Emmanuel Perrotin
Look back at the history of modern art in Paris, and the names of legendary dealers—Durand-Ruel, Vollard, Kahnweiler—loom large. These days the city has few figures that could claim the mantle from those giants, save Emmanuel Perrotin. The ambitious Perrotin set up Damien Hirst’s first solo show in 1991 and he now oversees a roster of 40 artists ranging from Japanese impresario Takashi Murakami to American hip-hop musician-cum-designer Pharrell Williams. Perrotin’s growing empire includes galleries in New York, Seoul, Hong Kong, and three in Paris, including one occupying an elegant 18th-century hôtel particulier in the Marais.
More Things To Do in Paris
Palais Garnier
Go behind the scenes at the famed 19th-century Paris Opera House for a unique visiting experience.
École Ritz Escoffier
The Ritz Escoffier cooking school, named for the hotel’s first executive chef, offers classes for professionals and avid home cooks alike.
L’École Van Cleef & Arpels
Legendary jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels offers a wide range of courses in its two-story school, located in an 18th-century mansion.
Fondation Louis Vuitton Insider’s Experience
Get private access to the Frank Gehry–designed modern art museum in the Bois de Boulogne for a viewing sans the crowds.
Centre Georges Pompidou
The Pompidou is as famous for its postmodern architecture as for the impressive collection of 20th and 21st-century art inside.
Bijoux Society
Paris is the capital of fine jewelry, but it can be an exclusive and secretive world. The private tour company Bijoux Society offers a chance to peek inside.
The Grand Palais
From Chanel fashion shows to an Hermès sponsored horse-jumping competition, the Grand Palais is one Paris’s most spectacular venues.
After-Hours at the Louvre
A trip to the sprawling Louvre complex can be daunting, but Events and Company offers two very special ways to experience the museum.
Kamel Mennour
The affable Mennour is one of the foremost gallerists of modern and contemporary art in Paris.
