Art Basel Paris and Artist Studios and Sculpture Parks

The Nelson-Atkins Museum is pleased to offer its patrons an innovative and packed experience in Paris and London. Led by Julián Zugazagoitia, Director and CEO of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. This trip showcases a wide variety of art and sculpture that has defined current cultural trends in Paris and London. 

A highlight of our trip to Paris will be our visit to Grand Palais Art Basel Paris. The second edition of this fair will exhibit artist works from 154 premier galleries participating. We will experience a curator-led tour of select galleries from across the globe. Art Basel Paris will offer both a broad and deep view of the most engaging art across the globe today.

The trip starts in Paris on October 16, 2024 in the early evening. Starting with a visit to the private collection of Almine RechAlmine Rech Ruiz-Picasso is a French art dealer and owner of the eponymous contemporary art gallery. The gallery is known for its representation of minimal, perceptual, and conceptual artists such as James Turrell, John McCracken, and Joseph Kosuth, occupying spaces in ParisBrusselsLondon, New YorkShanghai and Monaco.

In Paris, we will stay at the five star Hôtel Bel Ami in Saint-Germain-des-Prés one of the four administrative quarters of the 6th arrondissement of France, located near the church of the former Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. The Hotel Bel Ami is ideally located in the district near historic Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots frequented by many famous artists. The atmosphere of the Bel Ami is inspired by the Left Bank, an artistic and literary district, which makes it a lively cultural neighboorhood.

We begin our trip to London on Sunday, October 20, 2024 in the late morning. If you are already with the group we will travel to the Paris Gare du Nord train station to get our Eurostar train to London St Pancras. If you are joining us in London, we will start the day with a gallery tour, so we recommend an early morning arrival.

We will stay at Brown's hotel in London. In the heart of London's elegant Mayfair, Brown's Hotel is an iconic luxury hotel where history and 21st century sophistication come together. The retreat of choice for royalty, presidents and literary greats over the centuries, Brown's Hotel is an enduringly distinguished destination in London.

Your Nelson-Atkins contact is Kaitlyn Bunch (kbunch@nelson-atkins.org). Your Artful tour contact is Latasha Thomas (latasha@artfuljaunts.com or 781-658-2270, office phone).

Patrons will have the opportunity to attend Paris, London, or both. 

The Nelson-Atkins Paris is priced at $6,327 per person in a double room sharing and $7,613 for a single traveler and includes all transportation, lodging, and specific meals during your trip. This trip is limited to 16 guests and your booking is requested by September 3, 2024. A minimum of 12 guests is required to operate this trip.

The Nelson-Atkins Paris/London is priced at $13,749 per person in a double room sharing and $16,535 for a single traveler and includes all transportation, lodging, and specific meals during your trip. This trip is limited to 16 guests and your booking is requested by September 3, 2024. A minimum of 12 guests is required to operate this trip.

The Nelson-Atkins London is priced at $7,422 per person in a double room sharing and $8,922 for a single traveler and includes all transportation, lodging, and specific meals during your trip. This trip is limited to 16 guests and your booking is requested by September 3, 2024. A minimum of 12 guests is required to operate this trip.

No refund will be provided for cancellations within sixty days of the trip's start date. If the museum has another patron to fill a spot a substitution will be allowed. After the trip has commenced, no refunds are available, even if the client does not partake in all of the trip's activities or leaves the trip early. We highly recommend trip insurance offered when booking.

All programming may change and is subject to availability of hosts, collectors and artists.

Highlights
Details
Inclusions
  • Tour art museums, sculpture gardens, architecture, collector homes and artist studios in London and Paris 
  • Curated visits to the most interesting museums and gallery shows inlcuding the Courtald, White Cube, and the Cartier Foundation
  • Opportunities to hear from influential museum and gallery directors
  • Curator led tour of the Tate Modern by Osei Bonsu
  • Visit to the Fondation Louis Vuitton 
  • Stay at five star hotel Hotel Bel Ami in Paris and the Brown's Hotel in London
  • Explore trendy and art connected fine dining spots

Centre Pompidou outdoor sculpture by Nico Knaack

  • Trip led by Julián Zagazugoitia Director and CEO of The Nelson-Atkins
  • Curated visits to Mariane Ibrahim gallery, and the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, as well as the Serpentine gallery in London
  • Curator led Museum tours at the Tate Modern and the National Portrait Gallery in London 
  • Artist studio visits in Paris and London including a visit to Jean Michel Othoniel's studio in Paris and Antony Gormley's studio in London as well as Anish Kapoor, Sarah Cunningham, and Antony Gormley in London
  • Fine dining and cocktails at exciting restaurants, including Le Chiberta, Lapérouse and Wolfox Savoy
  • Art world experts, such as auction house specialists, curators, and artists, among others will join us throughout the program
  • The Artful app, supplementing your trip, with information about all artists, venues, and individuals visited as well as expert tools and recommendations

Inclusions:

  • Accommodations in Paris at Hotel Bel Ami Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. Accomodations in London at Brown's hotel Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday night
  • Entry to all studios, museums, and fairs
  • Select lunches, dinners, and cocktail programs from arrival to departure
  • Transportation will be provided during all programming
  • All fees and gratuities, including baggage porter services

Exclusions:

  • Breakfast is not included in Paris or London.
  • Please note: flights, airport transfers and hotel parking is not provided with our programming.

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