Discover ST-ART 2026, the 28th edition of the Strasbourg contemporary art fair, November 20-23 at Parc des Expositions.
From November 12 to 15, 2026, ST-ART celebrates its 30th edition at Strasbourg Exhibition Centre. Over 60 European galleries, a VIP opening on November 12, and the "Strasbourg Art Week" initiative transforming the entire city into an artistic scene: the fair establishes itself as an essential meeting point for collectors and contemporary art enthusiasts in Central Europe.
ST-ART 2026: Key Figures of the 30th Edition
Dates: November 12-15, 2026
VIP Opening: Wednesday, November 12 (by invitation)
Venue: Strasbourg Exhibition Centre
Participating Galleries: Over 60 European contemporary art galleries
Associated Initiative: "Strasbourg Art Week" — cultural programming extended to the entire city
Created in 1996, ST-ART has established itself over its three decades as one of Europe's most dynamic contemporary art fairs. The 2026 edition marks a symbolic anniversary with an enriched format combining the traditional fair with a cultural week mobilizing Strasbourg museums, institutions and galleries.
2026 Artistic Program: Highlights
FRAC Alsace: "Seconde Nature"
The Fonds Régional d'Art Contemporain Alsace presents "Seconde nature" (Second Nature), an exhibition questioning the relationships between artistic creation and natural environment through works from its permanent collection and loans from European institutions. This programming is part of ST-ART's off-site component and will be visible throughout the "Strasbourg Art Week" duration.
Philippe Mohlitz Retrospective
Strasbourg artist Philippe Mohlitz is the subject of a major retrospective presented alongside the fair. Sculptor and draftsman, Mohlitz has developed since the 1980s a corpus exploring tensions between organic form and geometric structure. The exhibition brings together nearly forty years of creation, from his first raw wood sculptures to recent monumental installations.
"ST-ART Your Collection": €1,000 Works
The fair renews its "ST-ART your collection" initiative, allowing new collectors to acquire original works — paintings, photographs, small-format sculptures, limited editions — at the single price of €1,000. This democratic section stands alongside gallery booths presenting six-figure pieces, creating a rare diversity of access in international fairs.
Participating Galleries: Focus on 2026 Selection
Galerie Urbaneez (Lausanne, Switzerland)
Specializing in urban art and post-graffiti, Lausanne gallery Urbaneez presents at ST-ART a selection of Swiss and French artists working at the intersection of street art and contemporary painting. The booth will highlight large-format canvas works as well as unique pieces from mural commissions.
Anaid Art Gallery (Bucharest, Romania)
Bucharest gallery Anaid Art Gallery champions a Romanian artistic scene still little known in Western Europe. Its participation in ST-ART 2026 revolves around a selection of young painters and sculptors questioning post-communist European identity through revisited classical media.
Note: The complete list of participating galleries will be communicated by organizers during October 2026. AC PRIVATE maintains monitoring and transmits the final programming to its clients upon publication.
"Strasbourg Art Week": The Entire City Becomes Artistic Stage
The "Strasbourg Art Week" initiative, launched as complement to ST-ART, transforms the week of November 12-15 into a cultural highlight mobilizing all Strasbourg institutions:
- Municipal museums — exceptional late openings and thematic guided tours at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Fine Arts Museum and Alsatian Museum
- Private galleries — simultaneous openings on Thursday, November 12 in twenty city center galleries
- Urban public art trail — map of permanent works and temporary installations in Strasbourg public spaces
- Conferences and round tables — interventions by art critics, exhibition curators and gallery directors on European art market issues
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Request a confidential consultationThis expanded programming positions Strasbourg as European contemporary art capital for four days, attracting collectors, gallery owners and institutions from across the continent.
AC PRIVATE: Your Collector Accompaniment at ST-ART
Visiting a contemporary art fair requires advance preparation — scouting relevant galleries, identifying available works, negotiating prices, acquisition and transport logistics — which AC PRIVATE coordinates for its collector clients.
Our services for ST-ART 2026:
- VIP opening access — obtaining invitations for the private opening on Wednesday, November 12, reserved for collectors, gallery owners and institutions
- Private booth visits — coordination of individual appointments with gallery directors selected according to your collection line
- Acquisition consulting — on-site accompaniment for work analysis, provenance verification, purchase condition negotiation
- Acquisition logistics — purchase management (payment, certificate of authenticity, invoice), transport and insurance coordination, customs formalities if export outside EU
- "Strasbourg Art Week" visits — bespoke programming including private galleries, museums and Strasbourg artist studios
- Stay coordination — hotel reservations (see our article on Alsatian addresses), restaurants, travel during the fair duration
AC PRIVATE also intervenes upstream of the fair for exhibitor catalog analysis, identification of strategic works for your collection, and appointment booking with galleries before public opening.
Building or Enriching a Contemporary Art Collection
Beyond event accompaniment, AC PRIVATE coordinates for its clients the constitution and management of contemporary art collections:
- Collection line definition — identification of thematic axes, periods, media and relevant artists according to your tastes and heritage objectives
- Work sourcing — permanent monitoring with galleries, auction houses, fairs and artists to identify pieces matching your line
- Due diligence — verification of authenticity, provenance, exhibition history and artist rating
- Administrative management — centralization of certificates, invoices, expertise, digitized collection inventory
- Conservation and restoration — connection with specialized restorers, framing advice, conservation conditions
VIP Access ST-ART Strasbourg 2026
Private opening November 12, accompanied booth visits, acquisition consulting, complete logistics: AC PRIVATE coordinates your participation in the 30th edition of ST-ART and Strasbourg Art Week.
Bespoke RequestFrequently Asked Questions About ST-ART Strasbourg 2026
What are the dates of ST-ART Strasbourg 2026?
ST-ART takes place from November 12 to 15, 2026 at Strasbourg Exhibition Centre. The VIP opening reserved for collectors and professionals is on Wednesday, November 12. Public opening begins on Thursday, November 13.
What is "Strasbourg Art Week"?
"Strasbourg Art Week" is a cultural initiative extended to the entire city during ST-ART week. It mobilizes Strasbourg museums (exceptional late openings), private galleries (simultaneous openings), and offers a public art trail as well as conferences on the European contemporary art market.
How many galleries participate in ST-ART 2026?
The 2026 edition brings together over 60 European contemporary art galleries. Among confirmed participants: Galerie Urbaneez (Lausanne, Switzerland) specializing in urban art, and Anaid Art Gallery (Bucharest, Romania) championing the contemporary Romanian artistic scene.
What is "ST-ART Your Collection"?
"ST-ART your collection" is an initiative allowing new collectors to acquire original works — paintings, photographs, sculptures, limited editions — at the single price of €1,000. This democratic section facilitates entry into contemporary art collecting.
What are the artistic highlights of the 2026 edition?
Highlights include the FRAC Alsace "Seconde nature" exhibition (questioning creation/environment relationships), the Philippe Mohlitz retrospective (40 years of Strasbourg sculptor's creation), and the "ST-ART your collection" initiative (€1,000 works for new collectors).
How does AC PRIVATE accompany collectors at ST-ART?
AC PRIVATE coordinates access to the November 12 VIP opening, organizes private booth visits with gallery appointments, provides on-site acquisition consulting, manages complete logistics (purchase, transport, insurance, customs), and programs Strasbourg Art Week visits according to your interests.
Does AC PRIVATE intervene beyond event accompaniment?
Yes. AC PRIVATE coordinates the constitution and management of contemporary art collections: collection line definition, permanent work sourcing with galleries and auction houses, due diligence (authenticity, provenance, rating), administrative management (certificates, inventory), and connection with specialized restorers.
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