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Gilles Dyan, founder and co-chairman of the highly acclaimed Opera Gallery, has had a meteoric career to say the least. From starting by selling prints from door to door to owning one of the most respected art galleries in the world, his journey is as colourful as the art he sells. We sit down to talk to him on all things artistic.
&nbsp;<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-39354" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/466x700-4.jpg" alt="Gilles Dyan" width="466" height="700" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/466x700-4.jpg 466w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/466x700-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/466x700-4-186x280.jpg 186w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/466x700-4-120x180.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/466x700-4-400x601.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px" />
Q: You started as a door-to-door salesman selling prints. Now you own one of the leading art galleries in the world. Tell us about the journey.
Gilles Dyan: I have always been passionate about art. My youth was somewhat chaotic and I needed to start working at an early age. I didn’t have the chance to go to university to study art. However, I was very fortunate to grow up in Paris, surrounded by beautiful art museums where I would spend all my free time. Of course, with no proper artistic background, I couldn’t pretend to work in an art gallery…So, I became a door-to-door salesman selling prints and original paintings by local artists! I actually loved it and, without undue modesty, I became quite good at it. Somehow, I got invited to participate in an art fair in Singapore. My booth was such a success that I managed to find the financial backing to be able to open my first Opera Gallery in Singapore.
I opened a gallery in Paris soon after. This was in 1994. The Hong Kong space was opened in 2005. My years as a door-to-door salesman taught me that you don’t need to be rich or educated to appreciate art or to own art. Most people I sold to at the time were people who didn’t always have big means and were intimidated to walk into art galleries. That is how I got the idea of creating spaces that could be accessible to everyone, showing masterpieces by established artists alongside pieces by young emerging artists. Art should be accessible to everyone, not just to the elite.
Q: Opera Gallery already has presence in so many countries. Are there others opening in the near future and, if yes, in which countries?
Gilles Dyan: Opera Gallery has 13 spaces around the world, in Singapore, Hong Kong, Seoul, Dubai, Beirut, New York, Miami, Aspen, London, Paris, Monaco, Geneva and, since March this year, in Zurich. I think that is already quite a lot, don’t you? Of course, I still want Opera Gallery to expand but I want to do it carefully. We are not a supermarket chain! I want to continue being able to show good-quality and carefully-selected art in each Opera Gallery space and I don’t believe you can do that if you expand too rapidly. Let’s say I am studying a few opportunities, but it is too early to divulge any details.
&nbsp;Q: How do you decide which artists to work with?
Gilles Dyan: Opera Gallery shows works by established artists as well as works by younger emerging artists that we try to promote. You wouldn’t believe how much talent there is out there! We receive portfolios by young artists every day and from everywhere around the world. So how do we choose? First of all I only work with artists whose work I personally like and admire – it is much easier to promote the work of an artist you really appreciate, that you believe in. Basically, I follow my instincts – the art must talk to me. I love all the artists we have in all 13 galleries! Secondly, I am very attentive to our collectors&#8217; demands of course – and lastly, I rely on my staff a lot. I am lucky enough to have a wonderful staff who have discovered very talented local young artists.
Q: How important is it for Opera Gallery to promote local artists in each city where the gallery is located?
Gilles Dyan: It is very important! We are lucky enough to be established in countries where there are incredibly talented artists. Not only do we try to promote these young talents locally but our ultimate aim is to show their work in our other galleries internationally. Our collectors love to discover new talents. This is one of the things I appreciate most about having galleries worldwide – to have my European collectors discover Asian talent and vice versa.
Q: Lastly, are there any recent artists who have stood out and made a lasting impression on you?
Gilles Dyan: This is a tough question because, as I told you before, I admire each and every artist whose work I show in my galleries. Of course, some of them go on to become more successful than others, but frankly, each artist I have exhibited over the years has affected me some way or the other.
Thank you.
<h6>Interview by Suchetana Mukhopadhyay</h6>

