{"id":517,"date":"2008-04-30T16:30:57","date_gmt":"2008-04-30T20:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2008\/04\/30\/new-york-habitat-covers-fiac-paris-2008\/"},"modified":"2016-01-24T19:44:18","modified_gmt":"2016-01-24T23:44:18","slug":"new-york-habitat-covers-fiac-paris-2008","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2008\/04\/30\/new-york-habitat-covers-fiac-paris-2008\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Habitat covers FIAC Paris 2008"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>For the 35th year in a row the FIAC International Art Fair will take over two of Paris\u2019 most grand exhibit spaces<\/strong>, the Grand Palais and the Cour Caree Du Louvre. From October 23rd to October 26th 2008, <strong>exhibit doors will usher in some of the world\u2019s most renowned artists as well as impressive emerging exhibitors<\/strong>. New York habitat has got your <a title=\"Accommodations in Paris\" href=\"\/paris-apartment\/vacation\">Paris accommodation<\/a> needs covered, no matter what your artistic taste.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Like New York Habitat apartments, The FIAC International Art Fair draws both art enthusiasts and debutantes with a wide array of styles, origins and artistic personalities<\/strong>. Paris is one of the world\u2019s great art cities and during the FIAC art fair Paris is truly at the epicenter of the contemporary art world. Located in the <a title=\"Tips to visit the 8th arrondissement of Paris\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/paris\/paris-travel-guide\/paris-neighborhoods\/champs-elysees\/\">8th arrondissement<\/a>, the Grand Palais was built for the 1900 World\u2019s Fair and is as avant-garde and architecturally impressive as it was over 100 years ago. During the festival the juxtaposition of contemporary art with the architecture of the late 19th century reveals the contrasts and similarities of art separated by over one-hundred years. Similarly, the Cour Caree Du Louvre, in the historic <a title=\"Travel tips about the 1st arrondissement of Paris\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/paris\/paris-travel-guide\/paris-neighborhoods\/louvre-halles-chatelet\/\">1st arrondissement<\/a>, plays with the themes of art and time during the FIAC festival. Built in the 16th century, the opulence of the exhibit space contributes to the curiosity of FIAC\u2019s many modern-minimalist pieces.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Both exhibit spaces are in the heart of central Paris, a short walk, bike or metro ride from several available New York Habitat accommodations. In the\u00a0the 8th district of Paris and the\u00a0<span>Champs Elys\u00e9es area, this<\/span> <a title=\"paris Accommodation: 2 Bedroom Rental in Trocadero, Auteuil - Tour Eiffel (PA-1591)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/paris-apartment\/vacation\/2989\">2-bedroom rental apartment in Trocadero, Auteuil &#8211; Tour Eiffel (PA-2989)<\/a><span> is a short w<\/span>alking distance from from\u00a0the Grand Palais!\u00a0For another old-world contrast to go with FIAC\u2019s contemporary works try staying in this classic <a title=\"Paris Apartment: Studio in Ile Saint Louis, Marais - Les Halles (PA-2651)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/paris-apartment\/furnished\/2651\">studio accommodation in Ile Saint Louis, Marais &#8211; Les Halles (PA-2651)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the FIAC International Art Fair visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fiac.com\/fr\/paris\" target=\"_blank\">www.fiacparis.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What artists are you looking forward to seeing at this years FIAC Art Fair? 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