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NOMAD GALLERY
Founded in 2016 by Vanessa Metayer under the Insighter name, the nomad gallery project presented curated collections of antique treasures, vintage design, and contemporary art through pop-up exhibitions across European cities.
Inspired by a passion for travel, cultural discovery, and storytelling, each exhibition celebrated the diversity of global artistry, creating spaces where objects sparked dialogue, connection, and inspiration. These temporary galleries invited guests to experience the art of living while discovering meaningful pieces to enhance their personal collections.
With a focus on interiors, the project offered more than just objects; it offered stories. Every piece was thoughtfully selected to bring depth, character, and a sense of belonging to the spaces we call home. Grounded in the belief that the right object finds you, it championed a soulful, intuitive approach to collecting.
“Osmosis” exhibition in Munich
Pop-Up Galerie INSIGHTER presented
OSMOSIS 2020 in Munich
For the OSMOSIS edition in 2020, Vanessa Metayer once again brought her Nomad Gallery to Munich, curating a refined selection of artworks and objects from across cultures and time periods.
This intimate collection, available for acquisition, fostered a compelling dialogue between artistic voices; blending heritage and contemporary expression into a singular, immersive experience.
“Cultivate the art of living for art”
Munich – Germany
Paintings and sculptures from avant-garde artists such as Henri-Georges ADAM, Marc AGHEMIO, Gustav BOLIN, Auguste François BONHEUR, Pol BURY, Gilles CHABRIER, Marie CHAPUIS, Jean CORTOT, Maurice DE BECQUE, Ruth FRANCKEN, Barbara HASENMEYER, Wai HONG, Jean HUGON, Ghislène JOLIVET, Vincent LAJARIGE, Jan LUKAS, Oliver MASMONTEIL, Stella MERTENS, Mio de MILLIOT, Whan NAMGOONG, Jean-Luc PARANT, Dominique RAYOU, René ROCHE, Thierry van RYSWYCK, Ilio SIGNORI and Roger-François THEPOT.
Unique pieces from different cultures and eras, rare furniture from Gae AULENTI, CAMPANA Brothers, Gianni CELADA, Francesco Buzzi CERIANI, Pierre FOLIE, Carlo FORCOLINI, Harvey GUZZINI, Curtis JERE, Heinz LILIENTHAL, Hilton MC CONNICO, Serge ROCHE, Sergio RODRIGUES, Boris TABACOFF, Nils THORSSON, . You will have the chance to explore antiques, decorative and design objects, curiosities, tribal art, and en vogue jewelry from Pol BURY, Sydney CARRON, Jean COCTEAU, Jean DESPRES, Aline GUI, and Catherine NOLL.
“Genesis” exhibition in Munich
Pop-Up Galerie INSIGHTER presented
GENESIS 2019 in Munich
Vanessa Metayer, founder of the Nomad Gallery, chose Munich as the setting for GENESIS 2019, a curated pop-up exhibition that brought together artists and objects from diverse eras and cultures.
Her thoughtfully assembled collection, available for acquisition, invited visitors on a journey of discovery, sparking a unique dialogue between artworks, styles, and their stories.
“Cultivate the art of living for art”
Munich – Germany
Paintings and sculptures from avant-garde artists such as Marc AGHEMIO, Emili ARMENGOL, Pol BURY, Maurice DE BECQUE, Gilles CHABRIER, Marie CHAPUIS, Barbara HASENMEYER,Wai HONG, Jean HUGON, Ghislène JOLIVET, Jan LUKAS, Oliver MASMONTEIL, Stella MERTENS, Mio de MILLIOT, Whan NAMGOONG, Vincent LAJARIGE, Jean-Luc PARANT, Dominique RAYOU, René ROCHE, Cicero SILVA, and Roger WEBER.
Unique pieces from different cultures and eras, rare furniture from ARLUS, ARTIGAS, Gae AULENTI, Pierre FOLIE, CAMPANA Brothers, Gianni CELADA, Carlo FORCOLINI, Harvey GUZZINI, Louis Christiaan KALFF, Hilton MC CONNICO, Boris TABACOFF, Nils THORSSON, ULTIMA 15. You will have the chance to explore antiques, decorative and design objects, curiosities, tribal art, and en vogue jewelry from Pol BURY, Sydney CARRON, Jean COCTEAU, Jean DESPRES, Aline GUI, and Catherine NOLL.
