About the Art Galleries of Paris Walk in Paris
Contemporary art is booming in Paris. In 2006, sales of artworks by artists born after 1945 increased by a whopping 80%. As a result, galleries representing artists from all over the world now dot the Parisian landscape, crowded especially in the northern reaches of the Marais (3rd arrondissement). On opening nights, the streets of the beautiful, old world Marais are lined with well-heeled art lovers, celebrities, and artists.
This walk is intended to de-mystify and make accessible the world of contemporary art and collecting in Paris today. Led by a gallery insider (either a former gallery owner or organizer of exhibitions), we'll cover a swath of the Marais from Rue du Temple to the Picasso Museum that has become renown for top-notch galleries. Famous for such mainstays of the French and international scene as Marian Goodman, Daniel Templon, and Thaddaeus Ropac, the Marais also hosts new niche galleries such as Galerie Orem, the last representing contemporary Chinese artists. Our
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Contemporary art is booming in Paris. In 2006, sales of artworks by artists born after 1945 increased by a whopping 80%. As a result, galleries representing artists from all over the world now dot the Parisian landscape, crowded especially in the northern reaches of the Marais (3rd arrondissement). On opening nights, the streets of the beautiful, old world Marais are lined with well-heeled art lovers, celebrities, and artists.
This walk is intended to de-mystify and make accessible the world of contemporary art and collecting in Paris today. Led by a gallery insider (either a former gallery owner or organizer of exhibitions), we'll cover a swath of the Marais from Rue du Temple to the Picasso Museum that has become renown for top-notch galleries. Famous for such mainstays of the French and international scene as Marian Goodman, Daniel Templon, and Thaddaeus Ropac, the Marais also hosts new niche galleries such as Galerie Orem, the last representing contemporary Chinese artists. Our seminar will focus on a wide range of topics: from the current art market and art economics to aesthetic trends and debates. The conversation may veer towards the role of auction houses and art fairs, or perhaps towards curating and the relationship between artists, dealers, museums/galleries, and the public.
The Marais is a wonderful place to stroll in the evening, and the ambiance of walking through this sublime quarter at dusk is part of the experience of this walk. We will sometimes enjoy a glass of wine or champagne in one of galleries, and the atmosphere is one of conversation and questions. Contemporary art is, after all, highly "questionable" for many, and so the spirit of inquiry is very much a part of what we do.
