What is it about ?

PAD “Pavillon des Arts et du Design”, meets a few times a year in the biggest european cities. It is the largest exhibition of design and applied art in the world.

Whether you are an expert or not it is worth going. Discover great limited edition pieces introduced by top galleries who are selected by a committee of experts.

Modern Design, Vintage, Applied Arts, Modern Arts a great selections or interior design objects, jewels, paintings from the 19th and 20th and even buy it you want. Here is the introduction on the homepage of the site slightly “pompeux” as we say in French.

Refinement and elegance, the Pavilion of Art and Design Paris represents the French taste, which promulgates the mixture and the juxtaposition of styles, has today a worldwide recognition
The Pavilion is a demonstration of diversity which perfectly handles styles and sceneries.

Who exhibits and what type of visitors to expect there ?

More than 120 galeries and indenpendant designers mostly from France and the UK (London)

See the full list of last year’s exhibitors

The visitors will be mostly the public, passionates and potential buyers. Some other galleries are expected to come and check also.

When is it ?

Wednesday March 27th till Sunday March 31st 2013
Everyday from 11 am to 8 pm
Evening Opening: Thursday 28th March till 10 pm

Is there any award or prize ? The PAD PRIZE

Before the opening of the Pavillon des Arts et du Design, the antique dealers accepted by the selection committee must submit their pieces to the ethic committee. Made up of about thirty professionals, whom knowledge and demands are a guarantee of quality, the committee ensure the ethic of the Fair.

Is there any conference or other interesting events happening there ? Nothing noticed so far.