Looking to buy original art in Durham? L'Original offers hundreds of original paintings and artworks, hand-painted by real artists, shipped across the United States.
Browse the online catalogue or commission a custom piece, delivered to your door.
Original art delivered to Durham
Every piece is an original, signed by the artist. Whether you are decorating a living room, bedroom or office in Durham, you'll find a unique work, and our team can advise you.
How to choose a piece in Durham
Start from a colour already in your space, pick a size proportional to the wall, and let one original piece be the focal point. Abstract, modern, landscape or street art: our collectors in North Carolina and the surrounding area find a piece that fits them, and you can discover yours playfully with PickArt.
Buying from a real Montréal gallery
Buying from an established gallery, rather than an anonymous marketplace, means vetted works, real represented artists, and genuine guidance. L'Original has two galleries in Montréal (Old Montréal and the Plateau) and ships works to Durham.
The Durham look
Durham sustains African American and contemporary art inside converted tobacco warehouses.
In Durham, artists like Ernie Barnes have shaped the local scene. Find that sensibility in our original works, or let PickArt reveal yours.
Four styles from our artists' signed works, delivered to Durham.
Find your favourite local artist in Durham
Take the PickArt test: swipe 16 works and we match you with the artist and style made for you. Your piece is created by our artists and delivered to you in Durham.
Living artists Fun to discover, real considerations
Yes, works are shipped across the United States, carefully packed. You can also visit our Montréal galleries.
Is original art affordable?
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Yes. Many works by emerging and professional artists cost about the price of a nice piece of furniture. You'll find an original within your budget.
Can I commission a custom piece from Durham?
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Yes, you can commission a custom piece (size, palette, subject) from our artists, delivered to you in Durham.
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.
L'Original is a local art gallery: an address you can walk into, living artists and signed original works, never reproductions. Our two galleries are in Montréal and we open city by city.
