London gallery Pilar Corrias has announced the representation of French painter Alexis Ralaivao in partnership with New York-based Olney Gleason. The announcement coincides with Ralaivao’s debut UK solo exhibition, "Flirter avec l’abstrait," which is currently on view at the gallery’s Conduit Street location in Mayfair. Ralaivao is recognized for his intimate, diaristic oil paintings that blend 17th-century Dutch technical precision with contemporary emotional depth.
This move signals a significant career milestone for Ralaivao, who was previously highlighted as a rising talent in The Artsy Vanguard. By securing representation with a major London gallery like Pilar Corrias, Ralaivao strengthens his international market presence, building on an existing foundation of institutional acquisitions by museums in the US, France, and China. The partnership highlights the ongoing trend of collaborative representation between European and American galleries to support emerging artists.