About

Mingei gallery specializes in both ancient and contemporary decorative arts from Japan. Located in the heart of Paris’s Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, the gallery is directed by Philippe Boudin and his daughter, Zoé Niang. Renowned for its thematic exhibitions and artist monographs, the gallery has established itself as a key reference in its field.

As a leading ambassador of Japanese bamboo basketry, Mingei gallery is the foremost gallery in Europe dedicated to this art form. It played a major role in promoting this tradition, notably through its active involvement in the landmark exhibition “Fendre l’air. Art of Bamboo in Japan” (27 November 2018 – 7 April 2019) at the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac. The exhibition was a milestone in raising awareness and appreciation of Japanese bamboo art in Europe.

Mingei gallery held its first MINGEI BAMBOO PRIZE competition. Eleven works have been selected and exhibited at the Musée national des arts asiatiques - Guimet from October 21st 2020 through May 2021. The National Museum of Asian Arts - Guimet and the Mingei gallery awarded the artist Tanabe Chikuunsai IV.

The major international collections put their faith in Mingei gallery, and its activities involve a great deal of collaborative work and partnerships with European museums that include curatorial services, loans, and the promotion of our clients’ collections.

Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday

11 am - 7 pm

Closed Sunday & Monday