023. Co founder @fannysaulay presents a watercolor by @raphaele_ele.
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@wiloandgrove at @start.strasbourg 2023. Co founder @fannysaulay presents a watercolor by @raphaele_ele.
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@galerielouissack at @fabparisfair 2023. Co founder @rebekasack presents a painting by #hisaodomoto from 1966.
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@galerielouissack at @fabparisfair 2023. Co founder @rebekasack presents a painting by #hisaodomoto from 1966.
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📣1 minute in the booth at @start.strasbourg 2023!
▪️Will & Grove: Paris
@wiloandgrove
▪️Sandra Blum
@galeriesandrablum
▪️Guy Peters Gallery: Knokke-Heist
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▪️Galerie PJ: Metz
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▪️Kraemer Gallery: Strasbourg
@kraemer.gallery
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Nov 25
📣1 minute in the booth at @start.strasbourg 2023!
▪️Will & Grove: Paris
@wiloandgrove
▪️Sandra Blum
@galeriesandrablum
▪️Guy Peters Gallery: Knokke-Heist
@guypietersgallery
▪️Galerie PJ: Metz
@galerie.pj
▪️Kraemer Gallery: Strasbourg
@kraemer.gallery
#artfair #artgallery #contemporaryart #christo #artcurator #artist
@galeriearianecy at @pan_amsterdam 2023. Founder Ariane presents a wall ceramic sculpture by @samuelyal.
#artfair #samuelyal #contemporaryart #contemporaryceramics #ceramicart #ceramicartist #emergingartist #artcurator
Nov 24
@galeriearianecy at @pan_amsterdam 2023. Founder Ariane presents a wall ceramic sculpture by @samuelyal.
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24-26 November 2023, Strasbourg.
Here are the artists and galeries in order of appearance:
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▪️@Philippe Dutilleul at @galerie_decorde
▪️@ej_phidut at Galerie Don Carli
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▪️@brookedidonato at @quandlesfleursnoussauvent
Thank you @laureplusmax for the gorgeous graphic jumpsuit 🖤
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Nov 23
@start.strasbourg 2023! I’m taking you to St-ART a very qualitative regional art fair, buzzing with young talents, alongside very established artists. A true gem to visit until Sunday!
24-26 November 2023, Strasbourg.
Here are the artists and galeries in order of appearance:
▪️@crespinrm at @galeriesandrablum
▪️@Philippe Dutilleul at @galerie_decorde
▪️@ej_phidut at Galerie Don Carli
▪️@amelie_dauteur_art at @wiloandgrove
▪️@alfrenoartist at @heart_gallery_paris
▪️@brookedidonato at @quandlesfleursnoussauvent
Thank you @laureplusmax for the gorgeous graphic jumpsuit 🖤
#artfair #establishedartist #contemporaryart #emergingartist #emergingart #youngtalent #artcollector #strasbourg #strasbourgevent #artlover #artenthousiasts
📣 1 minute in the booth at @fabparisfair 2023!
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▪️Louis & Sack: Paris
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▪️Desmet Fine Art: Brussels
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▪️Galerie Christophe Gaillard: Paris
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▪️Camille Sourget Bookshop: Paris
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▪️De Jonckheere Gallery: Geneva
@dejonckheerefineart
▪️Galerie Léage: Paris
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▪️Louis & Sack: Paris
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▪️Desmet Fine Art: Brussels
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▪️Galerie Monbrison: Paris
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@bail_art partner of @fabparisfair! Clara Pagnussatt, live from the Grand Palais Éphémère, presents the service of art leasing Bail Art is offering to the participating galleries. Thank you Clara 🙏🏻
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Other great artworks are on view, such as an ostrich by #diegogiacometti, a whimsical clown by #marcchagall, a beach scene by #keesvandongen or three ceramics that are unique pieces by #pablopicasso.
Don’t miss out! Booth B17, Grand Palais Éphémère, 22-26 November.
#modernart #modernpainting #artcollector #claudelalanne #masterpieces #artcurator #artlovers
Nov 22
@helenebaillygallery is definitely my must-see booth at @fabparisfair 2023! She presents here 18 stunning pieces of modern art. I fell in love with a massive painting of #sergepoliakoff and a poteaux of a mustketeer paintor by #pablopicasso, both from 1967.
Other great artworks are on view, such as an ostrich by #diegogiacometti, a whimsical clown by #marcchagall, a beach scene by #keesvandongen or three ceramics that are unique pieces by #pablopicasso.
Don’t miss out! Booth B17, Grand Palais Éphémère, 22-26 November.
#modernart #modernpainting #artcollector #claudelalanne #masterpieces #artcurator #artlovers
@fabparisfair 2023! Born from the merger of Fine Arts and La Biennale, FAB Paris has become much bigger and more international, with 110 carefully selected galleries, from 12 countries. I have truly been impressed by what I’ve seen today. Don’t miss out, I promesse you won’t be disappointed!
22-26 November, Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris.
Here are the name of the galleries, in order they appear in the video:
▪️Didier Aaron - A45
@didieraarongallery
▪️Demisch Danant - C29
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▪️Jean-Baptiste de Proyart - A46
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@cadres_montanari
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▪️Frédérique Matteo - C9A
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▪️Applicat-Prazan - C2
@applicat_prazan @applicatprazan_premium
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Nov 21
@fabparisfair 2023! Born from the merger of Fine Arts and La Biennale, FAB Paris has become much bigger and more international, with 110 carefully selected galleries, from 12 countries. I have truly been impressed by what I’ve seen today. Don’t miss out, I promesse you won’t be disappointed!
22-26 November, Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris.
Here are the name of the galleries, in order they appear in the video:
▪️Didier Aaron - A45
@didieraarongallery
▪️Demisch Danant - C29
@demischdanant
▪️Steinitz - A48
@galerie.steinitz
▪️Jean-Baptiste de Proyart - A46
@proyart21books
▪️Galerie Cahn - C10
@galerie_cahn
▪️Galerie Montanari - C7
@cadres_montanari
▪️Lucas Ratton - A38
@galerielucasratton
▪️Xavier Eeckhout - A7
@xaviereeckhout
▪️Galerie Jean-Christophe Charbonnier - C23
@galeriejccharbonnier
▪️Galerie Sismann - A41
@galeriesismann
▪️Brame & Lorenceau - A20
@bramelorenceau
▪️Frédérique Matteo - C9A
@frederique_mattei
▪️Applicat-Prazan - C2
@applicat_prazan @applicatprazan_premium
#fabparis #antiqueart #finejewelry #oldmasterpainting #artlover #artcurator #artenthusiast #modernpainting #romanscuplture #japanesearmor #bronzesculpture #rarebooks #designfurniture #design #artfair