Art Basel Paris: Strong Interest and $100M Artwork Amid Protests

The preview events for the Art Basel Paris art fair have opened and generated significant interest, The New York Times and ARTnews reported.

According to the report by The New York Times, the lavish preview took place under the shadow of the ongoing protests in France. Meanwhile, ARTnews reported positive energy surrounding the fair's opening, accompanied by a smattering of early sales.

ARTnews noted that the works on display included a single piece of art valued at approximately $100 million. Further details regarding the identity of the artwork or the total volume of transactions at the fair have not yet been released.