Art-to-art talk with Gilles Dyan, founder of Opera Gallery

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For the first time ever in Hong Kong, works of 10 French artists made between 1949 and 2017 will be showcased under one roof, courtesy of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.operagallery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Opera Gallery</a>, Hong Kong. Always a pioneer in Hong Kong’s art scenario, <a href="//www.gafencushop.com/inside-hong-kongs-opera-gallery/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Opera Gallery</a> proudly presents French Maze, a selection of 27 artworks from French masters, ranging from the Post War period to contemporary times. Running from 17 May to 30 June 2018, the exhibition offers art connoisseurs a chance to turn the pages of art history, where French art plays a pivotal role in shaping European and world art scenes.
Figurative and abstract, these compositions form a collection of highly personal memories and ideas, interweaving the artists’ reflections and their artistic paths. Exploring different styles and mediums in the French art scene, French Maze will showcase works by Marc Chagall, Bernard Buffet, Jean Dubuffet and Mathieu Georges to the contemporary Andre Brasilier, Pierre Soulages, Chu The-Chun and Robert Combas, Andre’ Lanskoy and Haudressy Pascal.
Exhibition Highlights
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Andre Brasilier’s work is typified by a breezy lyricism, wherein real-life subjects are transposed into dreamlike settings. Brasilier’s images portray a peaceful world, with delicate composition and colour harmonies bathed in soft, cool light.&nbsp;
Marc Chagall’s world is dreamlike as well, with flying lovers, musicians, circus figures, flowers and animals – all intense personal symbols that combine in a complex tapestry of multiple narratives.
Jean Dubuffet – known for his idealistic approach to aesthetics – embraced the so-called ‘low art’ and eschewed traditional standards of beauty in favour of what he believed was a more authentic and humanistic approach to image-making.
To find out more about Opera Gallery, visit <a href="http://www.operagallery.com/">www.operagallery.com</a> or <a href="//www.gafencushop.com/inside-hong-kongs-opera-gallery/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here </a>to read our interview with Director, Sharlanee Foo.
Exhibition dates: 17 May – 30 June, 2018
Opera Gallery, W Place, 52 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong
Monday &#8211; Saturday: 10:00 am &#8211; 7:00 pm | Sunday and Pubic Holidays: 12:00 am &#8211; 6:00 pm
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French Maze at Opera Gallery: A selection of artworks from French masters

Originally founded by Gilles Dyan in 1994, <a href="http://www.operagallery.com/">Opera&nbsp;Gallery</a> has established 12 locations around the&nbsp;world including London, Geneva and New York.&nbsp;With museums as well as private clients worldwide,&nbsp;Opera Gallery is one of the leading dealers in modern&nbsp;and contemporary art.&nbsp;
In celebration of Art Month, we talked&nbsp;to Sharlane Foo, Director of Opera&nbsp;Gallery Hong Kong to learn more about&nbsp;life as a curator.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-33968 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/466x700-opera-gallery3_opt.jpg" alt="Inside Hong Kong’s Opera Gallery" width="466" height="700" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/466x700-opera-gallery3_opt.jpg 466w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/466x700-opera-gallery3_opt-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/466x700-opera-gallery3_opt-186x280.jpg 186w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/466x700-opera-gallery3_opt-120x180.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/466x700-opera-gallery3_opt-400x601.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px" />
Having started your career at the Museum of&nbsp;Contemporary Art Loewen in Singapore and then&nbsp;relocating to the UK for further studies at Sotheby’s&nbsp;Institute of Art, it is clear that you have always had&nbsp;a passion for art.&nbsp;What are your earliest memories&nbsp;and experiences with art and what were your main&nbsp;inspirations behind these pieces?&nbsp;
My father travelled a lot for work and he always brought&nbsp;a book home. For me, I treasured the art books the most&nbsp;and I would read them until I wore them out.&nbsp;During one of our family trips to London for the&nbsp;summer, while in my early teens, a poignant moment for me&nbsp;occurred on a visit to the Tate Modern. Entering the Mark&nbsp;Rothko room was such an incredible experience and that&nbsp;was when I decided that I wanted to be in an industry that&nbsp;allowed me access to such beauty.
What inspires you to drive awareness for collectors&nbsp;and emerging artists?
My role in the gallery is to bridge the gap between artists&nbsp;and collectors. I find that collectors gain the most satisfaction&nbsp;when they have the utmost understanding and a true&nbsp;connection to the artist. I feel extreme happiness when I can&nbsp;bring both sides together.&nbsp;You have a wealth of experience in contemporary&nbsp;and modern art.
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How do you use this to strengthen&nbsp;collaborations with artists?
I am blessed to have had great experiences with artists,&nbsp;and feel doubly fortunate to be part of the Opera Gallery&nbsp;group led by Founder and Chairman Gilles Dyan. As&nbsp;a global organisation with 12 galleries worldwide, we&nbsp;(collectively) have a wealth of experience and knowledge&nbsp;of the industry that we all call upon. I also work very&nbsp;closely with the group’s Art Director David Rosenberg to&nbsp;bring on new artists to our Hong Kong gallery roster.
Have you observed any recent trends among&nbsp;Hong Kong art collectors and more specifically, at&nbsp;Opera Gallery?
Opera Gallery Hong Kong has gone through a number&nbsp;of changes over the past year. We are progressing and&nbsp;moving with the times and our collectors. One trend that&nbsp;has become apparent is a slight shift in the demographic&nbsp;of the clientele. We are now seeing more of a younger&nbsp;crowd walking through our doors, which is exciting. We are always keen to meet new collectors and to learn more&nbsp;about their interest in the works on our walls.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-33971 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/700x466-opera-gallery1_opt.jpg" alt="Inside Hong Kong’s Opera Gallery" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/700x466-opera-gallery1_opt.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/700x466-opera-gallery1_opt-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/700x466-opera-gallery1_opt-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/700x466-opera-gallery1_opt-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/700x466-opera-gallery1_opt-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/700x466-opera-gallery1_opt-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/700x466-opera-gallery1_opt-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />
Will Opera Gallery feature any art exhibitions at&nbsp;Art Central in March?
We are thrilled to be a part of Art Central 2018 and will&nbsp;showcase a number of magnificent artists, one of which&nbsp;includes Manolo Valdes. Following the great success of&nbsp;Valdes’s monumental sculptures shown in Singapore and&nbsp;Paris, we are bringing the same energy to Hong Kong.&nbsp;During Art Month in March we will also have a group&nbsp;exhibition at Opera Gallery for three amazing Korean&nbsp;Artists: Yoo Bong Sang, Lee Gil Rae and Seo Young Deok.&nbsp;We consistently strive to bring unique talent to Hong Kong&nbsp;to engage local art enthusiasts.
Following the success of Mike Dargas’ exhibition,&nbsp;what’s in store for Opera Gallery this year?
The successful opening of <a href="//www.gafencushop.com/opera-gallery/">Mike Dargas’ </a>exhibition&nbsp;empowered us to take on more avant-garde works by&nbsp;young global emerging artists. We have a great 2018&nbsp;ahead of us with a superb line-up for the coming year.&nbsp;With four floors of gallery space, we can bring Hong&nbsp;Kong a diversity of artists that work closely with us&nbsp;and we are always thrilled to see new faces through&nbsp;our door!

