Pierre Nahon's Autobiography Chronicles 40 Years of Art Dealing
In the autumn of 2009, Pierre Nahon, who co-founded Galerie Beaubourg, released 'L'Histoire de la galerie Beaubourg' through Éditions de la Différence. This extensive three-volume publication chronicles four decades of artistic development and market changes, emphasizing the significance of art dealers. Nahon, raised in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, became acquainted with Michel Waldberg and Jean-Jacques Lebel, immersing himself in the surrealist scene of the 1950s. Together with his wife Marianne and Patrice Trigano, he established Galerie Beaubourg in 1973, featuring artists such as Tetsumi Kudo and Alain Jacquet. The gallery moved to Vence in 1993. In 2004, Nahon sold the château, returned to Paris, and published 'L'Art content pour rien' in 2002. He also worked on 'La Comtesse de Castiglione' at Galerie Baudoin Lebon from December 11, 2009, to January 23, 2010.
Key facts
- Pierre Nahon published 'L'Histoire de la galerie Beaubourg' in autumn 2009.
- The book is a three-volume autobiographical account with hundreds of illustrations.
- Nahon co-founded Galerie Beaubourg in 1973 with Marianne Nahon and Patrice Trigano.
- The gallery initially focused on artists like Tetsumi Kudo, Alain Jacquet, and the Nouveaux Réalistes.
- In 1993, the gallery moved to Château de Notre-Dame-des-Fleurs in Vence.
- Nahon published 'L'Art content pour rien' in 2002, criticizing contemporary art.
- He co-curated 'La Comtesse de Castiglione' at Galerie Baudoin Lebon, Paris, Dec 11, 2009 – Jan 23, 2010.
- Nahon began collecting art by purchasing a drawing by Francis Picabia.
Entities
Artists
- Pierre Nahon
- Marianne Nahon
- Patrice Trigano
- Michel Waldberg
- Jean-Jacques Lebel
- Francis Picabia
- Yves Klein
- Andy Warhol
- Pierre Klossowski
- Tetsumi Kudo
- Alain Jacquet
- Daniel Spoerri
- Jean Tinguely
- César
- Dado
- Bernard Dufour
- Robert Combas
- Niki de Saint-Phalle
- Jean-Pierre Raynaud
- Arman
- Fabrice Hyber
- Xavier Veilhan
- Léa Bismuth
- Bernard Lamarche-Vadel
- Walter Benjamin
Institutions
- Galerie Beaubourg
- Éditions de la Différence
- Centre Pompidou
- Galerie Baudoin Lebon
Locations
- Paris
- France
- 16th arrondissement of Paris
- Marais
- Vence
- Château de Notre-Dame-des-Fleurs
Sources
- artpress —