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The Gallery
Galerie Huit Arles is situated in a 17th century mansion in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Arles, France. The Provencal town is renowned for its Roman monuments, world-class museums, the painter Vincent Van Gogh, the Luma Foundation, and prestigious Arts Festivals. Founded in 2007 Galerie Huit Arles has acquired a solid reputation for the careful selection of its artists – both established and emerging – and the quality of its hangings and installations. Exhibitions are curated either independently or in collaboration. Partners have included: The Victoria & Albert Museum, London, Factum Arte Madrid, The British Journal of Photography, City Hall Kuala Lumpur, and Galerie SIT DOWN, Paris.
As well as regular exhibitions and distinguished private views, the gallery hosts Art Stays for the discerning traveller, Artists’ Residencies and thematic workshops. Much more than just an art space, Galerie Huit Arles is a creative, inspirational and convivial venue in a magnificent location.
Julia de Bierre
Founder of Galerie Huit Arles, Julia de Bierre is an author, gallerist, and heritage activist, living and working between France and Malaysia, where she was born. She attended Uplands School, Penang, and completed her education at Bristol University, UK. For many years Julia curated, restored and animated one of Switzerland’s most prestigious medieval castles, using the magnificent setting for the organisation of fine and decorative art workshops and seminars. Julia de Bierre continues to write for leading international Publications; in Malaysia her work is published by “Areca Books”. She is a Trustee of the Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation for Documentary Photography and Film. (New York, Paris, Zurich, Arles), and a member of “Arles Contemporain”, the network of Arlesian art galleries and museums. For many years she has lived and worked in 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites - the ancient Provençal town of Arles in France and multi-ethnic George Town on the island of Penang, Malaysia.Julia is often the guest of fairs such as: Paris photo, L'IPAD in New York, Photo London and ArtGenève. She is also present as a permanent member of the jury of the Incadaques festival and was a member of the jury of the Bourse du talent.
Our Ethos
At Galerie Huit Arles, we believe that art is deeply connected to the pressing issues of our time and that it can play an active role in the ecological transition. It is with this conviction that we have joined the Gallery Climate Coalition; an international network of art world professionals committed to building a more sustainable and responsible cultural sector. As a member of the GCC, we are committed to measuring, reducing, and communicating our carbon emissions, while rethinking our practices on both local and global scales. We fully support the coalition’s key goals, including a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030 and the ambition to achieve zero waste to landfill. This commitment aligns with the values already at the heart of Galerie Huit:
– We prioritize locally sourced and eco-friendly products, supporting the regional economy while reducing our carbon footprint.
– We encourage our visitors to embrace sustainable tourism by arriving by train, exploring the city on foot, or renting bicycles.
– We choose environmentally conscious materials: vintage furniture, reusable frames, antique textiles, and natural, non-toxic paints, free of harmful chemicals.
– Our exhibitions are illuminated using low-energy lighting systems, and we use eco-friendly cleaning products.
– Finally, we actively discourage the use of plastic.
By joining the GCC, we reaffirm our commitment to act in accordance with our values: to support a form of art that is both bold and open to the world, yet deeply respectful of the living. Because a sustainable future is built today — and creativity, too, can help pave the way.
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