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Welcome Galerie Tatiana Tournemine Tournemine Family Opens Fourth Gallery in Gstaad There’s a new art gallery in town—and the Galerie Tatiana Tournemine is bound to attract discriminating collectors. With works ranging from young, up-and-coming French, Belgian, Italian and Swiss artists to established painters with significant followings, the beautiful gallery in Chalet Apple Pie brings a taste of the Champs-Elysées to Gstaad’s Promenade. With its carefully curated collection of contemporary art on ready display, the gallery beckons passers-by with vivid paintings and sculptures. The Beauty of Venice—and the Female Form Colourful paintings by Mitro span one wall; his scenes of Venice seem to glow in a rare, golden light. Further inside, Daniel Timmers’ large portraits of female faces take on a retro Great Gatsby feel. A love of the female form clearly pervades here, as works by Giovanni Maranghi bring a series of beautiful women to life in textually fascinating mixed medium on wood. But the selections are not just limited to traditional art forms: “Oeuf de lumière”, a wooden lamp designed by the young Swiss-French artist Robin Bayas-Perry, and constructed by Chaletbau Matti, recalls the design of the 1960’s; while 39-year old Genevan artist Alexis Reynaud’s photo series “Skiers”shows us minimalistic scenes of crowds with breathtaking perspectives.
Growing a Life in Art The history behind Galerie Tatiana Tournemine begins with Tatiana Tournemine herself. After becoming a mother to three children, she wasn’t content to spend her time at home while they were at school. Combining her independent nature and knowledge in art history, Ms Tournemine began slowly but surely by opening her own galleries in the French coastal villages of La Baule and Carnac. Over the years, as her passion for art grew, so did her business. By the time she opened sister gallery in Paris – Faubourg Saint-Honoré (next to the Hôtel Bristol), her reputation as an art dealer with a keen eye for up-and-coming artists was firmly established. This love of art was passed down from mother to son, with her youngest, Thomas Tournemine, following in her footsteps. After seven years helping Ms Tournemine in Paris, the 32-year old art lover and his wife Marie took the challenge of opening their first gallery abroad here in the Saanenland. “Gstaad is a magnificent village, and we’ve had such a warm welcome from the local community,” says Thomas Tournemine. “Marie and I are thrilled to start a new adventure here this winter.” The atmosphere that pervades the gallery is one of colour and light. Thomas and Marie are ready with a warm smile and easy manner, welcoming guests to spend a moment enjoying the carefully selected artwork. The Joy of Sculpture Sculpture, an art form highly appreciated by the Swiss, features prominently in Galerie Tatiana Tournemine. From the half-eaten oversized apple to the imposing polar bear, whimsical carved marble fruit by Jean-Pierre Levy and stylized bronze animals by Lucien Ghomri are carefully placed. Alexandra Gestin’s Sumo-inspired sculptures provide more eye candy; these brightly coloured half-na-
ked wrestlers in reds evoke the Orient with a modern twist. Swarms of Ghomri’s bronze butterflies with a hint of colour decorate the comfortable seating area in the rear of the space, where the Tournemines delight in conversing with guests over coffee. Here visitors can also peruse one of the many catalogues and coffee-table books by featured artists. A More Artful Gstaad With the opening of the Galerie Tatiana Tournemine, Gstaad adds another gem to its bejewelled crown. Now, thanks to the new location on the Promenade, art lovers in the Saanenland will be able to buy the best in contemporary art – and indulge in a winter sport of the cultural kind. Please join the Tournemines for their COCKTAIL PARTY February 14th from 5:30 – 8:30 pm.
Chalet Apple Pie, Promenade 4, Gstaad +41 (0)33 744 46 48