Montmartre Gallery, Place du Tertre in Montmartre

The Galerie Montmartre showcases and promotes contemporary artists with a unique vision, placing them alongside the great masters of art.

The Most Visited Art Gallery in the Montmartre District

While the Galerie Montmartre is undoubtedly the most visited art gallery in the Montmartre district, it may well be one of the least known to local residents. This is the paradox of Place du Tertre, where many still believe it’s only home to cheap, low-quality reproductions.

At the Galerie Montmartre, things are quite different: since 2004, the space has exhibited renowned contemporary artists, thanks to a team determined to establish itself among the major players in the art market.

The Founding of the Galerie Montmartre

Founded in 2004 by the team behind Dalì Paris, it wasn’t until 2016 that director Alex Doppia breathed new life into it. A curator and contemporary art dealer himself, he was joined in October 2020 by his son Eliott, who had studied at Sciences Po and then at a business school. It was during lockdown that he reconnected with his father, the gallery owner, and after an initial internship on Place du Tertre, Alex decided to hand over the reins to him.

A breath of fresh air at the Galerie Montmartre

A breath of fresh air inspired by the neighborhood’s history: “because Montmartre must embody something of Paris’s artistic spirit. Some saw us as heirs to 19th-century art. We had to fit in without shocking, while still bringing a touch of modernity.”

As the district has always been a crossroads for artists from around the world, the gallery today features both established and emerging artists. Hailing from every corner of the globe. Sculptures by Bosnian artist Mirsad Herenda stand alongside those by the French artists Michel Bassompierre and Bénédicte Dubart.

The works of Yemeni artist Nasser Al-Aswadi, British artist Bruce Clarke and Italian artist Silvio Porzionato are exhibited alongside those of the master Salvador Dalí.

A Prime Location: Place du Tertre

Thanks to its prime location, it attracts up to 450 visitors a day—often tourists who, without judgment, don’t always distinguish between a piece worth thousands of euros and a poor-quality reproduction. Yet for them, it’s a real bargain, allowing them to visit the gallery as if it were a museum.

But it’s also a challenge, because among them are sometimes buyers. That’s why Eliott pays special attention to welcoming visitors. He sometimes has to be highly diplomatic to remind them that, just like in a museum, this isn’t a place to eat an ice cream. For example: “It’s essential that the gallery remain open to all, while also ensuring visitors can enjoy it under the right conditions.”

Temporary Exhibitions

Galerie Montmartre regularly hosts temporary exhibitions dedicated to specific themes or techniques. Following Face to Face between Gil Bruvel and Silvio Porzionato in April, or the recent spotlight on young artist SKIMA, Patrick Rubinstein will be the featured artist this autumn. If you’re passing through Place du Tertre, don’t miss Galerie Montmartre: its red façade is a must-see, even (and especially) if you’re a local of Montmartre.

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