Akris x Galerie Insighter presents
Vincent Lajarige’s - Imaginery Forest
Galerie INSIGHTER invited by renowned fashion house AKRIS in Munich
to present the Imaginary Forest sculptures
by Vincent LAJARIGE
October 18th to November 6th 2018
Lajarige’s “Totem-Forest,” a striking ensemble of nearly 50 sculptural works, was uniquely installed within the AKRIS boutique — interwoven among fashion mannequins to create a seamless dialogue between art and fashion.
The exhibition opened with a memorable gala evening, attended by special guests including the celebrated chefs of Kochen mit Martina & Moritz, who launched their new cookbook Forest Cuisine (Waldküche). The book’s forest-inspired theme echoed the sculptural environment, deepening the immersive experience.
The evening was further elevated by a performance from the Bavarian State Opera, adding a refined cultural dimension to this exceptional collaboration.
“Cultivate the art of living for art”
AKRIS x INSIGHTER
Vincent Lajarige is a French artist whose totemic sculptures, carved from reclaimed wood, reflect his long-standing commitment to rainforest conservation. Inspired by his travels to the Amazon in the 1980s, his work celebrates the resilience of nature and highlights the urgent need to protect biodiversity. As co-founder of Tropical Rainforests: the Film and founder of ArtBorescences, Lajarige uses art as a powerful tool for environmental advocacy.
“Symbiose” exhibition in Paris
Pop-Up Galerie INSIGHTER presented SYMBIOSE 2017 in Paris
In 2017, Vanessa Metayer brought the Nomad Gallery to the heart of Saint-Germain, Paris, for SYMBIOSE; a curated pop-up exhibition uniting artists and objects from diverse cultures and time periods.
The collection, carefully selected and available for acquisition, created an engaging interplay of styles and narratives, inviting visitors into a world where art and history met in quiet harmony.
“Cultivate the art of living for art”
Paris – France
Paintings and sculptures from avant-garde artists such as Henri-George ADAM, Marc AGHEMIO, Emili ARMENGOL, Guy BRIAND, Pol BURY, Maurice DE BECQUE, Gilles CHABRIER, Marie CHAPUIS, Marie-Laure DAVEAU-QUEYSANNE, Marie-Laure HOLDER, Wai HONG, Ghislène JOLIVET, Cary LEIBOWITZ, Mathieu MATÉGOT, Mio de MILLIOT, Whan NAMGOONG, Vincent LAJARIGE, Akira KUGIMACHI, Jean-Luc PARANT, Henri PROSI, Dominique RAYOU, René ROCHE, Cicero SILVA, Michel THOMPSON, Jean-Louis VETTIER and Roger WEBER.
Unique pieces from different cultures and eras, rare furniture from ARLUS, Gae AULENTI, Pierre FOLIE, Gianni CELADA, Carlo FORCOLINI, Pierre GIRAUDON, Harvey GUZZINI, George JOUVE, Louis Christiaan KALFF, Jay KIRSCH and James HAMILTON, Ingo MAURER, Boris TABACOFF, ULTIMA 15. You will have the chance to explore antiques, decorative and design objects, curiosities, tribal art, and en vogue jewelry from Sydney CARRON, Jean COCTEAU, Aline GUI, Jacques GAUTIER pour Jacques FATH and Catherine NOLL.
“Confluences” exhibition in Zurich
Pop-Up Galerie INSIGHTER presented CONFLUENCES 2016 in Zurich
Zurich served as the inaugural destination for Vanessa Metayer’s Nomad Gallery pop-up series. With CONFLUENCES, she introduced a curated collection of artworks and objects spanning cultures and time periods.
The exhibition, intimate, personal, and entirely available for acquisition, invited visitors into a layered dialogue where artistic expressions converged and diverse styles met in thoughtful harmony.
“Cultivate the art of living for art”
Zurich – Switzerland
Paintings and sculptures from avant-garde artists such as Emili ARMENGOL, Jean-Claude CARDINAUX, Manuel MÉRIDA, Mio de MILLIOT, Wai HONG, Jean-Luc PARANT, Cary LEIBOWITZ, Edoardo STRAMACCHIA, and Whan NAMGOONG.
Unique pieces from different cultures and eras, including rare furniture from Gianni CELADA, Carlo FORCOLINI, Robert JACOBSEN, GUZZINI, INVISIBLE DU MARAIS and NICOLA L. You will be able to find antiques, decorative and design objects, curiosities, tribal art, and en vogue jewelry from Sydney CARRON, Véronique CHERANICH, Nina RICCI.