Georges Braque is once again at the center of conversation in the art market — not as a fleeting trend, but as a pillar of modernism people are returning to. 

we at media Shovel interviewed Régis Krampf, the director of Régis Krampf Gallery, who is showing Georges Braque’s work at Frieze Seoul 2025.

In a recent gallery interview, the director emphasized the renewed interest in his work, especially in times when collectors seek both beauty and security. “Braque invented Cubism alongside Picasso; he challenged the rules of perspective and Renaissance form,” the director said. He described Braque as “one of the most important 20th‑century artists,” whose innovations, including the development of collage (papier collé) and synthetic approaches, continue to influence contemporary practices. His early life — helping in his grandfather’s house‑painting business, his self‑taught style before formal academic constraints — all feed into his rejection of old conventions.

With the global art market under pressure, many galleries are leaning back toward the historically significant — figures such as Picasso, Renoir, and Braque — works that have proven value. “Right now, collectors want safer investments,” he said. “They want artistry they know has stood the test of time, auction records, recognized institutions backing the works.” The director noted how important auction houses like Christie’s and Sotheby’s are in reinforcing that perception. 

As for the gallery’s own mission, they see themselves as bridging history and modernity. “We work not only to sell beautiful objects, but also to educate. To remind people that art history — Braque’s Fauvist beginnings, his partnership with Picasso, his transition into Analytical and Synthetic Cubism — isn’t just academic, but a living tradition.” They are considering future programming that further highlights younger artists alongside these classical modernists, though with caution. The director admitted, “It’s easier to build trust in what’s familiar, but we need both roots and innovation.” Key Facts about Georges Braque Georges Braque (1882‑1963) was a French painter, instrumental in the founding of Cubism together with Pablo Picasso. 

 He pioneered techniques such as papier collé (collage) and moved away from traditional perspective and representation to explore form, geometry, and multiple viewpoints. 

His influence continues to be felt in modern and contemporary art, especially in ways artists explore abstraction, materiality, and spatial complexity. 

This renewed attention to Braque reflects more than nostalgia. It underscores a market seeking reliability alongside aesthetic value — works that embody both historical importance and deep craft. 

Galleries that can balance celebrating modernist masters while supporting new voices may find a sustainable path forward in turbulent times. 

From December 20, 2025 through August 2, 2026, the Régis Krampf Collection will present Tactile Space, an exhibition of selected works by Georges Braque.