Menart Fair 2026 in Paris Explores the Concept of Home with Twelve Algerian Artists
The Menart Fair, an international event dedicated to Middle Eastern and Maghreb art, returns to Paris from October 23-25, 2026, for its seventh edition. Under the theme 'Where is Home?', it highlights memory as a source of inspiration. Twelve Algerian artists participate in this event in the heart of the French capital, as explained by feminist writer and Ateliers Sauvages director Wassyla Tamzali.
Amina Cissé
October 21, 2026 · 1 min read
BriefPublished (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-23
The seventh edition of the Menart Fair will take place in Paris from October 23 to 25, 2026, during “Art Week.” This international fair is dedicated to art from the Middle East and the Maghreb.
This year, the central theme is “Where is Home?”, exploring the notion of home and memory as a source of artistic inspiration.
Twelve Algerian artists will exhibit their works on this occasion, showcasing the richness and diversity of contemporary Maghreb creation.
Wassyla Tamzali, feminist writer and activist as well as founder and director of Ateliers Sauvages in Algiers, provided insights on this Algerian participation and the importance of memory in this event.
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