Le Journal des Arts Interview Examines the Art Market's Shift Toward Direct Contact
In an interview published in Le Journal des Arts on September 18, 2026, the transformation of the art market is explored, underscoring how vital personal connections are among industry experts. The piece, titled "Le métier a changé mais le contact direct reste capital," spans 921 words and appears in issue n°683 of the Marché section, done in collaboration with the Le Minotaure gallery and available only to subscribers. This edition features various market insights, including a report celebrating the 25th anniversary of Parcours des mondes, which highlights a surge in attendance and the return of global collectors. It also covers auctioneer Charles-Édouard Delettrez's future plans. Phillips is set to auction modern and contemporary art on October 21 during Art Basel Paris, and an article introduces thirteen sculptures by British artist Caro in France. Most contributions are by Marie Potard, except for the Caro article by Henri-François Debailleux.
Key facts
- Le Journal des Arts published a cross-interview titled « Le métier a changé mais le contact direct reste capital » on 18 September 2026
- The article runs 921 words and appears in issue n°683 under the Marché section
- It was produced in collaboration with the gallery Le Minotaure and is reserved for subscribers
- Parcours des mondes marked its 25th anniversary with sustained attendance, returning foreign collectors and sales
- Auctioneer Charles-Édouard Delettrez is developing his auction house on the Left Bank while retaining its rue Drouot base
- Phillips will hold a modern, contemporary and design sale on 21 October during Art Basel Paris at Galerie Aveline, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré, 8th arrondissement
- Mitterrand is opening on avenue Matignon while Almine Rech leaves that avenue
- Thirteen works from a series by British sculptor Caro are shown in France for the first time
Entities
Artists
- Marie Potard
- Charles-Édouard Delettrez
- Henri-François Debailleux
- Caro
- Mitterrand
- Almine Rech
- Anisabelle Berès-Montanari
- Florence Berès-Montanari
- Capucine Berès-Montanari
Institutions
- Le Journal des Arts
- Le Minotaure
- Parcours des mondes
- Phillips
- Art Basel Paris
- Galerie Aveline
Locations
- Paris
- France
- rue Drouot
- avenue Matignon
- rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré
- 8th arrondissement