Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac Pantin — Attraction in Bobigny

As a Parisian I usually go to the Marais to visit art galleries. As a former finance professional I also have a special liking for Perrotin's as I'm curious to see on which artist a former trader cast his interest. For some reason my name recently fell on the listing of Thaddeus Ropac and I was invited to the Gilbert & George opening this past winter. Whaooo! Congratulation to Thaddaeus Ropac for offering such an amazing space for artists to showcase their work. Respect. This being said whoever was is charge of event planing failed to anticipate the success of the evening and I could see people hovering around the empty buffet table and then shivering in the cold waiting for transport. Fortunately I had planned my Uber hours before. I went back to the gallery on a week day to appreciate the experience in a less crowded environment and I was happy to be the only visitor that time, having the art to myself. One of the gallery employee even showed me around and educated me about the art on display. After this conversation she even suggested that we made lunch in le Marais the following Monday. It is not unusual for gallery employees and owner to get to know potential costumers on a personal level. A friend of mine from Columbia University and former JP Morgan employee who went on to work for Gagossian in London was clearly asked during her job interview about her network and appreciation for "mingling". I guess it's part of the job description. Plus I'm sure the employees interest was not "romantic" as I'm 20 years older than this young lady. As for me, learning about the art world, it's inner working and the artist themselves is something I enjoy very much. So I accepted the invite for the following Monday. We would confirm the specific location via txt message. Unfortunately, she never txt or call, leaving me to enjoy my lunch alone and I couldn't even go to Perrotin as it's closed on Monday. She called the following day to explain that she was terribly busy but rescheduled for 2 weeks later. Same thing we confirmed Le Marais and I suggested the meeting point, a little "bio" restaurant av. de Turenne. Unfortunately, the young lady didn't show up again, call or even answered my txt. I called the gallery the following day to find out if she wasn't injured or sick. I was told: "Oh no, she is here, please leave your number, she will surely call you back." Since, then I never heard back. I deeply respect TR for offering such a great space to artists to showcase their work. But shouldn't he emphasis to his staff that visitors deserve a bit of respect too and that not showing up twice at a meeting is beyond unprofessional? Of course, I may have missed something in my analysis and I would be absolutely ready to revise my judgement. Afterall, isn't quality communication and mutual understanding one of the hardest...

A truly great Gallery for contemporary Artist. Located in Old factory District in Paris , not to far from the Paris Metro with a 14 minute walk from the M5 line. Excellent exhibition Space with three large rooms ,well laided out wall Space for the placement of large format works . Good lighting

Very friendly and helpful staff speaking several language's .

A small but excellent book shop . We...

Nach dem Besuch der beiden Ausstellungen von Anselm Kiefer im Grand Palais Éphémère zu Ehren Paul Celans und Georg Baselitz Retrospektive im Centre Pompidou sowie ein Schlendern durch einige Galerien im Quartier Marais, vor der Heimfahrt noch schnell nach Pantin in die Galerie Ropac eine weitere Werkschau Anselm Kiefers betrachten … Hommage à un poète. Hier findet man eine sicherlich sehr aufwendig restaurierte Backstein-Industriebrache mit Nebengebäuden und geradlinig gestaltetem Hof vor. Die 18 Werke wurden mit viel Raum gehängt. Alles kommt bestens zur Geltung. Wer nach Paris kommt und sich für zeitgenössische Kunst interessiert, sollte hier unbedingt einen Blick reinwerfen. PS … auch ein Besuch der Ausstellung bei Ropac von Mandy El-Sayegh im...