Art Research Paris

We—art researchers from Paris and beyond, along with art market professionals hailing from auction houses, galleries, and firms dedicated to craftsmanship and the fine arts—have decided, in the era of Web 3.0, to found Art Research Paris: a cultural enterprise rooted in the research and promotion of art and creativity.

Responding to a widespread desire for artistic and aesthetic experiences—whether through acquiring artworks, sharing knowledge, or immersing oneself in a sometimes complex cultural (meta)universe—we pledge, much like André Breton’s "invisible rays," to shed light on the pursuit of art and emotion.

First, we act as the expert eye, selecting the work and artistic vision of both renowned and lesser-known artists whose innovation, intent, craftsmanship, potential, and sensibility make their pieces truly remarkable for the art lover. It is a perpetual tribute to imagination and a generous invitation to wonder.

Next, driven by a commitment to rigorous expertise, we conduct thorough research with an academic spirit to uncover the nuances of a pioneer or grasp the full depth of a master. We build a bridge between dream and reality, elevating the allure of their mystery or their renown.

Finally, guided by the work’s intrinsic qualities and its position in the art market, we craft a sophisticated promotional approach tailored to passionate collectors and novices alike—all united by the same quest to ignite desire. Born of intellectual exchange and sensory stimulation, our work offers our audience a rich, multifaceted cultural experience. To make its mark in this field, Art Research Paris will offer—beyond auctions—series of exhibitions and lectures showcasing both works of art and figures with inspiring stories.

You will be drawn to join this fresh, unconventional composition and let yourself be carried by the energy of our ensemble—an orchestra playing the notes of rediscovered pleasure. Paris will once again become a celebration centered on personalities and art objects that transcend boundaries.

A quest for art and meaning, lived experiences, lyricism, and scientific rigor—all in the service of beauty and ethics: Simply ARP!

The team: Jean-François Coudert, Jean-Jacques Wattel, Fréderic Delobeau, Rémi Lambert, Pierre Born, Bénédicte Wattel