“Toulouse is a city of Art that is little known” according to Karim Azmani, new antiques dealer on the show “Affaire concluded”

The year 2024 will have been rather good for Karim Azmani. This 37-year-old self-taught Toulouse resident took the reins, a few weeks ago, of the gallery, “Place de l’Art”, located 62, rue de Metz where he exhibits a beautiful range of Toulouse artists, painters and sculptors from 20th century. “I love art,” assures Karim Azmani, in charge of estimates and also associated with Didier Santis de Montoussy, Galerie Azmentis rue Pierre de Fermat. A specialized gallery, in the heart of the antiques district, in old paintings and objects According to him, Toulouse is a city of art that is little known. “Let’s not forget that it was awarded the “City” label in 2019. of art and history.

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For Karim, art is a vocation: “This enthusiasm was deeply influenced by the person who raised me, a professor of visual arts,” he explains, and by my father, a second-hand dealer in the flea markets of Toulouse. My career as an art dealer began like this. I was 22 years old when I opened my first flea market, a project that quickly grew when I met Alain de Beauregard, art historian and gallery owner. in Toulouse, who advised me to turn to paintings”. For three years, this Toulouse resident has also been a member of the Eugène Carrière Museum, near Paris, where he has established enriching relationships during openings and artistic events. For several months, he has also been the new kid on the show Affaire Conclue on France 2, replacing Gérald Watelet. “With my southern accent, I was welcomed very warmly. Marc Labarbe saw me getting started. this show and then I am proud to represent Toulouse among the community of buyers.” Without wasting time and rather formidable, during his first auction, the Toulouse resident acquired a pair of vases for €450, declaring with confidence: “In my head I already have potential customers. These vases are almost already sold”.