Galerie Les filles du calvaire

What Galerie Les filles du calvaire does

Galerie Les filles du calvaire is a privately-held French contemporary art gallery founded around 1995 and based in Paris's 3rd arrondissement (Marais district). The gallery represents a roster of approximately 40 international artists across photography, painting, sculpture, and mixed media, with a documented focus on contemporary photography and figurative art. Its named represented artists include Karen Knorr, Maya Inès Touam, Laia Abril, and Léo Fourdrinier; the gallery's own news archive references 254 artists total. The gallery operates two physical exhibition spaces — the original at 17 rue des Filles du Calvaire and a second ~300m² venue at 21 rue Chapon, opened February 2023 and inaugurated with the group exhibition 'Persona'. A unified single-product service covers curating exhibitions, artist representation, and art sales through both private viewings and an online e-commerce storefront. Distribution runs through direct gallery sales in Paris, participation in international art fairs (Paris Photo, PHotoESPAÑA, Arles, Art-o-rama), an online storefront on the Artsy marketplace, social media (Facebook, Instagram), and an email newsletter. The gallery is a member of no disclosed parent group and has no outside funding. No APIs, SDKs, AI/ML capabilities, certifications, or technology platforms are disclosed; the website is operated through the third-party Artlogic platform. Customer segments are split between private art collectors and museums/cultural institutions, with the gallery securing institutional placements for its artists at the Centre des Monuments Nationaux, Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, Château d'Oiron, Musée d'Art Moderne de Fontevraud-L'abbaye, Museo del Romantismo Madrid, Fondation Villa Datris, and Le Confort Moderne Poitiers. Two represented artists have received major industry awards: Maya Inès Touam won the Prix Découverte Louis Roederer at the Rencontres de la Photographie d'Arles (2022), and Laia Abril received Spain's Prix national de la photographie (2023, the youngest recipient). Pricing is per-artwork and edition-based (e.g., limited editions of 3 plus 1 artist's proof), with inquiry-based quoting rather than transparent list pricing. Headcount is ~10 employees; revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company is founder-managed with no listed management team beyond a general enquiries contact.

Name

Galerie Les filles du calvaire

Legal name

Les filles du calvaire

Website

https://fillesducalvaire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Galerie Les filles du calvaire is a privately-held Paris-based contemporary art gallery, founded c. 1995, that represents ~40 international artists across photography and figurative art, operating two Marais-district exhibition spaces and selling through fairs, private viewings, and an Artsy storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Art Gallery Services

NAICS

Art Dealers (459920)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit) (THAJADAH)

Keywords

• Contemporary art gallery
• Contemporary photography
• Figurative art sales
• Artist representation
• Art fair participation

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Art sales: Primary revenue from selling artworks by represented artists through gallery exhibitions and private sales
2. Art fair participation: Revenue generated from participation in international art fairs, bringing together galleries and collectors

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Galerie Les filles du calvaire is a contemporary art gallery representing approximately 40+ international artists, specializing in photography, painting, sculpture, and multimedia installations. It operates two physical gallery spaces in Paris's Marais district and curates exhibitions, manages artist representation, and sells artworks through private sales, the online store, and the Artsy marketplace. The gallery also participates in major international art fairs such as Paris Photo and PHotoESPAÑA.

Product overview

Galerie Les filles du calvaire is a contemporary art gallery offering a single unified service: the exhibition and sale of artworks by represented artists. The gallery operates two physical spaces in Paris (17 rue des Filles du Calvaire and 21 rue Chapon), represents approximately 40+ international artists across photography, painting, sculpture, and multimedia, and participates in international art fairs including Paris Photo. The gallery's service encompasses curating exhibitions, artist representation, art sales, and public programming. No separate product modules, digital platforms, or SaaS offerings were identified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contemporary art gallery exhibitions and sales Core gallery service encompassing curating and mounting exhibitions, representing international contemporary artists, and selling artworks through private sales, gallery visits, and the online store. Targeted at private collectors and institutions seeking contemporary photography and figurative art.
• Second gallery space at 21 rue Chapon Approximately 300m2 dedicated exhibition and event space inaugurated with the 'Persona' exhibition, expanding the gallery's capacity for exhibitions and events.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Centre des Monuments NationauxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for presenting Karen Knorr's 'No Future' exhibition across two heritage sites (Château d'Azay-le-Rideau and Château d'Oiron) as part of the Bicentenary of photography invention
• Château d'Azay-le-RideaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue for Karen Knorr retrospective exhibition 'Karen Knorr habite le château' (June-November 2026) for the photography bicentenary
• Château d'OironcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue for Karen Knorr exhibition presenting two series from her early and recent career for the Bicentenary of photography
• Musée d'Art Moderne, Fontevraud-L'abbayecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue for Maya Inès Touam's participation in 'Chambre noire, toile blanche' exhibition exploring photography and painting dialogue
• Museo del Romantismo, MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue for Laia Abril's 'Endometriosis. El dolor silenciado 1860-2026' exhibition as part of PHotoESPAÑA 2026
• Fondation Villa DatrisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue for Léo Fourdrinier's participation in 'Méditerranée, Odyssées contemporaines' exhibition
• Le Confort Moderne, PoitiersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue for Léo Fourdrinier's participation in 'Les Noces de Coquelicot' exhibition

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Perrotin: Major international gallery with a flagship Paris presence and global locations, representing blue-chip contemporary artists. Represents the broader competitive context in which Les filles du calvaire operates and increasingly competes for photography talent.
• Pace Gallery: International gallery with a Paris location representing established contemporary artists including photography and digital practices. Comparable only at the upper market tier but defines the competitive ceiling for emerging artists.
• Gagosian: Global mega-gallery with significant presence in Paris and a major contemporary photography program. Represents the upper competitive tier against which mid-sized Paris galleries compete for collector attention and artist representation.
• Hauser & Wirth: Global mega-gallery with a Paris gallery (and broader European footprint) heavily invested in photography and contemporary art. Provides a benchmark for international scale and competitive pressure on Paris-based photography-focused galleries.

Direct peers

• Galerie Xippas: Paris-based contemporary art gallery with additional spaces in Geneva and Montevideo, focused on contemporary photography and figurative art. Closely comparable in scale, geography, and curatorial focus on photography-based practices.
• Galerie Karsten Greve: Established Paris gallery (with Cologne and St. Moritz locations) representing internationally recognized contemporary artists including photography and mixed-media practitioners. Comparable in artistic positioning and participation in European art fairs.
• Galerie Loevenbruck: Paris-based contemporary art gallery in the Marais representing emerging and mid-career artists across photography, sculpture, and installation. Comparable in size, location, and representation model focused on contemporary visual arts.
• Galerie Nathalie Obadia: Paris-based contemporary art gallery with multiple spaces in the Marais and Brussels, representing established and emerging international artists across photography and contemporary media. Operates with a similar gallery-plus-fair business model and comparable artist roster philosophy.
• Galerie Suzanne Tarasieve: Paris-based gallery specializing in contemporary photography and visual arts, with a comparable curatorial focus and participation in international photography fairs such as Paris Photo.
• Galerie Baudoin Lebon: Historic Paris gallery specializing in contemporary photography, with a long-standing reputation and similar focus on represented photographers exhibiting at major international fairs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/galerielesfillesducalvaire
• Instagraminstagram.com/galeriefillesducalvaire
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/galerie-les-filles-du-calvaire

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Investors

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