Third edition to highlight spiritual, cultural and commercial links between the continent and parallel regions

With an emphasis on the French scene, the fair walks a fine line between boosterism and parochialism

The ritual objects include Mezcala and Chontal sculpture, plus Olmec stone celts

The 17th-century work, a depiction of Christ as a child, could set a new artist record in June

The 27th edition of Salon du Dessin at Palais Brongniart assembles 39 dealers from Europe and the US

Violent animal video triggers another avalanche of criticism for provocative Algerian artist

Paris-based group criticises sponsorship by French oil company Total

"We are stupefied"—50 art professionals sign open letter in defence of María Inés Rodríguez

Event founded by Christian Deydier is scheduled to debut one month after La Biennale Paris, to coincide with Fiac

Sixty works donated by European and Arab artists will stay at the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris until a permanent home is built

Marble work, which goes on show in Lyon this week, is based on a photograph when the German chancellor was a member of the Free German Youth movement

Arco Madrid is changing strategy for its 37th edition

Artist talks about her inspirations ahead of Pompidou exhibition

The Paris- and London-based design fair looks to forge Francophone links in collector-rich region

Space founded by the Giacometti Foundation will also include a research centre and a venue for temporary shows

Parisian photography centre's programme will show a "strong commitment to women and emerging artists"

Paris museum has shut its Islamic Arts department, while Musée d'Orsay and Musée de l'Orangerie are also on high alert

There are mixed feelings to installing sculpture outside major museums in French capital

Galleries forced to decide whether to work with artists accused of sexual harassment

Galerie Bartoux staff discovered €425,000 bronze missing at closing time

Converted garage in Paris' Marais district will host double the number of exhibitions

Poland’s prime minister has offered to save the work from censorship and the “dictates of political correctness”

Move spurred by recent success of 120 Beats per Minute film about Aids activism

Second edition of the contemporary art fair mirrors growing global attention on art from Africa, both commercially and institutionally

The Chanel fashion designer has picked 100 pictures to present at the fair, revealing his affinity for black-and-white photography

Led by a major Man Ray, auctions at Christie's, Sotheby's and Leclere play to sophisticated collectors in town for the Paris Photo fair

The new fair from the organisers of the Salon du Dessin mixes paintings, sculpture and drawings from the Renaissance to the contemporary

Work was revealed by actor dressed as Queen Elizabeth II, marking 100th anniversary of contentious declaration

French-Lebanese couple among shortlist of artists who were all born outside France