18 August 2025
In 2025, owning luxury art means enjoying exclusive cultural experiences in galleries that are creative and social refuges, far from the standard art fair circuits.
Galerie Perrotin – Paris and global network
Founded in 1990 by Emmanuel Perrotin and now present in Paris, New York, Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai and Los Angeles, Galerie Perrotin presents a sophisticated selection of contemporary artists. In its recent space on Avenue Matignon, exhibitions attract hundreds of visitors a day – a meeting place for collectors and trendsetters. For those seeking international art that blends design, fashion and networking, Perrotin represents a world-class cultural luxury.
Hauser & Wirth – art hospitality Integrated
A Swiss gallery with locations in Zurich, London, Los Angeles, and Munich, Hauser & Wirth goes beyond exhibition: it combines art and hospitality with Artfarm and the Fife Arms hotel, offering a unique immersive experience. It is also committed to sustainability, with the goal of reducing emissions by 50% by 2030. A destination gallery that combines culture, design, and environmental awareness.
Maddox Gallery – high art that invests in pop icons
With locations in London and Gstaad, Maddox Gallery offers pieces by Andy Warhol, Banksy, Kusama, and emerging new talents. It also offers consultancy for the acquisition of iconic works and personalized collections. A reference point for those seeking art with high aesthetic and investment value. __
DeSarthe Gallery – Asian avant-garde
Based in Hong Kong, De Sarthe specializes in Asian contemporary art and organizes the “deSAR” residency program for emerging artists. It even features immersive works such as Lu Yang's installation at Art Basel Hong Kong 2025. A vital window on Asian experimentation, attracting international collectors. __
Eva Presenhuber – Contemporary European sophistication
Gallery active in Zurich, Vienna, and New York, founded by Eva Presenhuber. Known for museum-quality exhibitions and for representing leading international artists such as Doug Aitken and Wyatt Kahn. Ideal for those who appreciate quality European curatorial approach combined with an avant-garde exhibition project.
Galleries such as Perrotin, Hauser & Wirth, Maddox, De Sarthe, and Presenhuber embody the new paradigm of art-luxury, in which the artwork becomes the key to accessing refined worlds, exclusive travel, and select communities.
For Mantoflex mood readers, who seek not only aesthetics but experiences, these realities point the way to a sophisticated and conscious cultural tourism.
