Carré d’artiste, why do these Parisian galleries attract so many visitors?

What if collecting contemporary art became as instinctive as falling in love with a vinyl store? This is the daring gamble taken by Carré d’artistes, a concept born twenty years ago and more relevant than ever in 2025.

Carré d’artistes: the gallery that breaks codes

Far from the elitist aura of classic galleries, Carré d’artistes offers a more sensory and spontaneous experience. In their Parisian spaces, you choose your work the way you leaf through records in a record shop: by rummaging, touching, letting yourself be guided by emotion.

The special feature? All works are in square format. Each size corresponds to a fixed price, regardless of the artist’s reputation. This simple but disruptive rule makes art more accessible and opens the door to a wider public, often intimidated by traditional galleries. The smallest 13×13 cm format is €109, while the largest 100×100 cm is €2,900. There’s something for everyone in between.

600 artists, demanding curation

Carré d’artistes acts as a talent scout, with an ever-expanding catalog. More than 600 French and international artists are represented. Whether emerging or established, they all offer exclusive works, created especially for Carré d’artistes galleries.

We don’t come here to find what we see elsewhere. They come to discover, to be surprised. It’s this positioning that attracts a loyal clientele, always on the lookout for original pieces.

An artistic souvenir to slip into your suitcase

The other strength of the concept? Its relevance to tourists in search of cultural souvenirs. The compact format means you can take home a work of art that’s easy to carry around, and much more personal than a traditional souvenir. It’s an elegant way to bring Paris home.

With five addresses in Paris, the galleries are strategically located close to tourist and cultural flows. This urban location ensures a high level of visibility, while maintaining a kind of discretion that reinforces the confidential aura of the space.

Contemporary art just a click away

Carré d’artistes doesn’t stop at its physical galleries. Thanks to a very active e-commerce site, the experience continues online. You’ll find the same formats, the same fixed prices, and a constantly renewed selection of contemporary paintings. It also responds to a strong market trend: buying a work of art from home, while benefiting from professional curation. More and more buyers are going digital to discover new talent.

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