Drawing Now Paris is the first contemporary art fair exclusively dedicated to drawing in Europe. Since its inception in 2007, it has established itself as an essential meeting point for enthusiasts, collectors, and professionals in the field.
For its 18th edition, Drawing Now Paris will once again take place at the Carreau du Temple, in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, from Thursday, March 27 to Sunday, March 30, 2025. This unmissable event will showcase an exceptional selection of international galleries presenting works covering the last fifty years of contemporary drawing.
Pausa di Silenzio (2024), Nicola De Luca, Graphite on Cardboard, 45x90 cm
A Rich and Diverse Program
Drawing Now Paris 2025 will be structured around several distinct sectors, each bringing a unique dimension to the event. The General sector, located on the ground floor, will bring together galleries that highlight a focused artist, with at least 30% of their stand dedicated to a single work or a series of works by a specific artist. On the -1 floor, the Insight sector will offer captivating immersions into the world of one or two artists, whether they are French or international, allowing visitors to discover their works in depth. Also on this floor, the Process sector will explore the fascinating interactions between drawing and other artistic disciplines, such as photography, animation, architecture, and art history, creating a dialogue between these different forms of expression. This diversity of approaches will allow visitors to experience a rewarding journey, blending exploration, reflection, and discovery.
Explore our selection of available drawings
Retrato de Mujer V (2022), Hector Acevedo, Graphite on Paper, 30.5x23 cm
An Independent Selection Committee
The fair maintains its high standards of quality thanks to an independent selection committee composed of influential figures from the art world. Under the artistic direction of Joana P. R. Neves, this committee includes Hélène Guenin, Carole Haensler, Anita Haldemann, Catherine Hellier du Verneuil, Christophe Billard, Frédéric de Goldschmidt, Pascal Neveux, and Philippe Piguet.
The Drawing Now 2025 Prize: A Recognition of Talent
“Who am I?” No. 12 (2023), Valérie Poupon, Ink on Paper, 36x48 cm
For 14 years, the Drawing Now Prize has honored contemporary creation by awarding an artist under 50 selected from those exhibited at the fair. For the 2025 edition, the nominated artists are Mélanie Berger (Archiraar Gallery), Susanna Inglada (Maurits van de Laar), Farah Khelil (lilia ben salah), Violaine Lochu (ANALIX FOREVER), and Roméo Mivekannin (Galerie Eric Dupont). The winner will be announced on Wednesday, March 26, during the fair's opening, and will receive a prize of 15,000 euros. This award includes production support for an exhibition at the Drawing Lab as well as the publication of a monographic catalog. This prize thus represents a great opportunity for the selected artist to enhance their visibility and continue their artistic development.
Ormeaux (2025), Geneviève Durantou, Pencil on Paper, 80x65 cm
Focus on ArtMajeur Artists
During this period, ArtMajeur highlights a selection made by the team and inspired by Drawing Now, allowing the discovery of artists and their drawings. This selection offers a deep reflection on universal themes such as identity, perception, and interconnection. For example, Nicola De Luca, with Pausa di Silenzio, explores the duality of shadow through a composition where the female figure and her shadow silently converse, with visual elements reminiscent of cinema and the dynamics of movement.
Tehos Black Eye - 2024 - 03 (2024), Tehos, Ink on Paper, 65x50 cm
On the other hand, Hector Acevedo, in Retrato de Mujer V, introduces a surreal female figure where the mouth is replaced by a leaf, offering a dreamlike and enigmatic vision. Valérie Poupon, with her work Who am I? No. 12, questions identity through a female portrait made with Indian ink, playing on strong contrasts and an expressive approach that reflects the fragility and ephemerality of being. Geneviève Durantou, in Ormeaux, presents us with an abstract and organic composition, where fluid and intertwined forms, along with a varied color palette, suggest constant transformation and evolution. Finally, Tehos, with Black Eye - 2024 - 03, creates a minimalist composition centered around a human pupil, addressing themes of perception and introspection in a style that is both hypnotic and cosmic. This selection thus highlights works that invite exploration of the inner and outer world, each offering a unique reflection through the medium of drawing.
The ArtMajeur team will be present at Drawing Now Paris 2025 to meet with artists, partner galleries, and explore new trends in contemporary drawing. We will provide live updates from the event as well as exclusive interviews with key figures in this vibrant artistic scene.
Jean Dubreil
