At the heart of the bohemian Paris neighborhood surrounding Place du Tertre stands Galerie Montmartre—its bright red facade a kind of beacon welcoming a wide variety of international visitors.

Known for its shows of street artists and pop-inspired contemporary artists, Galerie Montmartre has also held exhibitions of works by some of the 20th century’s greatest modern artists, including Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, and Henri Matisse. 

Courtesy of Galerie Monmartre.

Steering this unique enterprise is director Alex Doppia, who has been working in the art industry for 30 years.

“Both my studies and personal interest led me to dedicate my life to the promotion of artists and visual art,” he said. Today, Doppia wants the gallery to be a place of dialogue between contemporary and modern art, and accessible to anyone interested.

Recently, the Artnet Gallery Network caught up with Doppia, who let us know what shows he can’t wait to see in 2021 and why he can’t get enough of Alexander Calder’s mobiles.

How would you describe your collectors?
Our exhibitions, our spirit, and our services are committed to fulfilling everyone’s expectations—whether you simply have a “crush” on a certain work or come from a long art collecting tradition. 

What makes your gallery unique?
We’re located in the emblematic Place du Tertre area. It has an impressive art scene that provides us with a strong ability and motivation to choose paintings, sculptures, and photos, and enables us to move and inspire people coming from all around the world.

Courtesy of Galerie Monmartre.