Amélie du Chalard, a bi-continental art collector and gallery owner, discusses her lifelong journey with art in an interview with CULTURED. Starting her collection at age 16 through family tradition, she founded her eponymous gallery in Paris in 2015 and later expanded to New York. Her collection and gallery blend design objects with fine art, embracing what she calls 'haptic minimalism'—a tactile, gentle aesthetic. She shares her sourcing process, including using the Drouot auction app and Artsy, and recounts tracking down a piece first seen in a 14th-century palace.
This interview matters because it offers insight into the mindset of a contemporary collector-gallerist who bridges European and American art scenes. Du Chalard's approach—prioritizing emotional resonance and technical mastery over artist name recognition—reflects a growing trend in collecting that values personal connection and emerging talent. Her story also highlights how digital tools like auction apps and online platforms are reshaping how collectors discover and acquire art, making the market more accessible globally.