Exploring the Outremonde: Parisian Galleries Outside the FIAC Circuit

A recent investigation by artpress delves into Paris galleries that aren't part of FIAC and Basel art fairs, revealing a distinct market with its own styles, clients, and pricing. Notable spots like Galerie Matignon, Frédéric Got Fine Arts, and others are located in affluent neighborhoods like Avenue Matignon and rue de Seine, catering to collectors from France, the US, Japan, and China. Art prices can range from €12,000 to €130,000, featuring mainly artists over 50 who focus on traditional painting and sculpture, drawing inspiration from icons like Matisse and Picasso. The piece notes a change around 1975 when institutions turned away from painting, leading to a lack of media attention. Gallerists, such as Carole Senille of ArtFrance, speak of a 'cultural totalitarianism' that has pushed figurative art to the margins, yet these galleries thrive through international ties and courtiers, with some contributing to 40% of revenue. The article questions whether this shift has opened doors for reevaluating modernist art.