Our History


                                           

ART IS OUR BUSINESS SINCE 2006

ART PHOTO EXPO GROUP, our mother house, was founded in 2006 in Miami by Audrey & Francois Trabelsi. It’s main activity was to promote artistic photography through traveling exhibitions, and to advise on the acquisition of original prints from collectors worldwide.

The ambition of Art Photo Expo was to associate recognized artists with young emerging talents. These young talents very often became established artists in their turn and we are proud to have discovered and promoted them in the Art market. 
Our glamorous, original and colorful exhibitions were always a success as testified by the press https://www.artphotoexpo.com/pages/presse
Audrey Trabelsi
CEO Art Photo Expo

For Miami Art Basel 2006/07, Art Photo Expo, produced its 1st major sale-exhibition: In Fashion Photo bringing together more than 20 international photographers and among the most renowned of their generation.
Fashion photography was not so popular among galleries and various players in the world of contemporary art. However, this exhibition welcomed more than 12,000 visitors in 4 days.

Following this first success, ART PHOTO EXPO moved to the Miami Art District in 2008, producing and financing a retrospective of top model Naomi Campbell. This event was covered by media around the world and welcomed over 35,000 visitors and over $2.5M in global media coverage. Were exhibited in a giant format, the works of the greatest fashion photographers such as: 

  • Peter Lindbergh
  • Jean Paul Goude
  • David Lachapelle
  • Simon Procter
  • Gilles Bensimon
  • Patrick Demarchelier
  • Arthur Elgort
  • Steven Klein
  • Mario Testino
  • Ellen Von Unwerth
  • Albert Watson 


Today 7 Art Group :

  • Has more than 18 years of experience in the Contemporary Art Market
  • Has a strong international experience
  • Manages 95 artists from 12 different countries
  • Has an international network of Art Galleries
  • Has a network of thousands of international collectors
  • Has a worldwide connection network in Contemporary Art

  • Has an accessible management

 

History 7Art Group:

USA 2008 to 2011

  • 2008: Retrospective of Naomi Campbell for Miami Art Basel

  • 2008: Opening of a 550 m2 gallery in Miami Lincoln Road

  • 2009: Opening of a 500 m2 gallery in NYC, West Broadway

EUROPE 2015 to 2021:

  • Revival of the Royal Monceau gallery, one of Paris’s Palaces, designed by the renowned designer Philippe Starck.
  • Opening of art galleries and production of thematic art exhibitions in the different hotels in Paris, Monaco and London.

UAE 2022 to now:

  • In September 2022, we launched our activities in Dubai, introducing 7Art Concept Store, incorporating an exclusive art experience in luxury hotels.


 Gallery - The Royal Monceau Raffles Paris 



Since Then we have created 3 Art Brands :

  • 7Art Group: Production of Contemporary Art exhibitions
  • 7Art Gallery: Fine Art Galleries
  • 7Art concept store: Art Concept Store

  

7Art Gallery Locations:

past:

  • Mall of Emirates Dubai

  • Four Seasons Ten Trinity - London

  • Plaza Athénée - Paris

  • Le Royal Monceau Raffles - Paris

  • Miami Beach - Lincoln Road

  • National Hotel -Miami

  • New York – Soho

Present: 

  • Galleria Mall-Abu Dhabi

  • Jumeirah Zabeel - Palm Dubai

  • Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel–Dubai

  • Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeirah-Dubai

 

7Art Concept Store

An exclusive concept for 5 stars hotels

7 Art Concept Stores are intimate gallery and cultural spaces, ranging from 20 to 40 sqm, thoughtfully situated in hotel lobbies. They feature exclusive, affordable, and portable products alongside vibrant pop art pieces from more than 95 talented artists. More than just a retail space, 7Art Concept Store goes beyond the traditional concept store or standard art gallery by offering art enthusiasts the chance to collect distinctive and original pieces for their homes, offices, and personal collections

Following the successful launch of this innovative concept in Dubai’s most prestigious luxury hotels, 7Art now proudly introduces 7Art Concept Store—a celebration of the fusion between Pop Art and contemporary design.

 

7Art Concept Store Locations

We are proud to to collaborate with some of the UAE’s most iconic hotels, including:

  • W Hotel - The Palm, Dubai

  • Royal Atlantis - The Palm, Dubai

  • Jumeirah Emirates Towers - Dubai

  • Waldorf Astoria – The Palm Dubai

  • More are being developed, including at the Grosvenor House Dubai