May 20, 2025

Galerie Patrick Seguin

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Rosana Arifin
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Galerie Patrick Seguin pioneers French modernist design, exhibiting iconic creators and collaborating globally iin Jean Nouvel’s architectural space.

Nestled in the Bastille district of Paris, Galerie Patrick Seguin has stood as a pioneer of French modernist design since its founding in 1989. Occupying a refined 300-square-meter space conceived by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel, the gallery has established itself as a global reference point for mid-20th-century French design, particularly the works of iconic figures such as Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Royère, and Le Corbusier.

Galerie Patrick Seguin is not merely a commercial space but a curatorial force. With a deep commitment to scholarship and exhibition quality, the gallery has played an instrumental role in bringing the understated elegance and functional ingenuity of French postwar design to the international stage. Its collaborations with world-renowned institutions—including the Centre Pompidou in Paris, MoMA in New York, the Vitra Design Museum in Germany, and others—testify to its status as both a trusted authority and creative partner in the preservation and celebration of design history.

A hallmark of the gallery’s success is its attention to presentation. Each exhibition at Galerie Patrick Seguin is thoughtfully staged, offering a dialogue between object and space that allows the viewer to fully appreciate the radical simplicity and architectural intelligence of the works. Whether showcasing a Jean Royère lounge chair or a dismountable Jean Prouvé house, the gallery presents each piece with curatorial precision and reverence for its historical context.

Patrick Seguin’s vision also extends beyond gallery walls. His presence at major international art and design fairs—such as the Biennale des Antiquaires in Paris and Monaco, FIAC, and both editions of Design Miami—has brought the best of French 1950s design to collectors and institutions around the world.

In parallel, the gallery has cultivated an impressive editorial program. Through a series of meticulously researched monographs, often accompanying its exhibitions, Galerie Patrick Seguin has furthered academic and public understanding of pivotal figures like Jean Prouvé, particularly his pioneering work in modular and demountable architecture.

More than three decades on, Galerie Patrick Seguin remains a vital force in art and design. With its blend of scholarly rigor, architectural excellence, and market savvy, the gallery continues to shape how we understand and appreciate the modernist legacy of France.

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Galerie Patrick Seguin

LOCATION
Paris, France
DATE
May 20, 2025
DESIGN
Jean Nouvel
TYPE
Design gallery
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Architecture
Art
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Nestled in the Bastille district of Paris, Galerie Patrick Seguin has stood as a pioneer of French modernist design since its founding in 1989. Occupying a refined 300-square-meter space conceived by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel, the gallery has established itself as a global reference point for mid-20th-century French design, particularly the works of iconic figures such as Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Royère, and Le Corbusier.

Galerie Patrick Seguin is not merely a commercial space but a curatorial force. With a deep commitment to scholarship and exhibition quality, the gallery has played an instrumental role in bringing the understated elegance and functional ingenuity of French postwar design to the international stage. Its collaborations with world-renowned institutions—including the Centre Pompidou in Paris, MoMA in New York, the Vitra Design Museum in Germany, and others—testify to its status as both a trusted authority and creative partner in the preservation and celebration of design history.

A hallmark of the gallery’s success is its attention to presentation. Each exhibition at Galerie Patrick Seguin is thoughtfully staged, offering a dialogue between object and space that allows the viewer to fully appreciate the radical simplicity and architectural intelligence of the works. Whether showcasing a Jean Royère lounge chair or a dismountable Jean Prouvé house, the gallery presents each piece with curatorial precision and reverence for its historical context.

Patrick Seguin’s vision also extends beyond gallery walls. His presence at major international art and design fairs—such as the Biennale des Antiquaires in Paris and Monaco, FIAC, and both editions of Design Miami—has brought the best of French 1950s design to collectors and institutions around the world.

In parallel, the gallery has cultivated an impressive editorial program. Through a series of meticulously researched monographs, often accompanying its exhibitions, Galerie Patrick Seguin has furthered academic and public understanding of pivotal figures like Jean Prouvé, particularly his pioneering work in modular and demountable architecture.

More than three decades on, Galerie Patrick Seguin remains a vital force in art and design. With its blend of scholarly rigor, architectural excellence, and market savvy, the gallery continues to shape how we understand and appreciate the modernist legacy of France.

Galerie Patrick Seguin

LOCATION
Paris, France
DATE
May 20, 2025
DESIGN
Jean Nouvel
TYPE
Design gallery
TAGS
Architecture
Art
Design Week
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