International art fair Paris, France Salon du Dessin

The Salon du Dessin: The Premier International Gathering for Drawing and Works on Paper

For over thirty years, the Salon du Dessin has established itself as the unmissable event dedicated to the art of drawing in all its forms. Each spring, in the heart of Paris, the Palais Brongniart hosts this prestigious fair, bringing together around forty specialized art galleries from France and abroad. These galleries present works ranging from Old Master drawings (Renaissance, 17th, 18th centuries) to modern and contemporary creations. The salon showcases a wide variety of graphic techniques including charcoal, graphite, black chalk, red chalk (sanguine), ink, wash, watercolor, pastel, gouache, pencil, and white chalk highlights. Every piece on display reflects the richness and diversity of the graphic arts heritage.

A Space for Discovery, Education, and the Celebration of Drawing

The Salon du Dessin is far more than a sales exhibition; it is a cultural hub where private collectors, drawing specialists, museum curators, art historians, and contemporary artists come together. Through the International Symposium on Drawing, thematic lectures explore the history, practice, and contemporary issues of graphic creation. Running alongside the fair, the Drawing Week grants rare access to prestigious graphic art collections, usually hidden from public view, in institutions such as the Louvre, the Fondation Custodia, and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs. A true showcase of excellence in works on paper, the Salon du Dessin plays a key role in promoting drawing as an independent discipline, highlighting the professions of art, and supporting the preservation of works on paper, a medium that is both delicate and captivating.