Galerie Backslash – Emerging Artists & Innovative Contemporary Art in Paris
Contemporary Art • Emerging Voices • Experimental Practices • Haut-Marais • Paris
Backslash Gallery – Emerging Voices & Experimental Contemporary Art
Founded in Paris in 2010 by Delphine Guillaud and Séverine de Volkovitch, Backslash Gallery brings an international and deliberately eclectic perspective to contemporary art in the Haut-Marais. Its programme moves between emerging voices and more established practices, allowing painting, sculpture, drawing, installation, mixed media, text and concept-driven work to meet within the same gallery identity. Rather than being defined by a single aesthetic, Backslash is particularly interesting for the contrasts between its artists — from intimate and materially sensitive work to graphic interventions, reconstructed objects, expressive painting and ideas drawn from contemporary culture. Its generous 250 m² exhibition space allows both focused solo exhibitions and dynamic collective shows, while the gallery also extends its programme through art fairs, exhibitions beyond its walls and publications dedicated to its artists.
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TLC Paris tip: Backslash works especially well as part of a Haut-Marais gallery walk. Allow enough time to look properly rather than simply checking the gallery off a list — the programme can move from painting and drawing to sculpture, conceptual work and unexpected materials, so one exhibition may feel completely different from the next. Check the current show before you go, then continue on foot through the surrounding 3rd arrondissement for a broader afternoon of contemporary art.
Highlights (evergreen)
Women-Led Since 2010
Founded by Delphine Guillaud & Séverine de Volkovitch — strong point of view, long-term artist commitment.
Eclectic Contemporary Program
A sharp mix: painting, text, installation, sculpture, and graphic/urban energies.
Artist Names You’ll Recognize
From RERO and Boris Tellegen to Fahamu Pecou — plus emerging voices that feel “next.”
Fairs & Editions
Active beyond the walls: fairs, projects, and publishing through Backslash Editions.
TLC Paris Concierge note: BACKSLASH is a high-impact contemporary stop — women-led, eclectic, and genuinely experimental.
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Contemporary Art, Emerging Voices, Painting, Sculpture, Installation, Mixed Media & International Artists in the Haut Marais
Galerie Backslash – Emerging Voices & Experimental Practices
Founded in 2010, Backslash is a contemporary art gallery in Paris’s Haut Marais with an international and deliberately eclectic programme. Its 250 m² space hosts solo and group exhibitions across painting, sculpture, installation, photography, works on paper and mixed media, bringing together different generations, perspectives and approaches to contemporary art.
Best For
Contemporary art, discovering artists, experimental practices & visitors exploring Paris’s independent gallery scene
Contemporary art, discovering artists, experimental practices & visitors exploring Paris’s independent gallery scene
Art & Media
Painting, sculpture, installation, photography, works on paper, assemblage & mixed-media practices
Painting, sculpture, installation, photography, works on paper, assemblage & mixed-media practices
Exhibitions
Changing solo and group shows create a different experience throughout the year, from intimate works to larger installations
Changing solo and group shows create a different experience throughout the year, from intimate works to larger installations
Artists
An international roster with varied generations, backgrounds and practices rather than a single artistic movement or medium
An international roster with varied generations, backgrounds and practices rather than a single artistic movement or medium
The Gallery
A 250 m² exhibition space allowing artists room for ambitious solo presentations, group exhibitions & larger-scale works
A 250 m² exhibition space allowing artists room for ambitious solo presentations, group exhibitions & larger-scale works
Since 2010
Founded in the Haut Marais by Delphine Guillaud & Séverine de Volkovitch with a long-term commitment to its artists
Founded in the Haut Marais by Delphine Guillaud & Séverine de Volkovitch with a long-term commitment to its artists
Location
29 Rue Notre-Dame de Nazareth, 75003 Paris — in the Haut Marais near Temple, Arts-et-Métiers & Carreau du Temple
29 Rue Notre-Dame de Nazareth, 75003 Paris — in the Haut Marais near Temple, Arts-et-Métiers & Carreau du Temple
Plan Your Visit
Check the current exhibition and opening schedule before visiting; exhibitions and gallery availability change during the year
Check the current exhibition and opening schedule before visiting; exhibitions and gallery availability change during the year
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TLC Paris Concierge note: Backslash works particularly well as part of a Haut Marais gallery walk. Check what is showing before your visit, then continue through the surrounding streets around Temple, Arts-et-Métiers and Rue de Bretagne, where contemporary galleries, independent shops and cultural addresses can easily turn one exhibition visit into a longer neighbourhood exploration.
Galerie Backslash — Emerging Voices & Experimental Practices
In Paris’s ever-evolving contemporary art landscape, Galerie Backslash stands out as a space dedicated to discovery, experimentation, and emerging artistic voices. With a sharp curatorial eye, the gallery champions practices that push boundaries, question formats, and explore new ways of thinking about art today.
Rather than focusing on established names or market-driven trends, Galerie Backslash centers its program on artistic process and evolution. Exhibitions often blur disciplinary lines, bringing together installation, mixed media, video, performance, painting, and sculpture in configurations that invite active engagement. The result is a program that feels immediate, exploratory, and closely connected to current cultural, social, and political questions.
The gallery’s flexible and open exhibition space reinforces this spirit of experimentation, allowing each project to unfold according to its own logic. Visitors encounter works that are still in motion — art that is being defined rather than finalized — offering a rare glimpse into the formative stages of contemporary practice.
Situated within a lively creative environment, a visit to Galerie Backslash naturally connects with Le Marais, Centre Pompidou, Rue Beaubourg, Canal Saint-Martin, and the broader network of independent art spaces that define Paris’s avant-garde scene. Yet the gallery maintains a distinct identity, marked by its willingness to take risks and its commitment to artists at pivotal moments in their development.
Beyond exhibitions, Galerie Backslash cultivates dialogue through talks, performances, and collaborative projects that extend the life of each show. These moments encourage exchange between artists and audiences, reinforcing the gallery’s role as a place of inquiry rather than consumption.
Aligned with the values of TLC Paris Concierge, Galerie Backslash is presented not as a commercial stop, but as a destination for genuine cultural discovery. For visitors drawn to art that challenges conventions and reflects the pulse of contemporary thought, the gallery offers a compelling and rewarding experience.
Through TLC Paris Concierge, a visit to Galerie Backslash becomes part of a curated journey into Paris’s creative present — where new voices emerge, ideas are tested, and the future of contemporary art quietly takes shape.
