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Paris Galleries Expand and Relocate in Spring 2026 Moves

market-auction · 2026-04-17

In autumn 2026, Kamel Mennour plans to inaugurate a new gallery at the former Malingue gallery located on avenue Matignon in Paris, showcasing significant works from modern, postwar, and contemporary artists. Christophe Person has moved to the previous Jean Fournier gallery on rue du Bac, where he will focus on contemporary African art. Waddington Custot has launched a Paris branch at 36 rue de Seine, highlighting 'Le choc Nabi' featuring artists such as Pierre Bonnard and Etel Adnan. Cuturi Gallery, which originated in Singapore, has selected Palais-Royal for its debut European site. Vincent Sator has relocated to 4 cour de l'île Louviers, presenting an inaugural exhibition by Kokou Ferdinand Makouvia. Nicolas Salloum runs a hybrid gallery at 19 rue de Montmorency, showcasing 'Collant, poisseux, visqueux' until April 30.

Key facts

  • Kamel Mennour opens new gallery at former Malingue space on avenue Matignon in autumn 2026.
  • Christophe Person moves to rue du Bac, specializing in contemporary African art with Brussels outpost.
  • Waddington Custot opens Paris branch at 36 rue de Seine with 'Le choc Nabi' exhibition.
  • Cuturi Gallery establishes first European outpost at Palais-Royal, mixing art, design, and fashion.
  • Vincent Sator relocates to 4 cour de l'île Louviers, transformed by David Chipperfield Architects.
  • Nicolas Salloum runs hybrid gallery-psychiatry practice at 19 rue de Montmorency.
  • Spring 2026 sees multiple gallery openings and relocations across Paris arrondissements.
  • Several galleries are supported by collectors like Jean Claude Gandur or programs like 'Réinventer Paris'.

Entities

Artists

  • Kamel Mennour
  • Christophe Person
  • Pierre Bonnard
  • Maurice Denis
  • Paul Sérusier
  • Édouard Vuillard
  • Etel Adnan
  • Ben Arpéa
  • Christine Safa
  • Fabienne Verdier
  • Kevin Troyano Cuturi
  • Vincent Sator
  • Kokou Ferdinand Makouvia
  • Nicolas Salloum
  • Clara Lou Villechaise
  • Rémi Galtier
  • Anne-Cécile Sanchez
  • Marie Potard
  • Julien Tribut
  • Jean-Gabriel Peyre

Institutions

  • Le Journal des Arts
  • The Pill
  • Peter Freeman Inc.
  • Devals
  • Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain
  • L'Atlas
  • Emerige
  • David Chipperfield Architects
  • CALQ Architecture
  • Cuturi Gallery
  • Waddington Custot
  • Galerie Malingue
  • Galerie Jean Fournier
  • Paris Internationale

Locations

  • Paris
  • France
  • 8e arrondissement
  • avenue Matignon
  • 7e arrondissement
  • rue du Bac
  • Brussels
  • Belgium
  • 6e arrondissement
  • rue de Seine
  • Singapore
  • 1er arrondissement
  • Palais-Royal
  • Louvre
  • Romainville
  • Seine-Saint-Denis
  • 4e arrondissement
  • cour de l'île Louviers
  • 3e arrondissement
  • rue de Montmorency
  • Milan
  • Italy
  • palazzo Galbani
  • Milano Art Week

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