Art scene · Bordeaux
Art in Bordeaux: galleries, artists and art to buy
The Bordeaux art scene at a glance, museums, galleries, festivals and artists, and everything you can do with L’Original: buy art, sell a piece, become an artist or fit out your spaces.
What are you looking for in Bordeaux?
What shapes the art scene in Bordeaux
A World Heritage city, Bordeaux cultivates an elegance of blond stone and light.
The 'Port of the Moon' lines classical blond-stone façades along the Garonne.
Artists associated with Bordeaux
- Rosa BonheurAnimal painter born in Bordeaux, a pioneering woman artist of her era.
- Odilon RedonSymbolist painter born in Bordeaux, a master of dream and colour.
- Albert MarquetFauvist painter born in Bordeaux, known for his harbour landscapes.
Architects who shaped Bordeaux
- Victor LouisArchitect of Bordeaux's Grand Théâtre, a neoclassical masterpiece.
Landmarks in Bordeaux
- Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux
- Place de la Bourse
- Cité du Vin
The resale market in Bordeaux
Bordeaux hosts active regional auction houses for art objects and paintings.
Actors & exhibitions in Bordeaux
Galleries & artist-run centres
Festivals & recurring events
Ordering or buying art in Bordeaux
For Bordeaux (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France), you buy online: original works are shipped from Montréal to France, carefully packed. Our two galleries, at 163 rue Saint-Paul Ouest (Old Montréal) and 4455 rue Saint-Denis (Plateau), welcome you if you visit Montréal.
Can't find the right piece? Commission a custom work (size, palette, subject) from our artists, or a mural for a wall in your home or workplace in Bordeaux.
Not sure of your style yet? With PickArt, you swipe 16 works and we match you with the artist and style made for you.
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Frequently asked questions about art in Bordeaux
How do I buy an original artwork in Bordeaux?
Order online: works are shipped from Montréal to France, carefully packed, to Bordeaux (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France). Not sure of your style yet? With PickArt, you swipe 16 works and we match you with the artist and style made for you.
Which artists are associated with Bordeaux?
Our guide lists 3 artists linked to Bordeaux: Rosa Bonheur, Odilon Redon and Albert Marquet. They are figures of the local scene, not artists represented by L'Original. PickArt helps you find a similar sensibility in our catalogue.
Can I sell my art or a piece I own from Bordeaux?
Yes. If you are an artist, you can apply: we represent artists from everywhere, and your work is sold in our Montréal galleries and online. If you own a piece, we evaluate it and resell it through our network, without auctions, an alternative to houses like Hôtel des Ventes Bordeaux Quinconces.
Written by
Dorian Verdier
Founder of L'Original · HEC academic author on the democratization of art
Dorian Verdier founded the first gallery of its kind in North America and has spent ten years making original art accessible. His academic work at HEC focuses on the democratization of art, the same conviction that guides every collection on L'Original.
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