From Viet Nam to Paris: Lessons on opening a gallery
A new article from Art & Market explores the challenges of opening a gallery in Paris for Vietnamese curator Lê Thiên Bảo.
Galerie Bao is a curator-led gallery founded by Lê Thiên-Bảo, who is recognised for her long-standing commitment to contemporary art from Southeast Asia since 2016. After launching her first gallery programme in Paris in 2023, she redefined and established Galerie Bao as a new chapter under her sole direction in 2024.
Acting as a close ally to artists, Bao is dedicated to building sustainable relationships with artists and supporting the long-term development of their practices. Rooted in collaboration and care, the gallery goes beyond exhibition-making to foster communal dialogue and experimental thinking.
In the article she talks about her move to Paris, the challenges of running a business and the cultural hurdles.