À Paris, des galeristes très mobiles
The Parisian art scene is experiencing a significant wave of gallery expansions and relocations across both the Right and Left Banks. Major developments include Kamel Mennour acquiring the former Malingue gallery space on Avenue Matignon for secondary market masterpieces, and Christophe Person moving from the Marais to a redesigned space on Rue du Bac with the backing of collector Jean Claude Gandur. Other notable moves include London-based Waddington Custot opening a Parisian branch, Singapore's Cuturi Gallery settling in the Palais-Royal, and Vincent Sator inaugurating a new space in the David Chipperfield-designed Morland Mixité Capitale complex.
These strategic movements underscore Paris's enduring status as a premier global art hub, attracting both established international players and emerging specialized dealers. The diversity of these new spaces—ranging from a psychiatrist's office-cum-gallery to high-end architectural landmarks—reflects a dynamic market where gallerists are seeking unique physical identities to attract collectors. This geographic reshuffling suggests a strengthening of traditional art districts like the 8th and 6th arrondissements, while simultaneously activating new luxury urban developments.