The Galerie Georges-Philippe et Nathalie Vallois is a contemporary art gallery owned by Georges-Philippe and Nathalie Vallois and is located in Paris, France.
In addition to recent contemporary art, the gallery also specializes in works by Nouveaux réalistes such as Arman, César or Jacques Villeglé.
Since 2022, Georges-Philippe Vallois has been serving on the selection committee of Art Basel's Paris edition. [1]
Exhibited artists include:
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