Romano Zanotti, an essential figure of European kinetic art. His work is part of the kinetic art movement, heir to futurism and geometric abstraction, which explores visual phenomena, the perception of movement and the optical effects of colour.

Walking through Beaune feels like moving through a thought that has taken shape in stone. Nothing here is decorative, nothing is gratuitous.

At ARS ESSENTIA, our contemporary art gallery dedicated to the presentation and sale of sculpture, we showcase works created using a wide variety of techniques: direct carving in wood or stone, clay modelling for ceramics, and ironwork for ferrous metals. Yet it is bronze sculpture that sparks the most curiosity. Its presence, its density, its unique patina captivate our visitors. This is why we offer a complete introduction to the lost‑wax casting technique, an ancestral pro

The name of the gallery comes from the Latin ars essentiae, “the essence of art.” This choice reflects the guiding principle of the gallery: presenting works that express a singular vision, a conscious artistic gesture, and impeccable formal quality, whatever the technique employed. A work of art must be able to touch the viewer beyond words. It should move, surprise, unsettle, or elevate. Before any explanation, it is the aesthetic spark that matters—the sudden emotion that

Isabelle Carabantes: Instituting the Living, Reinventing Contemporary Animal Sculpture.

Igor Mitoraj is a world‑renowned Franco‑Polish artist. Born in 1944, he died in 2014 in Paris. A resolutely postmodern artist, he seeks in ancient statuary a balance of forms that transcends the centuries.

“ARS ESSENTIA Gallery in Beaune invites visitors to discover contemporary painting and animal sculpture curated by an École du Louvre expert.”

Collecting paintings is far more than a simple pastime: it is a cultural, patrimonial, and sometimes financial endeavor. Each canvas is a meeting point between an artist, an era, and a vision of the world. But how can one begin or expand a painting collection safely? The answer lies in choosing a specialized art gallery such as ARS ESSENTIA, which provides expertise and guarantees at every step.

Near the cellars of the "Joseph Drouhin" winery, the church in Beaune features 15th-century frescoes, which can be admired after enjoying a tasting of fine Burgundy wines. The town of Beaune is dotted with many remnants of its medieval past. Let us not forget that until the reign of Louis XI, it was the seat of the Parliament of Burgundy.

Michel Cadoret de l'Epineguen was an important representative of French painting in the 50s and 60s, in his time he was distinguished by art critics and was a friend of Alexander Calder. He spent much of his life in Mexico and the United States, so much so that he was called the most American of French painters by the art critic Pierre Courthion.

Lightning on the chapel On Place Ziem in Beaune, you will find the Saint Etienne Chapel, which was formerly the city's Carmelite convent and has been famous since the visit of Louis XIV... The Ars Essentia Art Gallery is located at 9 Place Ziem, right in the heart of Beaune. Today, it is a lovely little cobblestone square, lined with restaurants and cafes, as well as charming shops. But most notably, the Saint Etienne Chapel stands in the middle of the square. This 17th-centu