STEM & Tech Culture Watch: Art Basel Paris is set to return to the Grand Palais this fall (Oct 23–25, previews Oct 21–22) with 206 exhibitors from 41 countries and territories, the fair’s fifth edition and the first under new director Karim Crippa. Local Science-Adjacent Angle: While this is an arts headline, it still matters for Saint Barthélemy’s tech-minded readers because the fair’s Paris growth mirrors how major hubs consolidate influence—especially as more than 60 exhibitors now operate spaces in France. Event Format Updates: The main Galeries section expands to 180+ exhibitors (up from 177), and the fair is leaning into collaboration with a record 12 joint booths. New Voices: Nearly 30 galleries are joining for the first time, alongside returning Paris anchors like Mennour, Perrotin, Almine Rech, and others.