Galignani, the oldest Anglophone bookstore in continental Europe, will open a new location at Sotheby's in Paris starting September 10. The new space, named Galignani chez Sotheby's, will be located at 83 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. This location, which has a history linked to modern art, was previously occupied by the Bernheim-Jeune gallery, which defended artists such as Monet, Renoir, Bonnard, Vuillard, and Modigliani at the turn of the 20th century. The new space will offer books selected according to current cultural events, as well as exhibitions, collections, and works expected to be auctioned by Sotheby's. Events, book signings, and workshops are planned to complement the programming throughout the year.
Founded in Paris in 1801, Galignani has been located at 224 rue de Rivoli since 1856, facing the Tuileries Garden, and today mixes French and English books, literature, and fine arts. On September 10, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, the space will host Georgia Spray on the occasion of the publication of How to Start an Art Collection (Thames & Hudson), published a few days earlier. Georgia Spray is the founder of the Partnership Editions platform, dedicated in particular to emerging artists and new collectors, and previously worked for White Cube, Christie's, the Auction Room platform, and the art dealer Ivor Braka. Her first book, with around 300 illustrations, aims to defuse some of the obstacles surrounding the purchase of art: how to develop taste, determine a budget, estimate the price of a work, or choose a frame.
This new location coincides with Galignani's increasing incursions beyond its historic address. Since September 4, the bookstore is also participating in the five-month residency of Sézane at 117 rue du Bac, where it provides a space combining bookstore, café, fashion, and exhibition. The move reflects Galignani's efforts to expand its presence in Paris's cultural landscape while maintaining its long-standing reputation as a hub for literature and art.
Galignani opens new bookstore at Sotheby's in Paris
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