“Et on dansera”: an artwork inspired by the power of collective energy
At the heart of this collaboration, artist Nadjib Ben Ali has created an original work for Paris Saint-Germain entitled “Et on dansera” (“And We Will Dance”), inspired by the collective harmony that drives the Parisian team. Through figurative composition and vibrant colors, the artwork captures movement, shared gestures and the energy of the group, in a dynamic reminiscent of a traditional group dance.
Conceived as a bridge between Paris’s art scene and the world of the Club, the work will give rise to an official Art Basel Paris campaign poster, featuring the artwork commissioned by PSG, which is included in the show campaign and displayed across a range of advertising spaces, including select Paris metro stations, as well as on PSG digital platforms.
The artwork will then move beyond the city’s walls and into the Parc des Princes. On October 20, for the Paris Saint-Germain – FC Barcelona match, the Club’s players will wear an exclusive pre-match jersey inspired by Nadjib Ben Ali’s work, bringing a new dimension to the collaboration and transforming the football pitch into a fully-fledged space for artistic expression.
From the gallery to the stadium, via the Metro: Art in motion
Art leaves the gallery, takes the Metro, crosses Paris and enters the stadium.
On 20 October, ahead of the UEFA Champions League match against FC Barcelona, Nadjib Ben Ali’s artwork will take on a new dimension as Paris Saint-Germain players wear an exclusive pre-match jersey featuring his creation, turning the football pitch into a new space for artistic expression.
With this initiative, Paris Saint-Germain continues its longstanding commitment to bringing football, art and contemporary culture into dialogue. By bringing the artwork to Art Basel campaign materials, urban spaces across Paris and the Parc des Princes, the Club aims to make creativity accessible to the widest possible audience.
Like in a farandole, the bodies respond to one another, the movements flow, and individualities come together. What interests me here is the energy that emerges from the group: a collective, joyful, almost instinctive movement, where each person exists through the others. Taking this creation beyond the strict confines of painting—seeing it move through Paris and all the way to the Parc des Princes—is also a way to create a dialogue between art and those who encounter it, sometimes in places where they least expect it.
This ambition reflects the very identity of Paris Saint-Germain, a Club rooted in a city whose creativity, fashion, design, music and urban cultures all contribute to its international influence.
A renewed collaboration between Paris Saint-Germain and Art Basel
This cultural bridge also reflects the strengthening ties between Paris, Qatar, Art Basel and Paris Saint-Germain. With a presence in both Paris and Qatar, Art Basel has for several years been a key meeting point for the Club, which continues to explore the connections between sport, art and contemporary creativity through these collaborations.
In 2024, during Art Basel Paris, Paris Saint-Germain opened the doors of the Parc des Princes to artist and photographer Georges Rousse for a monumental, temporary installation. In 2025, the Club, Qatar Airways and Art Basel unveiled an exclusive pre-match jersey designed by Parisian creative Emeric Tchatchoua, ahead of the first Qatari edition of Art Basel, held in Doha in February 2026.
Passing creativity on to younger generations
Because culture is something to be shared and passed on, this collaboration will also extend to the younger generations of Paris Saint-Germain.
On October 23, young people from the Club’s Academy and PSG Academy will be invited to discover Art Basel Paris through a guided tour specially designed for them. This initiative will open the doors to a creative world while encouraging curiosity, cultural openness and the ability to draw inspiration from disciplines beyond football.
On 25 October, the programme will continue with a morning event specially designed for participants in the PSG for Communities ‘One Team’ programme who have autism spectrum disorder, featuring a tailored welcome and tour.
Through these two events, Paris Saint-Germain reaffirms its commitment to making culture accessible to as many people as possible and to using art as a means of discovery, learning and social connection.
From the gallery to the Metro, from the Metro to the Parc des Princes, and from the pitch to the Club’s younger generations, Art Basel Paris and Paris Saint-Germain are creating a journey across the capital that celebrates art, creativity, accessibility and a shared passion for football.
The pre-match jersey inspired by Nadjib Ben Ali’s artwork will be available in very limited quantities at the Megastore and VVIP Store on October 20.
An exclusive sweater featuring the colors of the artwork, bearing the Art Basel and Paris Saint-Germain signatures, will also be available exclusively at Art Basel Paris.