Galerie Duret
7 bis rue des Saints-Pères
75006
Paris
France
Mobile Ph: +33620045546
Email : mickael@galerieduret.com
URL : www.galerieduret.com
Dufour Laetitia (Curator)
About
Presenting a plurality of media, the gallery exhibits, disseminates and promotes creations that reflect concerns and transformations, both singular and collective.
Initially located rue Duret in Paris, the gallery has been installed since 2016 at 7bis rue des Saints-Pères, Paris 6th, in the heart of the Saint-Germain des Prés.
Meanwhile, the gallery took a break, an interlude, in the ochre city with Galerie Duret Marrakech on the occasion of a pop-up exhibition; “Turning point” that notably enabled the founding couple to develop new ways of conceiving their work.
Galerie Duret Paris reiterates, 14 years after its creation, its commitment, still as strong, with its artists and collectors.
Simone Christen Cool Shady Fountains
Ronald Mugabe Keep My Promise
About the Artist
Following her intuitive approach, they strive for balance without losing tension, for reduction without becoming trivial, and are always fascinated by universal concepts of form, mass, proportion, rhythm, and structure. Influenced by modern art, everyday surroundings, and nature, their primary inspiration comes from an inner urge to find their own expression.
More recently, they have been working almost exclusively with liquid media such as ink, watercolor, or diluted acrylic paint on high-quality paper, as well as natural cotton or linen canvas. They investigate the impact of deep color spaces, sensitive lines and marks, and the dynamic interaction of the various elements. Experimentation is an essential part of their artistic process, and they remain open to coincidences and surprises.
Their artworks are quiet reflections on the beauty of life and its fundamental simplicity. They are intended to provide a grounding experience and radiate a sense of calm, peace, and serenity—an invitation to step away from the hustle and bustle of daily life for a brief moment of reflection and resonance, allowing the eyes to rest and the soul to linger.
After spending most of his childhood as a homeless orphan in the slums of Kampala, Ronald was discovered by an international NGO, which provided him with shelter and access to formal education.
It was during this time that the artist discovered his passion and natural talent for drawing and painting. Shortly after, he was awarded a scholarship to attend Uganda’s most prestigious art school, the Michelangelo School of Creative Arts, where he earned a degree in fine arts and textile design. His work explores themes of hope, triumph, and freedom.
With his expressive and bold style, Ronald Mugabe creates pieces that reflect the complexities of the human condition. His paintings delve into social and political struggles, as well as issues of justice and freedom. His masterful use of color and form captures attention, inviting the viewer to confront sometimes unsettling realities.
Ronald’s incredible personal story and artistic prowess have earned him recognition among some of Europe’s top collectors, such as the Malta King Collection in Sweden and the Cordaro Collection in the United States. His work has also recently entered the permanent collection of the Ugandan Embassy in London and is featured in numerous international galleries, particularly in Europe and North America.
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