Scène Ouverte, the gallery of Laurence Bonnel opens at the Allénothèque, in Paris

Showcasing a few canvases on the walls of a restaurant is not very original, but taking over the space of triple-star chef Yannick Alléno's new table, in order to gather leading art trades, is another approach. We would like to point out that this artist, who displays her works, as well as those of other designers and the famous chef, are husband and wife both on the stage and in real life.

The Scène Ouverte gallery invites itself to the Allénothèque

The sculptor has undergone a turning point in her career and installed her gallery at the heart of Beaupassage, the new deluxe real estate project near the Hôtel Lutetia. Initially located at the heart of the Paul-Bert flea market in Saint-Ouen, her gallery suddenly makes its irruption in the highly chic Parisian area of Grenelle, while implanting itself in a very unusual space.

This new kind of space showcases just as well the compilation of Annalisa Guerri as well as this luminous sculpture. © DR

Furniture, sculptures, lightning, Laurence Bonnel know how to switch from one to another. © DR

A melting pot of artists and artisans

Thought up like a New York loft, open to talents and cultures, the Galerie Scène Ouverte brings together different universes of artists or artisans, such as ceramists William Coggin, Célia Bertrand and the genius of materials, Jean Grisoni. Thus, Laurence Bonnel sets forth her passions and provokes stunning encounters while gourmets enjoy a delicious meal…

Piling up lineary ceramics offers a touch of bright colour, like a sign of hope in an obscure world. © DR

The jars of Laurence Bonnel break up or are formed progressively in order to feature living and mobile works. © DR