PAD Saint-Tropez Debuts with 20 Galleries and Strong Sales
The inaugural edition of the Pavilion of Art and Design (PAD) fair took place in Saint-Tropez from July 4 to July 6, 2026, situated in a two-story exhibition space opposite the Place des Lices market. Established in Paris in 1998 and hosted in London since 2007, the PAD Saint-Tropez showcased 20 galleries. Notable collectors, such as the Schwarzmans, acquired a wall artwork by Sebastião S Lobo and a furniture suite by René Drouet. JAG Galerie displayed a Lesage embroidered wall panel, while jeweler Elie Top introduced new creations. Mircea Anghel's furniture was featured by Galeria da Estrela, and House of Today highlighted ceramist Tamar Hadechian's work. Additionally, Stefanidou Tsoukala Gallery exhibited pieces by Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti. Nearby, a Picasso exhibition and a ceramics show were also held.
Key facts
- PAD Saint-Tropez first edition held July 4, 2026
- 20 galleries participated in the fair
- Schwarzmans purchased Sebastião S Lobo wall piece from Galeria da Estrela
- René Drouet sofa and armchairs sold on opening morning
- Elie Top sold a circular pendant on the spot
- Tamar Hadechian, former dentist, showed ceramics with House of Today
- Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti's 1985 'Le Prince Imperiale' chair exhibited
- Picasso exhibition at Edward Mitterrand's Le Muy estate nearby
Entities
Artists
- Sebastião S Lobo
- René Drouet
- Jessica Berguig
- Elie Top
- Mircea Anghel
- Tamar Hadechian
- Elizabeth Garouste
- Mattia Bonetti
- Lucie Renaudot
- Pablo Picasso
- Florian Daguet-Bresson
Institutions
- PAD (Pavilion of Art and Design)
- Galeria da Estrela
- JAG Galerie
- Lesage
- Pierre Frey
- House of Today
- Stefanidou Tsoukala Gallery
- Galerie Anne-Sophie Duval
- Galerie Magazine
Locations
- Saint-Tropez
- France
- Paris
- London
- Lebanon
- Portugal
- Spain
- Lisbon
- Copenhagen
- Beirut
- Athens
- Greece
- Comporta
- Le Muy
- Ramatuelle