Curator Conversations: Inside Hong Kong’s Opera Gallery

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Hong Kong’s art scene is already gearing up for March, most art-centric month of the year. Ahead of the two biggest art events in March – Art Basel and Art Central – the art galleries are hosting an array of art exhibitions by both local and overseas artists.
The most recent one to have caught our attention was Mike Dargas’ solo exhibition at Opera Gallery running from 19 January to 9 February. A German artist based in Los Angeles, he specialises in the perfect fusion of classic technique with the aesthetics of the digital age. Simply put, his paintings look so real that unless you look closely, they look like photographs.
Through this hyper-realistic technique, he explores the various nuances of human skin. A recurrent theme of his paintings is a frozen moment in time that arrests the path of a liquid dripping from a model’s face. This stillness – poignant in its spontaneity – captures the painting’s inner soul in a perfect moment. His current exhibition at the Opera Gallery, titled ‘Healing Beauty’, is all about this perfection of the soul and the feminine, fragile nature of identity. Dargas says, “My paintings catch an emotional snapshot and try to evoke a certain feeling to the viewer”.

Opera Gallery hosts hyperrealist artist Mike Dargas’ first solo exhibition in Asia

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Opera Gallery will be hosting a solo exhibition by Chinese artist Zhuang Hong-Yi in May. Hong-Yi’s work draws inspiration from nature and his compositions are a mixture of bright colours, depicting the three-dimensional world of flowers — mainly roses, irises and tulip petals.
The exhibition at Opera Gallery, In My Garden, features Hong-Yi’s signature style, combining acrylic with handmade rice paper on canvas. His style is inspired by Chinese folk art, its materials and how they are used.
Hong-Yi’s work has been displayed in over 30 solo exhibitions across the world, from Beijing to Venice.
Zhuang Hong-Yi – In My Garden
Dates: 11-31 May 
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat 11 am – 8 pm, Sun and public holidays: 11:30 -17:30 
Venue: Opera Gallery G/F – 3/F, W Place /52 Wyndham St, Central 
<a href="http://www.operagallery.com/" target="_blank">www.operagallery.com</a>

Opera Gallery to showcase exhibition by Chinese artist Zhuang Hong-Yi

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The Opera Gallery recently held an exclusive cocktail party at its Wyndham Street gallery in Central to highlight the opening of its new autumn exhibition, a showcase of the work of Liu Jiu Tong, the celebrated Chinese abstract painter – with his pieces being displayed alongside bronze sculptures by Richard MacDonald, the renowned US artist.

Cocktails and art at Opera Gallery

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The Opera Gallery recently held an exclusive cocktail party at its Wyndham Street gallery in Central to highlight the opening of its new autumn exhibition, a showcase of the work of Liu Jiu Tong, the celebrated Chinese abstract painter – with his pieces being displayed alongside bronze sculptures by Richard MacDonald, the renowned US artist.

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Curator Conversations: Inside Hong Kong’s Opera Gallery

Opera Gallery hosts hyperrealist artist Mike Dargas’ first solo exhibition in Asia

Opera Gallery to showcase exhibition by Chinese artist Zhuang Hong-Yi

Cocktails and art at Opera Gallery

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