Paris-based Opera Gallery plans to open its first Texas location in Houston's River Oaks District, with a $7 million build-out of a 3,000-square-foot space at 4444 Westheimer, Suite A115. Construction is scheduled from early September to December 2025, and the gallery has hired Houston-based Abel Design Group as the design firm. Opera Gallery, which began in 1994 with simultaneous openings in Paris and Singapore, caters to high-wealth collectors.
This expansion marks a significant move for a major international gallery into the Texas market, reflecting Houston's growing prominence as a hub for luxury art and high-net-worth collectors. The investment underscores the city's appeal for high-end commercial galleries seeking to tap into the region's affluent clientele, further diversifying the local art scene beyond its established museums and non-profits.