Arts d’Australie • Stéphane Jacob – Aboriginal Art Gallery in Paris
An Invitation to Discover the Soul of Australia Through Art
In 1996, a journey to Australia profoundly changed Stéphane Jacob-Langevin’s perspective. Captivated by the symbolic power and vibrant beauty of Aboriginal painting, he founded in Paris one of Europe’s first dedicated Aboriginal art galleries: Arts d’Australie • Stéphane Jacob. For nearly 30 years, this unique gallery has passionately shared the arts of Australia in all their diversity, cultural richness, and contemporary resonance.
Now located in Paris’s historic Marais district, the gallery opens the doors to a fascinating world enriched by ancestral stories, spirituality, personal expression, and political and environmental commitments. Here, art is not only visual—it is alive, narrative, and deeply meaningful.
An Open and Contemporary Vision of Australian Creativity
Specializing in contemporary Aboriginal art, the gallery represents a wide variety of artists from all regions of Australia:
- Traditional Aboriginal artists, whose works draw inspiration from the Dreamtime and ancestral narratives;
- Contemporary Aboriginal artists who renew classical forms through personal approaches often marked by identity claims, political or ecological engagement;
- Torres Strait Islander artists, whose art evokes marine territories, cultural roots, and the fight against climate change;
- As well as non-Indigenous Australian artists, whose practice explores territory, memory, and cultural heritage.
This diversity allows the gallery to offer a pluralistic, coherent, and distinctly contemporary vision of the arts of Australia.
A Rigorous, Ethical, and Accessible Selection
The gallery is committed to working directly with artists—either through community art centres in Australia or with recognised agents who strictly respect cultural protocols. Every artwork is authenticated, with clear and guaranteed provenance, ensuring respect for both the artists and buyers.
We offer a broad range of works at prices suited to all types of collectors: affordable pieces by emerging artists, ideal for a first acquisition, as well as rare or major works by established artists already featured in museum and institutional collections.
Whether you seek a piece that speaks to your heart, a meaningful acquisition, or a heritage investment, we guide you with transparency, ethics, and exacting standards.
Personalized Support and Recognized Expertise
Stéphane Jacob-Langevin is one of Europe’s most respected experts in Australian Aboriginal art. His credentials include:
• Certified expert accredited by the C.N.E.S. (National Chamber of Specialized Experts)
• Author of authoritative publications on Australian arts
• Curator for major institutions such as the United Nations in New York, the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris, and the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
• Honorary member of the Order of Australia for his outstanding contributions to the recognition of Aboriginal art and culture
Supporting You Every Step of the Way with Care and Professionalism
- Tailored advice according to your goals (discovery, collecting, investment)
- Private or remote presentations of a curated selection of artworks that match your tastes and budget
- Long-term guidance to help you build a coherent and valuable collection
A Gallery Committed to Artists and the Future
The gallery upholds a committed and ethical vision of the Aboriginal art market. We operate with full respect for Indigenous cultural rights, while shining a light on the most vibrant contemporary voices in the Australian art scene.
We actively support artists whose work addresses the major challenges of our time: identity, heritage transmission, social justice, ecology, and collective memory. These powerful and deeply human works deserve a place in today’s—and tomorrow’s—collections.
An Invitation to Discover
👉 Explore our blog dedicated to Australian Aboriginal art and contemporary Australian arts: http://art-aborigene.over-blog.com
👉 Visit our gallery in Paris, in the Marais district, or contact us to schedule a personalized appointment.
Arts d’Australie • Stéphane Jacob — an Aboriginal and contemporary Australian art gallery in Paris, committed to authenticity, artistic diversity, and meaningful human connection.
