Shaped by Arthur de Villepin’s passion for art, Villepin is a new gallery model created by collectors for collectors. Founded in 2019 in Hong Kong, Villepin is specialized in artists, estates and foundations, advocating their work through carefully curated exhibitions while bridging them with the leading collectors and institutions in the Asia-Pacific region and around the world. Beyond its gallery walls, Villepin also acts as curator for exhibitions in museums and institutions.
Each exhibition at Villepin is based on in-depth scholarship and offers a unique experience to immerse visitors in the life and art of each artist. Previous exhibitions have also produced special bilingual publications that include original essays and curatorial research. Artists presented by Villepin include Zao Wou-Ki, Myonghi Kang, Pierre Soulages, Georges Mathieu and Hans Hartung among others.
As curator and advisor to a close community of collectors, Villepin is focused on education and promoting scholarship of its artists through intimate salons and collaborations with leading institutions, foundations, universities and museums. Through our extensive experience in building close friendships with artists, we aims to share expertise, encourage dialogue, and support collectors in building long-lasting relationships with artists, who are at the heart of Villepin’s initiatives.
Originally established on Hollywood Road—the heart of Hong Kong's art district—our gallery is housed in a three-storey building reminiscent of a quintessential French maison, spanning nearly 2,500 square feet.
Since then, our programme has expanded across Asia and Europe, unfolding in distinctive homes and institutions in France, historic churches and palazzos in Italy, and unconventional venues throughout Asia, including former factories and private residences in Korea and Japan. Through these unique settings, we continue to present exhibitions that engage with the character and history of each space.
Inspired by Villepin Art and driven by a desire to participate and contribute to the dynamic changes in Hong Kong, Arthur de Villepin created the Foundation for Art and Culture. The foundation's mission is to connect cultures, people, and societies through the transformative power of art.
Villepin firmly believes in the importance of cultural diplomacy, especially in today's interconnected world. To that end, the foundation is developing programs to solidify Hong Kong's position as a leader in Asia-Pacific creativity.
Looking to the future, the foundation will continue to foster projects that incubate younger and aspiring artists. By facilitating cross-cultural connections and empowering the next generation of creators, Villepin aims to make a lasting impact through the transformative power of art.