Visual Arts

Open Art Galerie

8 rue Auguste Comte, Dijon
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In the antiques area of Dijon called Quartier Jean-Jacques Rousseau behind the church of Notre Dame, decorator shops, cafes, restaurants and galleries have sprung up. Here the Open Art Galerie represents 40 living French artists, exhibiting some 400 pieces of contemporary work. So, a good place to do some browsing, find a gift and do some talent spotting.

This is not necessarily abstract art - those splashes of colour with an indefinite meaning - although there are some of those to choose from in a variety of medias. A cross section of styles and subjects are on view: some show landscapes such as the sunny Mediterranean pictures of Lisa Corbière (above) or the talented figurative work by Alice Locoge (below). The pictures at the gallery are affordable for originals, starting at 50 euros, going up to 1,500 euros.

The gallery offers a variety of flexible buying alternatives also. You can buy a work by visiting the gallery or over the internet. If it is for a gift, a voucher is on offer. If you are looking for something for an office, you may prefer to rent the pictures and change them on a regular basis. A sale and return facility is available too so you can try out the picture at home. New work is added to the collection all the time so keep an eye out.

The Open Art Gallery is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00 -12.00 and 14.00 to 19.00 and on the third Sunday of the month or by appointment, tel 00 33 (0)3 80 72 31 47
www.open-art-galerie.com

French Artists Represented