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Drawing Now Paris, 20th edition of the Contemporary Drawing Fair at Carreau du Temple
Forget pixels and digital noise for a moment by diving into the tactile, raw beauty of contemporary drawing. This vibrant gathering turns a historic industrial space into a sprawling gallery, offering you an exclusive glimpse at the latest trends and bold experiments from international artists.
Le Carreau du Temple (Paris 3rd)
About
The 20th edition of Drawing Now Paris takes place at Le Carreau du Temple, showcasing the finest contemporary drawing from across the globe. From March 18 to March 21, 2027, over 70 international galleries gather to highlight a diverse range of artistic practices spanning the last fifty years, from established figures to contemporary innovators. Visitors can explore a rich program featuring exhibitions, performances, and professional talks. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users and provides specific adaptations for deaf, hard-of-hearing, blind, or visually impaired guests, ensuring an inclusive experience for everyone attending this landmark European art fair.
To discover what Drawing Now Paris has to offer over four days at the Carreau du Temple, you would need to visit over 70 galleries around the world and meet nearly 300 artists. As the leading fair in Europe exclusively dedicated to contemporary drawing, it offers a dense and vivid panorama of creation from the last fifty years.
For its 20th edition, Drawing Now Paris will bring together more than 70 international galleries, presenting artists with highly diverse practices, ranging from the rediscovery of historical figures to the most contemporary experimentations.
Through its program of conferences, performances, professional meetings, and exhibitions, Drawing Now Paris highlights the richness and diversity of contemporary drawing. The fair asserts drawing as a space in constant evolution and reinvention, shaped by the aesthetic, technical, and societal challenges of our time. It thus confirms its role as a reference platform for contemporary creation.
Schedule
- Wednesday, March 17, 2027: invitations and VIP passes only
- Thursday, March 18, 2027: 11 am to 8 pm – Open to the public
- Friday, March 19, 2027: 11 am to 8 pm
- Saturday, March 20, 2027: 11 am to 8 pm
- Sunday, March 21, 2027: 11 am to 7 pm
Our take on this event
Drawing Now Paris returns to the Carreau du Temple to celebrate its 20th anniversary. This event stands as a premier European platform dedicated to contemporary drawing, featuring a vast selection of work from more than 70 international galleries and nearly 300 artists. The exhibition highlights the medium's evolution, bridging historical masterpieces with the latest experimental approaches.
Beyond the gallery displays, the fair offers a comprehensive program of lectures, performances, and professional meetings. These sessions delve into the aesthetic and technical shifts that define modern drawing, positioning it as a dynamic and ever-changing art form.
Public access is available from Thursday, March 18 to Saturday, March 20, 2027, between 11:00 and 20:00, and on Sunday, March 21, 2027, from 11:00 to 19:00. Note that Wednesday, March 17, is restricted to VIP pass holders and invitations only. Tickets range from 9 to 16 euros. The venue is equipped to welcome all visitors, including those using wheelchairs or those who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, blind, or visually impaired.
