Galerie Robertson Arès has been steadily expanding its reach since 2019, carving out space in Montreal’s Petite Bourgogne for a sharp, international-facing take on contemporary art. Founded by Emily Robertson and François Arès—both seasoned figures in the Canadian and U.S. art markets—the gallery represents a roster of over twenty artists, mixing emerging names with established ones, many of them Canadian. The main floor is a bright, minimalist exhibition space tailored for clean presentations of bold aesthetics, while the basement level hosts more intimate and experimental installations. Alongside its regular programming, Robertson Arès keeps a foot in the fair circuit and stages a yearly Toronto pop-up to extend its reach beyond Quebec. The gallery’s leadership also plays an active role in shaping national art discourse, holding positions with Art Toronto, the AGAC, and beyond—underscoring its ambition to be more than a local player in the scene.
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